VILLAGE life can be fun, especially when things are unexpected. Over the years we have been here we have witnessed many changes, but one thing is remarkable as a village, and that is the variety of goods and items that are brought here for sale, almost certainly a throw-back to life in Greek villages many years ago.
We have grown accustomed to the cheeseman, the fishman, the family who come around with a van jam packed with household items and the handcart laden with clothing, as well as chickens and rabbits.
Today there was something totally new, and perhaps a reflection on the financial situation in the country. People are looking for new ways to generate income, and we were stopped in our tracks by two women holding large aluminium cases in which were cakes and other sticky goodness to tempt the palate. They included balaclava (layers of phylo pastry packed with nuts and honey), as well as other traditional pastries, including the custard pie so popular here. There was too much for us we explained, and the women moved off to try their luck in the tavernas, and even the bakeries!!
They eventually got back into their car and drove off, having made several sales,, making way for the fish trucks from the harbour and then individuals selling anything from DVD's to socks and even jackets. Never a dull moment,
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