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Spring is coming on the shore
It’s been a horrible winter over here. Nothing has reminded us that we can see the shores of North Africa from some high spots in the area. Strong winds that often exceeded 10 Beaufort degrees, low temperatures as well as prolonged rainfalls and snowfalls have made our lives difficult. Let alone the fact that each of us has had the flu at least twice so far since last October. Sunday morning, I went to EGVUS anticipating to do a riding lesson. The yard was still closed when I got there and, after having enough of gazing at Voukefalas, who had spent the night in the arena, I thought I should…
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At home on the beach
So, I have been at home for about ten days, but only today I was able to go to the beach! This is not good, because in the seaside areas of Crete, going to the beach is not just an activity included in an expensive holiday package; it is a ritual not to be missed. You can do anything in the sea and on the shore; sunbathe, swim, do business, blog, catch up with relatives, party, flirt, eat, drink -whatever! Abstaining from enjoying the crystal-clear waters of the Cretan beaches is considered, err, a bit embarrassing, even if you don’t know how to swim! At about 5pm, I put on my bikini…
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Horse surfing?
Having learned about equestrian vaulting, I started trying keywords on search machines to see what other crazy activities people do with horses. So, here we go! Horse surfing! I can’t say that I would do it, but, others seem to have fun. And because I’m confused, what is horse surfing? Ride a horse in the sea, or surfing behind a horse? Please help!