Tuesday, November 29/2016

Hot water here at the Sunflower, and for that matter in many Cypriot hotels, is iffy. That is it exists, but isn't always hot enough or available at convenient, or even predictable, times. This is a country with limited water supplies - the endless sunny days are, of course, one of its attractions. It's also a country with one of the highest electrical rates in Europe. So one makes allowances. Though it is annoying that on the rare occasions when someone complains they are met with mild surprise, as if this were a new and unlikely development. Recently there has almost reliably been hot water in the late afternoon. Nice, and appropriate for those changing for dinner - which isn't usually us, but no matter. Today a printed notice has appeared in the lift announcing the times when hot water is available as 7 to 11 in the morning and 6 to 11 in the evening. Presumably in response to complaints and a welcome sign of concern, a pleasant change even from educated guesses. Always assuming there's any connection to reality.