Having grown up on this island, where the "touch" of tourism has rendered life so seasonal in every aspect, the 15th of August takes on many meanings. First of all it is a religious holiday, and in many islands and villages around Greece there are festivals and processions going on.
However it is also the height of the holiday season, and of course Greece like its close neighbour, italy, almost shuts down completely. The few people that haven't already taken leave and gone on holiday, will somehow wrangle a few days off and tie them in with the holiday. A week before and a week after the 15th of August it will be almost impossible to get parts, and everyone will rely on what there is in stock.
And of course as it is the height of the season, there is also the sense that everything is downhill from thereon. Which is a mistake, as business continues, at least for us well into October, and of course we stay open throughout the winter. Still you can't escape that feeling...
So of we go now, for the weekend, as every year wondering what to do tomorrow... stay at home? or join the hordes of tourists on the beach? and on the dreaded roads...
Although there is no chance of something like this happening...
Y'all have a nice time now!!
Peter
Hi Peter: We want to follow your Boatman's Blog, but the instructions are all written in paperclip; This is all Greek to us... Any remedies? Ciao, Matt.
ΑπάντησηΔιαγραφήHello Konni and Matt!! So nice to hear from you. Can't think of any remedies I'm afraid, unless I can do something to change the language which I will try to do. Anyway not much to folllow, Ive been a bit relaxed with the posts to say the least...hahaha!! But I have been following yours, what lovely pictures! You really give a feel for the place... i'll mail you with more news!
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