I haven’t been out of the house for so long that I forgot it was Monday. Yesterday we were in ‘It’s a twister, Aunt Em,’ country, with the tiles rattling, the air conditioning thing on the roof playing like a harmonica, and the draft coming through shutters/window/towel/heavy curtain (all on the same window) on one side, and vibrating the draft excluder like a gazoo on the front door to the other side.
Luckily, it wasn’t too cold, because we’re limiting the heater following the last electricity bill. The oven is only going on once this month, the heater only when we must, the hot water is on for 20 minutes per day (heating the tank once), and we’ve given up on the dehumidifier in favour of opening the bedroom window every morning for as long as is bearable. The kettle broke down yesterday, so that’s not in use right now. (Note: check: is the hob a cheaper way to boil water?)
Also luckily, we don’t have to travel anywhere right now, because the ferries will be messed up. Apparently, the Blue Star isn’t arriving from Athens/north until 14.35 this afternoon, and isn’t leaving Rhodes until 23.50 tonight to come back. Recently, I saw someone asking about where they might eat during a forthcoming trip to Symi, and wanted to tell them to get here first, but I don’t want to put anyone off. All I’ll say is, if you are planning even a day visit to Symi in February, allow yourself an extra few days either side in case you get stuck by weather.
By the way, it’s a lot calmer this morning.
