Isn't it weird?

We (me and my family) have a forest near our house. We go there to pick berries and mushrooms. I pretty much know the outskirts of the forest, but deeper in - no. Listen -

One day, we were walking along the outskirts of the woods. It's a little noisy, because people live there. There is also a little stream running out of the trees. A little sunny, a bit shady, trees round - that's the habitat that forest animals like. We were entering the woods, (the entrance is near the stream, where the trees part) and a thing like a snake slithered from the bushes nearby, shot across our path and dived into the stream. Isn't that weird? And, to cap it all, the snake-like creature had tiny brown glistening scales like a lizard (and a very big one too)!?

We didn't know what the creature was, so we just carried on picking mushrooms. When I visited my grandpa, he told me it was a blindworm - a lizard without legs! Well I never... Have you seen something like that?

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!

Cats talking (the translation, of course)

Now, see what cats say in reality.

I personally think that the cat on the right was cuter and had more training of how to "act like a cat".

Meeeeeooooowwww... Have to go now (yawn...).

A 1 against 1 fight

Hey, I've just found a video that you might like. It's about... I won't tell you. But read on. It's about two mammals having a fight. But what the mammals might be, and who won the fight, I won't tell you. So, have a look:

Look, I know the start is in Japanese, but don't mind that, I think it is quite, quite, queer, isn't it?

I am looking forward to seeing you reading my next posts! So don't curl up on the cat-pillow near the cat like the dog did, or you might get slapped! Watch out!

Large mammals - Okapi

Now for the last short-info animals - the Okapi!

At the turn of the century, these unusual animals (and close relatives of the giraffe) were first discovered in the African Congo. Classified as extremely rare and endangered, they are a prized collection for zoos. It is a solitary, nocturnal animal with a keen sense of smell an hearing.

An Okapi looks like a stumpy giraffe with stripes on the rear legs and rump like those of a zebra.

Look out for the next post... Won't tell you what it's called, no no no... Have to see for yourself...

Exotic birds - Hyacinth Macaw and Salmon Crested Cockatoo

Now for some interesting stuff. Two exotic birds. Listen to some short info about the Hyacinth Macaw.

This beautiful macaw can reach a height of 39 inches is much prized by zoos and private collectors. The powerful beak which can crack fruit is also used in climbing.

Now for the Cockatoo! Those who live in Australasia have probably seen one. Personally, I have seen many of them on different occasions.

Found in Australasia, which means Australia and nearby islands, these regal birds are unusually intelligent and can be taught to speak. They also belong to the parrot family as well as macaws, lovebirds and parakeets.

See ya!

Talking husky

Hi guys, I just found out about some cool videos you maybe would like to watch. They are about a husky who can talk (as much as dogs can, not as clearly as people) and here are a couple of videos:

Hope you enjoy them. I myself like them.

That dog is really good looking!

See yoooooooooooooooooooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

Birds of prey - Red-tailed Hawk

Now for the Red-tailed Hawk!

One of the most common birds of prey found in North America. These hawks are swift flyers and attack their prey with great ferocity. Their principal diet is snakes, rabbits and rodents. Three to five eggs are laid in tree nests.

The mating season of these hawks is spring. The incubation takes from 28 - 32 days.

Watch out for even more animal films.

That's all about that Red-tailed Hawk.

Birds of prey - Bald Eagle

Now on to birds! Today - we are talking about the Bald eagle!

First of all, I would like to explain something. Maybe some people think: "Oh, a bald eagle! I bet that the eagle's head is bald!". But that is not true! Bald - meaning white. Have a look at the photo!

These big birds mate for life and the pair always returns to the same nest every year. Their eggs are dull white. The female lays from 1 to 3 eggs. They eat mainly fish (mainly dead or dying fish), often stolen from osprey; muskrats, other small mammals, water birds, and carrion. If they can't find or steal, they eat dead or dying fish. Bald eagles live near the sea, rivers and lakes.

Bye!