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Ian Mason | @thedimpause

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Walked a mile and a half along the beach from Kamari to the Gaia Winery 🍷

Dry white wines: Santorini Thalassitis and Gaia S W (Assyrtiko/Sauvignon Blanc)

The Thalassitis was superb! We’re returning on Tuesday for a full wine tasting session.

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πŸ“† | 🏷 Photography 🏷 Wine

England outclass Canada to capture glorious Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph πŸ‰ πŸ”—

They are world champions for a third time and this one may taste all the sweeter for being played out in front of a world-record crowd of 81,885.

πŸ“† | 🏷 Links 🏷 Rugby

⚽ On the ball - 27/09/2025

I guessed the player in 2 guesses Score: 63 Top 50% of players today

See if you can beat me! guardian.go.link/8FZ5o

πŸ“† | 🏷 Football

Finished reading: Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys πŸ“š

πŸ“† | 🏷 Books

Yesterday in Fira, Santorini πŸ‡¬πŸ‡·

A whitewashed church with blue accents and bell towers is set against a clear blue sky and sea.A rustic stone gate leads to a house with blue doors and a rooftop adorned with decorative elements under a clear blue sky.A picturesque coastal scene features a vibrant building with a dome set against a clear blue sky and sea background.A vibrant cactus stands in a pot against a stunning backdrop of cliffs and a bright blue sea in Santorini.A person is relaxing with a book and drinks on a balcony overlooking the sea and a cruise ship.A cruise ship sails through a vast, clear blue sea with a hilly island in the background under a bright, cloudless sky.A person stands in a museum looking at ancient artifacts displayed in a glass case, with a long decorative stone piece mounted on the wall behind them.A weathered building with a partially open window and a sign that reads ΠΩΛΕΙ΀ΑΙ in Greek, indicating it's for sale.Three yellow chairs are lined up against a wall in a sunny street with white buildings and a clear blue sky.Two ancient, intricately carved animal head sculptures are displayed on pedestals against a backdrop with text.A vibrant mosaic features red and white cracked tiles with blue and white floral patterns arranged in ornate, diamond-shaped designs.A small, gold-toned sculpture of an animal stands on display, encased within a clear protective box.A white building with arches is surrounded by palm trees and greenery under a clear blue sky.

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πŸ“† | 🏷 Photography 🏷 Travel

Good morning on a relaxed #Caturday

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Taste-testing anonymous supermarket raki in our apartment, accompanied by oregano crisps 😊

A small wooden table set for two features a bowl of crisps, two bottles of clear liquid, and two glasses.
πŸ“† | 🏷 Photography

Location check in β€” Museum of Prehistoric Thera, Fira, Santorini πŸ‡¬πŸ‡·
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Finished reading: The Short End of the Sonnenallee by Thomas Brussig πŸ“š

πŸ“† | 🏷 Books

Scrabble and pizza on Kamari Beach πŸ•πŸ·πŸ–οΈ

A relaxing outdoor scene depicts a Scrabble board game, books, a glass of wine, and people lounging on a stony beach. A pizza and a drink are set on a white table by a pebbled beach with sun loungers and umbrellas under a clear blue sky.
πŸ“† | 🏷 Photography 🏷 Food 🏷 Games 🏷 Wine

Greek salad in a freshly baked loaf of bread was really good 😊

A bread bowl filled with salad topped with sliced onions and olives is surrounded by feta cheese and herbs on a plate set at a dining table. A hollowed bread bowl is filled with a colorful assortment of vegetables, including slices of cucumber, tomato, red onion, and olives, and topped with herbs. A table is set with a variety of Greek tapas dishes, including stuffed bread, grilled vegetables, and meat, accompanied by drinks. A menu features Tertipia Greek Tapas with a specific mention of Santorini and a section for salads.
πŸ“† | 🏷 Photography 🏷 Food

Location check in β€” Sellada Apartments, Kamari, Santorini, Greece πŸ‡¬πŸ‡·
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🎡 My top weekly artists as logged by last.fm: Cardiacs (54 plays), Dervaux, Choeurs et Orchestre du ThéÒtre National de l’OpΓ©ra, Paris, Duval, Crespin, Scharley, Berton (54), Devendra Banhart (30), Cate Le Bon (10), Bashy (2)

πŸ“† | 🏷 Music

Espresso martini time 🍸

I don’t usually enjoy espresso martinis. They’re often too sweet. I love the cans of MOTH margarita. So I thought I’d try their take. It’s pretty good.

A can of MOTH Espresso Martini and a glass of the drink sit on a wooden surface. Next to them is a magazine titled County Cricket Matters with an image of a cricket field on the cover. Various kitchen items are visible in the background
πŸ“† | 🏷 Photography 🏷 Coffee

England beat France in the Women’s Rugby World Cup to reach the final next Saturday, where they will face Canada πŸ‰

πŸ“† | 🏷 Rugby
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