Hooray, It’s My Birthday!
Guess what, folks? Today’s the big day! That’s right, it’s my birthday, and I’ve been living it up here in sunny Crete. Let me give you the scoop on how this fantastic day unfolded.
So, I managed to chat with three out of my four lovely children today. Drew, well, he’s in Mexico, and we’re all over the place with our time zones, so we’ll let him off the hook this time. It’s all about understanding, right?
Now, onto my day in paradise! It was a real lazy-bones kind of day, with me lounging around on the beach from morning till afternoon. And guess what? I snagged a pair of sunbeds with a parasol – jackpot! But hold your horses, folks, because my dear Michele is a sun worshipper, and she was yearning for those sun rays. No worries, though; I cleverly angled her sunbed to bask in all its glory. Teamwork, right?
Just when I thought things couldn’t get any better, my dear Mum and Dad called me while we were beachside, and you won’t believe it – they serenaded me with a hearty rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’! The whole beach was left in awe, wondering what the commotion was all about. Talk about making a splash!
In the late afternoon, we had a couples’ massage appointment at the spa, followed by a full-blown Aloe vera session. Now, here’s the twist – we expected a lovey-dovey, side-by-side massage, but they whisked us off to separate rooms! Well, it was still incredibly relaxing, and we left feeling like a million bucks.
Back in our room, a delightful surprise awaited me – a birthday cake, courtesy of the hotel! Now, that’s some sweet hospitality right there. Then, it was off to the Al a Carte restaurant for our evening meal. I went for the Shrimp and Sea Bass, while Michele opted for the veal. Our Maître D, Stavros, pulled off another birthday magic trick, presenting me with another cake, this time complete with a candle. The man even belted out a spirited ‘Happy Birthday’ performance! I made a wish, blew out the candle, and was treated to an unusually generous slice. I even had to pack some for later; it was that massive!
After our scrumptious meal, we sauntered over to the lobby bar, and to our surprise, our dear Polish/German friends, Christoph and Natalie, were there to greet us with open arms. As if that weren’t enough, our friendly bartender, Alex, popped up with yet another slice of cake and another rousing chorus of ‘Happy Birthday.’ Seriously, these Greeks are the definition of generosity, and I’m loving every moment of it!
So, there you have it – my birthday extravaganza in Crete. It’s been a day filled with love, surprises, and more cake than I could have ever imagined. Life is good, my friends, life is good! ???
Tomorrow we are off out with Christoph and Natalie on a 2hr drive to a very well recommended beach at Elafonisi Beach. Breakfast at 08:00 sharp I think!
Come back tomorrow to find out how our exploits go at Elafonisi Beach.
