So it’s 2025. Did stay up last night to see it in with a toast at midnight - but barely. Think there was a concert and possibly fireworks in Girne but had no intention of going. Quiet and peaceful evening here.
And storms seem to have blown themselves out. We’re back to sunshine and warmth. Temperature today 17, which is pretty well the average for January, but warmer obviously in the sun.
Not spring, of course. Barely past the winter solstice. But note that the next door neighbour’s grapevines, very slightly overhanging our patio, are developing new green leaves.
So we sit with a drink overlooking the sea and read aloud, taking advantage of the sunshine before the - still early - sunset.