The weather continues to be so cold and there was snow on Didima opposite this morning when I rode down into town. Our friends left on Sunday for Athens, England and Australia so we are on our own again for a while.Time to stay home and get some painting done. High SeasWe had one last night all together at Meraclese taverna which was packed and cosy with a roaring fire. Jan, who used to be a Laskarina rep was celebrating her fiftieth birthday.The years have gone - was the first person I met here when I came here with Laskarina in exchange for a painting, little thinking how it would change my life. Sadly, Yianis Skajos died suddenly at the weekend. Many of you will remember his warm and friendly personality in his china and gift shop behind the Dapia,packed from floor to ceiling with so many things you could hardly get inside. It is one of the few shops on the island selling traditional Greek gifts. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Despite the cold the Almond trees are beginning to come into blossom and I saw the first Asphodels yesterday.Still Life with Clemantines Very rough seas have meant some good finds of beautiful sea glass and china shards which will end up as mosaics. We are still picking delicious Clemantines and I am painting a still life with them at the moment.