Kefalonia World: 'Twas the Day Before Christmas and the Wind Blew from the North

View from Kefalonia to the Peloponnese

Few days are as clear, crisp, and colorful as those "blessed" by a northern wind. Minute details come into sharp focus and the muted winter horizon becomes clearly defined.

Neighboring islands, conveniently blurred by the seasonal mist, come out of hiding. On days like these, part of mainland Peloponnese pops up and is easily mistaken as the northern part of Zakynthos (Zante), our island neighbor to the south.

Quick changing cloud formations provide interesting backgrounds for otherwise depressing, bare trees. The sun's rays peek and pierce grey clouds to reach the sea surface as bright strobe lights.

Yes, all looks picture perfect, but is it?
Yes, there is a catch to this scenario.

The same northern winds that paint the sky and sea so creatively do not arrive without baggage. Their load is white, fluffy, and cold.
If you turn around and look at the backbone of Kefalonia, Mt. Aenos, you can see it "unpacking" with mischievous intent.

Then you know that this is going to be a white Christmas.
(And, it was!)

(to be continued)