Sunday Blog 201 – 21st September 2025
The Greek writing retreat I’ve been immersed in since last week has many repeat customers, including me. This is my third time at Limnisa, near Methana in Greece. With its ocean, olive trees, choice of apartment living or retreat centre it’s the perfect mix for me.
Memories of Ireland, Italy and France have faded into a distant past. My daily ritual of morning yoga with this view behind me but with the beautiful red dawn sky, silence at the retreat centre until 1.15 so we can get our writing done, delicious meals, stimulating conversations (when we’re allowed to talk again) with writers from across Europe–it’s my new normal.
I’ve really enjoyed bumbling along with my appalling Greek littered with Italian and French, and also dipping into memories of my life in 1990s Greece. It’s all a rich soil for writing.
For the only time this year, I have a full bingo card for my weekly habit tracker. So this writing/working holiday with all its twists and turns is all about me getting aligned. All about me getting the damn book finished. I’ve told myself I can’t get on the plane next Sunday in Athens unless I’ve got her done.
And at this stage, it’s looking good.