Had a lovely evening with Hans and Marianne from Switzerland. We had a sort of souvlaki (no skewer), with home made tsatsiki and Greek salad, Marianne brought a lovely homemade yogurt with fruit and some traditional Lefkada cakes – delicious. They are leaving for home today and I shall miss Hans’ excellent tuition on the water.
Author: MelC
Wind and waves
Time for an update.
We’ve had some very windy days lately. Lesley has been focussing on running, cycling and Swiss ball exercise while I’ve been running and windsurfing. My hands are quite calloused now which helps but the strong winds are taking their toll on me and the equipment. Very windy yesterday when Colin Dixon came past on the water to say hello, he then did a perfect forward loop sailed a few metres and did another perfect loop. He slowed for me to catch up so feeling the need to do something I attempted a jump off a big wave, got lots of air but landed in a heap with a face and body plant onto the rig putting several holes in the sail.
Last night we went to Bazanakis with a Swiss couple from the campsite. It was the first time they had been to the taverna and were very impressed with the view and the food. We had a really good night and they refused to let us pay for anything, thank you Hans and Marianne.
Today is change over day at Neilson. We know 4 people here this week and we wait in anticipation to see if we know any of the new guests.
Campsite is now very busy, lots of different nationalities which we love. I have been practising my Greek at every opportunity and the locals seem to like it when I try to say a few words. They wait patiently when I have a go and help me with the very different sounds and alphabet.
Meeting friends in Vass
Had a lovely surprise today as we were on our way to go sailing, Lesley spotted Pat and Jo walking back to the Cosmos Hotel. We met them some years ago and have enjoyed their company on several occasions over the years but we hadn’t expected to see them this early in the season.
After a a short sail we went to the Cosmos to say hello to Vasiliki and Daphne, met up with Pat, Jo and Eamon and also met Mr windsurfing – Peter Hart, who was holding a week clinic at the Neilson centre.
Ella comes to lunch
Ella, Laura, Caroline and Sam came round for lunch and to say goodbye before we embark on our Summer trip to Greece. The theme was ‘make your own sandwiches’ which Ella saw as an opportunity to ‘make your own faces’ and here’s one she created earlier.
Lunch with the Girls
We had a lovely time at the Bear’s Paw in Warmingham today. Laura, Caroline and Lesley were all in top form and great company. Unfortunately the organiser (Sam) was poorly so couldn’t come. Sorry Sam but you missed a great time, good company and lovely food.
Caroline was experimenting with her works camera in preparation for her trip to Poland next wek so I have included a few of her photos.
Congleton Parkrun
Another PB for Lesley
After both running well the night before we decided to get up early and run the Congleton Parkrun. Beautiful weather for a change but I knew as I warmed up that I hadn’t recovered from the race the night before and Lesley had tired legs. Charlie was there again and had made some sort of promise to drag Terry around in a fast time. I could tell that Charlie was hot on my tail again all the way round the first of the three laps but didn’t really expect Terry to come flying past not long after the start of the second lap. I tried to keep up with him but knew I was running on empty and it wasn’t long before a tired Charlie came past too. The last lap was a painful mile as I was completely exhausted. Not long after I finished Lesley finished in the second pb in two days, this time finishing in 24:31, 24 seconds quicker than yesterday’s pb. Charlie finished in 21:03 and I finished in 21:29, both of us a lot slower than the night before. Terry ran 20:44 beating his 2013 target.
Dunham Massey 5k
After a cold, wet and windy day the evening was not looking too promising so we felt some relief when the rain held off for the warm up and race. The race is two and a bit laps with a net gain in height, so not a pb course. Lesley didn’t realise this and so ran 24:55 to dip under 25 minutes for the first time. Continue reading “Dunham Massey 5k”
South Cheshire Harriers’ Charity Curry night
As part of this year’s fund raising 42 people dined at the Indian Heaven in Alsager. The owner, Salek gave us £7 for each diner so we raised a total of £294 for SADS just for enjoying ourselves.
Run in the Cheshire country side
It feels like it’s been a while since the weather has made running around the Cheshire countryside such a pleasure.
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Dinner with friends
We had a great evening with the Hattons, Dydes, Jones’ and Mr Walker. Note to self: “We should do this more often”