Aunt Koulas birthday is 28th August. Mine is 29th.
Cousin Joyce was going to surprise Koula by travelling from Athens the day before her birthday and spending a few days with her at the villa in Porto Heli. Joyce asked if we would be close by and if so could we join them but keep it all as a surprise? As we were still in Kilada getting to Porto Heli was easy so we sailed down and anchored in the bay . The next day, Joyce picked us up in her car and we spent the evening at a beach taverna. Next day, we all met up for a swim and time together on the beach. A lovely birthday with lovely family.
We are still here. There has been some weird weather for 3 days. Thunderstorms, lightening and a smattering of rain. Today the Greek Met Office put out a severe thunderstorm warning on our mobile phones. As I write, we can hear it and see it coming. It might, just might, miss us !!!

Todays selfie

Todays artistic shot

A wickedly delicious Black Forest Birthday Cake complete with candles. 88 for Koula and a question mark for me as Joyce was unsure how young I am !!!

A lovely pot of Basil (my favourite herb) from Joyce and Koula. You will find large displays of Basil around the perimeter of a lot of tavernas as Mosquitoes hate it !!!