Monday, May 22, 2006

Kalimera, greens and way.

1. At Staplehurst market, among all the hotdogs and mobile phone accessories and secondhand videos, a Greek man has set up an olive stall with a red velvet tablecloth and plastic flowers.

2. Eating sociably -- I'm thinking particularly of artichokes and asparagus.

3. A narrow and winding white path disappearing into the dark forest.

Start of the heat, finishing early and lights out.

1. It's not too long after 8am and I can already feel the heat in the air as I begin my walk on the common. My body responds to the warm...