Greece, here we come!

As I was telling you in the previous post, we had an apartment 5 minutes walk from the beach. Then my family changed their minds and said 'We want an apartment nearer to the sea'. So we moved into another apartment. It was bigger and, I dare say, more comfy.

We had 2 toilets, a bedroom, 2 balconies, a kitchen and a living room (the kitchen and main room were separated by a sort of movable wall). Quite comfy.

We had no garden, but 2 balconies overlooking the sea. You could sit there, drinking coffee, writing notes, and all sorts of other stuff, while there was always hot sun on your back. How good is that? Super good!

To get to the beach, you had to go down a long flight of stairs, cross the road, walk past some cliffs and - you were on the beach! In the close up (the photo is taken when you get past the cliffs and are standing at the beginning of the beach) you can see the beach (Votsi).

I really like talking about my travels, especially when someone is listening to what I am saying. Maybe someone could say 'Oh, I never want to travel'. I am not one of those people. I was taught to travel since I was a child, and I want to keep traveling, for it always seems like a new adventure.

Ah! Greece!

Today, I wanted to tell you about my holidays in Greece (I mentioned Greece in the post - Hey there, funny fish!). I have been there at least 3 times, and know the places in Votsi, Alonnisos - one of the Greek islands - excellently (Alonnisos - the Greek island where we were staying). I hope you enjoy my review.

We were staying in a house where we had 1 floor for ourselves. A kitchen, a bathroom, a living and dining room and a bedroom for 3. There was also a bed in the living-dining room. Outside, if you stood on the concrete floor outside the house (where there was also a table - much bigger than the one inside - so we usually ate our meals there) you had a, lets say - 10, 15 meter garden that you could look over, and a really good view on the sea (if there was a ship sailing to the port you could see it quite well).

The garden lingered in between where you could say - "really nice, two citrus trees, a grapevine and stuff" and where you could also say - "withered, dry earth, nearly no shade...". I liked it that way.

We had a 5 minute walk to the beach (Votsi beach). You can see the harbour and reefs in the photo attached. Beautiful, clean, blue waveless sea, hot rocks on the beach... It was all there...

In the next post I will attach a photo of the beach and include more information. Hope you liked the post. See ya!

Christmas in Australia

Ho ho ho! (Please don't mistake me for Santa Claus!) Helooo? Anyone here want to learn how Australians spend their Christmas time? Come on, some volunteers! Is there someone after all? Then I'll begin.

Like Europeans, they eat, talk, and then open their presents, sing carols. They usually gather at the beach. They surf, and play beach ball. (Because Christmas in Australia comes in summer) But they have a special song, a Christmas song. Not about Jesus, nor angels, but about Santa Claus! (We'll talk about that later)

Someone know any Christmas jokes? Because I know one! It goes like this:

Who gives presents and has claws?

Santa Claws! (Claus)

What's red, black and white?

A very sooty Santa!

Why does Santa ride in a sleigh?

Because he can't afford an plane!

Why did the Australian say: OH MY!!!!!?????

Because a present fell on his head (a very heavy one too, for it was for him).

It's time, it's time to sing an special Australian song...

What's your type of country?

Well, guys, if you don’t like the country you’re living in then I’ve got some countries that you may like.

1# If you like cold beer, really hot weather and the sea – go to one of the Greek islands.

2# If you like spicy foods, very very hot weather and the city – go to Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.

3# If you like fish and chips, hot weather and surfing – go to Australia.

4# If you like meat, potatoes and sour cabbage, cold weather and skating – go to Poland.

5# If you like to hike in the mountains, see breath-taking views and visit sheep-farms – go to New Zealand.

6# If you would like to see mini gardens, eat with sticks, and skiing - go to Japan.

I don't mean that you have to go there but I'm just guessing what's the right country for you. See u!

Time to pick mushrooms!

Hey guys, get ready to pick some mushrooms!

There are really lots of types of mushrooms all over the world! I can even prove it! It was one sunny day, in Australia ...:

And me and my friend were sitting on a bench under a tree, when I looked at the ground and saw a mushroom. I was surprised, because the mushroom was one of the protected species. You could hardly ever see it in Poland! When I came home I told my mum and she said: 'You can't find it in Poland because people pick mushrooms a lot there, otherwise in Australia no one picks them at all!'

I know most of the mushroom names and there are some rare ones like I said in the previous paragraph. The one I saw in Australia was gwiazdosz fredzlowaty (I only learnt it in Polish and you pronounce it like this: khviasdosh frentzlovatyh). Of course, it is not the one on the picture - google it on your own if you are interested! 

That's enough for today! Bye!

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day is a very important day for Australians and New Zealanders (Kiwis) and all free people in the world.

Every year Australians observe 1 minute of silence at 11am on 11th November in memory to those who died or suffered in the first world war.

The war ended on 11 November 1918, hence the commemoration on that day. People go to memorials to place poppies beside the names of people who were killed at war.

Let us remember those, who gave their lives for the freedom of our countries.

Lest we forget.

The weather...

It's amazing how the weather changes or how it is different in parts of the world.

I have been to many countries and I have seen and felt how the weather changes.

Sometimes I would like to have different weather in countries that it doesn't belong. It's like wanting to have 20 degrees in Antarctica!

Does someone know WHY the weather changes? Why does the temperature rise and fall? Why doesn't it stay the same? Sometimes we have so much questions in our head that they cannot be answered! I suspect that the sun is the answer. Could somebody confirm?

Wishing u very good weather! Bye!

Earthquake?

A couple of weeks ago, I was in Greece for a holiday. So the whole story goes like this:

I was lying on the bed, and reading a book. Suddenly, the floor, the ceiling and the lamp shook! My dad was near the window and he looked out in the very moment the earthquake began. The people outside did not even FEEL the earthquake (because it was a little one). Weird!

The whole earthquake didn't last long. It lasted only not more than 5-10 seconds.

'In Greece and Cyprus there are a lot of earthquakes' my mum tells me, 'and the people have gotten used to them and the houses have quake protectors.'

I wonder... do fishes feel earthquakes? If anyone finds the answer let me know!

See ya! And keep reading my posts on All My Bits And Pieces!

The best country is...

...Australia! Of course, for me! For you it might be: Brazil, America, Africa, U.S, U.K, Asia, Europe...

Talking about Australia, lets start with the fauna.

Kangaroos - wild animals, although they can be tamed and fed from human hand and that they are cute, but in the wild they can be aggressive. Kangaroos can be grey, brown, red...

Dingo - a close cousin of the dog, but does not bark. If you want to have a dingo, remember to cross it with a dog first, because that is the only dingo you can have around the house. Also tamed easily.

Koala - munch, munch! Crunch, crunch! A koala eating eucalyptus leaves. Usually very fussy, only to eat special types of eucalyptus. These gentle, lazy animals sleep more than they move!

Australians are proud of their country. We like to sing a song: We share our dreams, and sing with one voice, I am, you are, we are Australian...