On Tuesday (15/9/20) I took the Thessaloniki Water Bus from Nei Epivates to the Port of Thessaloniki. The €5 single fare was well worth it. It’s a pleasant walk from my home to the harbour wall and, at the end of the trip, the walk from the boat to the port gates is also very... Continue Reading →
Greek Word of the Week #10
μουνίκακας – munikakas My last entry promised that this week’s word would be a lexical item not used in polite circles but, first of all, allow me to give you a little vocabulary lesson. Here are two English words which come from the Latin word for wife: ‘uxor’: uxorial and uxorious. The first is just... Continue Reading →
Greek Word of the Week #9
μπουχέσας – buhesas Not in any of my dictionaries. The online app Word Reference translates μπουχέσας as ‘blimp’. I think the word is a lot more offensive than that. The middle syllable (whether deliberately or coincidentally – I do not know) adds to its vulgarity. This is because ‘χεσ-‘ is the root of the Greek... Continue Reading →
Irish Music Scene Episode #9
Last night’s and last week’s practices were limited to three people, two old-hands and a new guitarist. So, they were technical get-togethers to see how the guitarist was coping with unfamiliar material as he is new to Irish music. I’m pleased to say he’s coping very well. The last two practices have concentrated solely on... Continue Reading →