On 17 September 2024, the mayor wrote to inform me that the Ministry had approved 600,000 euros for the Trails project, submitted some 4 years previously. I was then informed that the work had been put out to tender, the result of which would be by the end of June this year. I have now learnt that the amount of 275,000 euros has been allocated for the trails project and will be finalized by the end of September. Draw your own conclusions.

The first volunteer of the autumn season arrives on Sunday. Her name is Kirsten and she’s from Germany.

I’ve been asked several times, even though it is mentioned on this website, where my books can be purchased locally. Hoharoupa stationery shop, Puesto coffee shop are open all year round and carry stocks plus Juices & Books (summer only).

For those who don’t subscribe to social media (those who do can stop reading now) I have been finding eggs placed in the same location in Myli over a period of about 2 years now. On hiking this trail recently, there was not only two more eggs but also a clove of garlic. Among the comments, Sue has suggested it may be a folklore. Such things are often peculiar to certain countries and I’ve no idea if this one is for Greece and apart from the Blue Eye and strings of garlic, I’m not aware of any other protective measures folk here take.