Thursday

We were away at 8 am on Thursday to see the little Ruppells Warbler which we missed yesterday. We had waited for two and a half hours the day before. Arrived at the spot and saw it within 20 minutes.  Hooray!

Down the hill to Patra for a bit of culture. Looked at an old house from 1700 and then into the  st Nicholas church with old frescos including st George and the dragon. 

Bought some spinakopitta and a custard pastry for lunch. 

Then set off for a fruitless olive tree warbler hunt. Decided to return to the Tsiknias river along the east bank. Loads of yellow wagtails, both grey and black headed, bee eaters and squacco herons. 

At the river mouth was a collared pratincole posing nicely. 

Collected a few pieces of driftwood off the beach for memories. 

Back to Dionysis Restaurant for dinner. Imam is the choice for me...ie aubergines, tomatoes and onions stewed for a long time. 

Here's a European bee eater.