A disappointing evening

Today we were having a day of doing 'stuff'.  Stuff like getting our spare bedroom decluttered and ready for visitors (Laura and Mark) who come the middle week of John's Mum's stay.  We use the spare bedroom as a dumping ground for un-ironed ironing and as a dressing room for John so we wanted to clear it and make some space for guests.  There were also a number of little jobs that had been hanging around for ages which included restringing a load of John's beads - we had eventually managed to get some elastic although not the sheering elastic we really wanted because it is nice and fine.  Anyway it has at least got those of my desk!  All the bedding got a wash so that means we have fresh hay tonight - woo hoo maybe that will mean I get a good night's sleep.  At the moment I have a million things whizzing around - it is a bit like spinning plates.  I so want John to have a lovely time with his Mum - I know how much he looks forward to seeing her and how nice it will be to have her, Jackie and Stan staying in the village.

This evening we had arranged to go with Lakis and Argy to the taverna in Kritou Tera called Mylari.  It is in a fabulous setting and on a Saturday has live Greek music and we know that Lakis likes to go and listen to live music.  I said to John that I would take Kenny and drive because parking is limited near the Taverna which is located in one of the narrow winding back streets of the village near the church.

Since we went the last time the taverna has had a bit of a revamp with some interesting fixtures and fittings so that there is a sort of designer shabby chic vibe going on.  We know that there have been difficulties with the owner trying to get staff, in fact he text us a couple of weeks ago asking if we knew of anyone that wanted a waiting job.  Anyway we had booked a couple of weeks ago but then Lakis had covid so we had postponed until tonight.

Anyway we were the first to arrive and the owner was not there but we were happy to sit and chat.  There was a very pleasant Nepalese lad serving but his command of Greek and English was limited so it was a challenge to get our drinks.  Anyway the owner turned up with the musicians and the place started to fill.  It was all very promising but sadly the establishment is grossly understaffed and from a limited wine list the local one we wanted was unavailable.  Our food came but sadly the souvlaki that Argy and I had chosen was much too fatty for our liking - in fact we both struggled to find much meat at all and as a result we were not charged for them.  The group however were very good (if you like quite traditional Greek music which Lakis does) and we could have happily gone just to listen to them and have a drink rather than a disappointing and actually quite expensive meal.  It was such a shame.  Even worse just as I pulled up outside our house something went pop on the car and we got out to steam pouring out of the engine.  Just what we need when we are about to lend it to someone.  I think we have now come to the conclusion that it may be time to say goodbye to Kenny.  We shall see.