Monthly Archives: November 2010

London and Greece

Posted on November 24, 2010 by

 Five Star Greece I am not sure that I can make this relevant to Greek villa rentals, but it is all pretty quiet there for now – It is raining, and Ireland and  North Korea are rather selfishly hogging the … Continue reading →

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How to win a Mayoral Election in Times of Recession.

Posted on November 17, 2010 by

Last weekend saw Greek local elections. Let no-one say that Greeks lack a sense of reality. Two days after becoming Mayor of a small, shy, remote island that shall remain nameless in case I ever want to go there again, Five Star … Continue reading →

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The beauty of Olive Oil

Posted on November 15, 2010 by

Yes, this is the time of year when olives are harvested – old ladies dressed in black sit like crows in the olive trees, raking the ripe olives off laden boughs with wooden combs onto nets spread below. Fires burn … Continue reading →

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How to watch the Marathon

Posted on November 3, 2010 by

October 31st was the 28th anniversary of the Marathon to Athens race - As you all know of course, the original Marathon was the run by Pheidippides (530 BC–490 BC) of 240 km  in two days to get reinforcements for the Greek troops.  He … Continue reading →

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