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AUGUST WEATHER WAS...
Like July, August was absolutely superb!
But there have been one or two fires in the countryside which have needed fire fighting helicopters and aeroplanes. However, our first real rainstorm of the season arrived on 14th though we should have a good couple of months before winter.
Balkan Fires
Picture Courtesy of NASA EARTH OBSERVATORY
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Above: A nice picture showing where Crete - (Bottom Rt) - lies in relation to some of it's more northerly neighbours. In the left-hand third of the picture the boot, heel and toe of Italy are clearly seen with the Island of Sicily almost touching the toe. The whole of Greece can be seen, the Peloponnese reaching down towards Crete. Cyprus lies to the right - seeming to almost touch the edge of the Turkish mainland. The Dodecanese and Cyclades Islands are clearly visible. *The real purpose of this fine NASA image is to show fires burning across the Balkans. These are just visible as tiny red dots in the picture above. You can view the full size, absolutely
superb (1010KB) image on the NASA website. LEFT CLICK HERE.
Leaders First to Astratigos.....
Last month we carried a news item about Kath leader, three youngest children and friend Jacq Sullivan, who had trekked across the Balkans in a Mitsubishi Pajero to Astratigos from the UK and returned via western Europe. (Link to Story)
We have now heard from Kath that their return journey was completed safely and that she will be completing their story for us, just as soon as she receives the her photographs from the processors. Watch this space.
Moving to Crete - Practical Advice..
Also last month - we said in our comments about moving to Crete that:-
www.cretantraditionalhomes.com had GOOD advice about customs requirements for people moving to Crete which you could find on their website homepage link - Notes on Greece. They have and you can!
BUT -
'Notes on Greece' is in fact a British Embassy publication which gives information on matters relating to Greece. They can be obtained first hand from the British Consulate (Crete) in Iraklion (Heraklion). Doing this will ensure that you have the most recent edition and professional contacts with up-to-date and wide ranging knowledge on matters relating to Crete.
If you would like a current copy of 'Notes on Greece' contact the consulate via: crete@british-consulate.gr An e-mail copy is available as a Microsoft word file - a very fast email of very useful information.
Photo Galleries En-Route...
1. Gathering olives and makes oil with
Kolimbari Co-op..
2. A little countryside wildlife....
3. Barrel making with the Cooper of Kastelli!
4. Cheese making the traditional way - real
milk!
5. Another real mountain Village - Anogia.
Day Cruise to Santorini....
The recent addition to our page covering some of the possible day trips you can make whilst holidaying on Crete - a voyage to Santorini - the legendary volcanic island off the north coast of Crete on board the MTS Atlantis - is likely to continue for another month, the final date is uncertain today but this years' cruises may stop sometime in October. Link to Page.
The picture strip: Last month also Bill and Heather Quinn and Dermot McCabe (Ireland) contributed a photo or two to this page taken on a recent trip to Crete. This month Bill sent an absolutely superb photograph of a Griffon Vulture taken in May 2002 in the Selinari Gorge opposite Moni Ag. Georgios. Left-click picture 4 to see the enlarged image.
Superb...
Bill said, "You are very welcome to use it if you wish." We are seriously indebted. I am not a bird watcher but this photo is worth a look by anyone... Almost alive...
I don't suppose you can send us a pint of Guinness too?!...
The first picture is of the 'Sfentoni' Cave of Zoniana near Anogia in the prefecture of Rethymnou - on a lower slope of Mount Psiloritis. The cave is a good photo-stop, quite beautiful inside - but no flashguns are allowed. A good low-light digital camera or cinecam should get you some good pictures.
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STOP PRESS - STILL SEEKING ________________________
Ricochet South are still seeking people to help make a new Channel 4 documentary about making a new life in Greece. Is this you or do you know of anyone?
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NO GOING BACK
ARE YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW SELLING THEIR HOME IN THE UK TO MOVE ABROAD AND START A NEW SMALL BUSINESS THIS SUMMER?
Due to the success of Channel 4's compelling documentary series No Going Back, Brighton based television company Ricochet South are looking for exciting stories for a new series due to be broadcast early next year in 2004.
Each programme tells a different story of people leaving the rat race behind and risking everything to transform their lives and pursue their dreams of starting a business venture overseas. It is 1 hour of prime time TV on Channel 4 so amazing publicity for the
participants business venture!
Some of the stories featured in previous programmes included farming olives and grapes in scenic rural Spain, carp fishing holidays in idyllic Brittany, safaris in Zambia, and art courses in Provence.
We are particularly interested in talking to people who are planning to relocate to any of the Greek islands.
So if you are selling up and moving abroad this summer to start the business of your dreams or you know anyone who is, contact Lisa Winter at Ricochet South on +44 (0) 1273 604 792 or e-mail lisa.winter@ricochetsouth.co.uk
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