Sunday 10 Feb 2019
It appears there is a nice bit of Greek mythology around the 'Halcyon Days'. Something to do with Zeus fancying a girl who'd lost her love and was turned into a kingfisher: 'Alkyona', and then having a fortnight of calm weather in the middle of winter to lay eggs on the seashore. In real terms, it means that the weather becomes warm and sunny for a while - 'Kingfisher Days' as the Greeks call them.
Having worked solidly since the beginning of the month we took Sunday off, and made a special trip to a favourite place above the village of Haradiatika where a walk along the edge of a steep valley eventually reaches the stream tumbling down among rocks and trees. It has a lovely atmosphere, and we were pretty sure Angel would like it.
It appears there is a nice bit of Greek mythology around the 'Halcyon Days'. Something to do with Zeus fancying a girl who'd lost her love and was turned into a kingfisher: 'Alkyona', and then having a fortnight of calm weather in the middle of winter to lay eggs on the seashore. In real terms, it means that the weather becomes warm and sunny for a while - 'Kingfisher Days' as the Greeks call them.
Having worked solidly since the beginning of the month we took Sunday off, and made a special trip to a favourite place above the village of Haradiatika where a walk along the edge of a steep valley eventually reaches the stream tumbling down among rocks and trees. It has a lovely atmosphere, and we were pretty sure Angel would like it.
The view down the valley
Angel avoiding the beehives
Me,
Dave and Angel reach the stream
Which Angel takes to like ... well, a dog to water
Which she shares with Dave
Posing for a photo
On the way back we make one of our rare visits to check the boat over.
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