Spider season
Another spider invasion yesterday. Woke up at five, padded into the kitchen to put the kettle on only to find it guarded by this hairy, grey thing about two inches long. I didn’t panic, and I didn’t call for Neil who was still asleep, I simply encouraged it to go somewhere else, and it scuttled off beneath the sink. I wouldn’t mind so much, but I had bare feet and had to pass the sink to reach the bathroom. Anyway, that trial over, I made a cup of tea and headed to the living room to check out the balcony. Only to find an even bigger monster wandering across the rug and harbouring up against the skirting board, and this one was at least three inches from toe to toe as it sat there plotting against me. Needless to say, still barefooted, I left him to it, didn’t go onto the balcony but locked myself in my office instead. Neil searched for them later when he got up, but they’ve slunk back to wherever it is they lie in wait. That could be beneath the sofa where I sit most nights, or behind the bedroom wardrobe, who knows? I only hope they finish their vacation soon and head home somewhere else.
Maybe it’s this weird weather that’s brought them out. Over 38 degrees the other day, and now it’s like late October again with a cold breeze and clouds. Still, it will pass, as will the spider season, I hope. Meanwhile, I had a wonderfully unsuccessful trip to Yialos on Wednesday. The reason I went was to check the post office box, and it wasn’t until I was there that I realised I’d left the key at home. Still, I got some photos, as you can see, and had a pleasant walk, topped off by an early morning shopping trip to Sotiris’ supermarket, and then home to write another chapter. Oh, btw, the proof of ‘Artful Deception’ is back, so that new story should be out sometime next week. I’ll keep you informed.
