Trying to have a lie in here in the winter months can sometimes prove impossible. Greeks are known for talking loudly, however, Kefalonian's take the Gold Medal in conversation levels. This morning, a neighbour walks past the house, and can very clearly hear the loud but friendly Greek greetings and most of the conversation that ensued, the other neighbours join in the village debate and the decibels soar, so the local animal population decide to join in. So now not only do we have 3 loud talking locals below our bedroom window, but the local dog chorus is now in full swing. It is close to the hour so soon the village church bells will be joining in on the commotion. So be warned all of those who want to come and live in an idyllic Greek village, it is not always the peace and quiet that you may idolise, but hey we would not have it any other way.
As I swing open the shutters and step out on to the balcony, there is a distinct chill in the air and the weather cannot seem to make up its mind which way to go. We sit and procrastinate over coffee and freshly cooked homemade lemon cake, and we hear the distinct rumble of thunder and heavy rain starts to fall. From our balcony, we can see the sea, and as if my magic, the mist closes in very quickly and suddenly blocking our views of the neighbouring mainland and Zante, and I know we are in for some heavy weather.
Oh well, its not like I have anywhere to go or anything of interest to do today, so we come back in to the house and start on the daily chores. We know the weather will pass when it does, so we don't worry too much. We used the opportunity to go and look at the sea washing up on the Kefalonian shores between Skala and Poros. I took a video so you can see how quiet this place is and see those much loved waves crashing on the shore, but if one thing is for shore (play on words) ... Kefalonia is beautiful whatever the weather!
Check out my video below taken today along the deserted and stormy beach road in Skala. Happy viewing.
Click Here To Watch Stormy in Skala - 10th October 2015
No comments:
Post a Comment