Thursday, December 22/2016

The week of rain. I take an umbrella (actually we have five, two minis that we travel with and three larger ones - 2 from London and one from Rome - that J has rescued and repaired as people frequently abandon them in the street if they blow inside out). Out along Dhekelia Road to the tailor's where my jacket is ready. Really pleased with it. I opted for long - almost coat length - because it gives me more options re formality and shirts and also because one can always shorten - but not lengthen - it later. Fits perfectly. Mario and I chat for fifteen minutes or so, which leaves me perfectly timed to catch the bus back. 

J and I to Carrefour in the afternoon, again equipped with umbrellas. As we leave Chris asks if we are going for a walk, no doubt thinking that the English are crazy. When we say no, to Carrefour, he looks relieved. Needing food regardless of rain is normal. Actually, we don't need much food, as we'll be gone for Christmas week, but are getting blue cheese (on sale) and milk for tonight's chowder. Then spot Jagermeister on sale for €10.70 (£9.12, $15.11 CAD) and buy it for Christmas. In Cyprus liquor sales, at least at the supermarkets, are real sales, with as much as 50% off. No 2% discount and five free air miles. Annd when we come home there's a rainbow in the sky.