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A quick update and more details to come! The week started with the dance over Crete a yearly event. Last year we got the Guinness record for the biggest number of dancers dancing a slow sirtaki at the same time. This year it was slightly different and each area had a gathering point for the dance. Over all it went very well but the turnout in Apokoronas was disappointing, not least as the person who had the original inspiration comes from here. Tuesday, my usual session in the town hall was followed by a great open Mike night in Vamos which included two young Greek people singing and playing both traditional and modern music. Thursday was the council meeting most of the issues were routine but three stood out, Testing of all the water sources in Apokoronas, Help for the athletics clubs and groups in the area and the threatened closure of the Environmental education centre at Kefalas. More of these anon, I am waiting to confirm some information.  Friday I was busy all day with ...

Another mixed bag this week! I always mean to write a little every day but never quite get there! A fairly busy week with prospects of some work on the "day job" Meetings at the town hall about water, rivers, beaches, and updates.  A dispute about the location of a rubbish bin in the village! Wednesday off to Hania very early and  some friends over in the evening till very late. Well the excitement this week really was the fire. Scary too at this time of year when a spark can set a fire going that gets out of control. A house fire - fire engines racing by and everyone afraid of the worst. Luckily it was soon under control - though the house was burnt out. Saturday was the name day of one of the local churches ( Sotiris/ Xristos) so off there early for the service.  I must say that the blue dome was painted brown this week. A shame I thought but the powers on high proclaimed that only churches i the Dodecanese are allowed to have blue domes! Yesterday - Sunday was the ...