Yesterday was a varied one spent trying to finish a first draft and dithering about the ending, taking a walk around the lanes to clear the head (unsuccessfully), fiddling with some new technology in the afternoon to bring my book covers to life (that’s weird, see below), and then, rounding it all off with a fabulous evening with friends. The taverna (Georgio’s) was its usual self. You know, you have a meal, you get the bill, then the waiter rushes over and apologises for having to charge you and gives you a discount. All very Greek. There are ever increasing numbers of visitors up in the village which was reasonably busy last night despite the strong wind (not mine) which has all but gone this morning.
My walk was a standard one for me, up to the top and down the road. Or, up to almost the top, as I came out at Lavinia Studios as was, which is where I stayed when I first came in 96, and then, I walked back down via the road as per usual. Nothing very special to report from that other than it’s a pleasant walk, once you’ve found your way up to the top. If in doubt, keep climbing, because you will reach the top of somewhere at some point. It’s like when people say they fear getting lost in the lanes and not being able to get back down. Just head downhill. You will eventually end up at the sea somewhere. Best do it via a path or road, but otherwise, just be careful.
And as for today? I have something to collect from the courier, but that can wait until tomorrow as I also have piano today. I have this draft to finish, and I reckon I am only a few paragraphs away. Then, I can start writing it all again. It’s the eight book in a series, and here’s what I was experimenting with yesterday, the cover of the first book in that series. I’ll leave you to marvel, or not, at the wonders of modern technology. (There’s no sound.)
