A Donkey On The Catwalk: Tales of life in Greece

A Donkey On The Catwalk: Tales of life in Greece

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  • Create Date:2021-05-15 10:19:48
  • Update Date:2025-09-06
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  • Author:Marjory McGinn
  • ISBN:B093JDJ492
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Summary

The fourth book in the best-selling Peloponnese series, A Donkey On The Catwalk is a new collection of original stories and travel narratives, many of them following the adventures of Marjory, Jim and their lovable terrier Wallace in rural Greece。 Once again there are comical and insightful tales of life in wild and stunning locations。


Readers will be further enlightened by the escapades of the unforgettable farmer Foteini: her unique take on life; her outrageous ‘fashions’, including a makeshift shoe design you will never forget, and her ‘haute couture’ offerings for Riko the donkey。


As well as tales of the Peloponnese, there are stories from other Greek locations the couple have visited, including Pelion and the islands of Santorini and Corfu。 This book also offers a fascinating glimpse into some of the author’s earliest trips to Greece with tales that have not been published before, including a year of teaching English in Athens during a dangerous time of political upheaval; a humorous story of facing up to bizarre religious relics in Corfu; and a long sabbatical in Crete that didn’t quite go to plan, with a hint of unexpected romance in an idyllic setting。


This book also includes some of the author's photographs of her travels in Greece。

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Reviews

Rebecca

This is a terrific addition to Marjory McGinn’s Peloponnese Series。 I was delighted to read more about the marvellously eccentric Foteini and her ‘catwalk’ donkey Riko。 However, this is so much more than a travel memoir as it describes Marjory’s lifelong interest and love of Greece and what sparked her passion for this country and its people。 She shares with us her insightful observations on the aftermath of the Greek Civil war and on the more recent ‘bail out’ by the EU and its consequences。 Wh This is a terrific addition to Marjory McGinn’s Peloponnese Series。 I was delighted to read more about the marvellously eccentric Foteini and her ‘catwalk’ donkey Riko。 However, this is so much more than a travel memoir as it describes Marjory’s lifelong interest and love of Greece and what sparked her passion for this country and its people。 She shares with us her insightful observations on the aftermath of the Greek Civil war and on the more recent ‘bail out’ by the EU and its consequences。 What a terrific writer she is with a great eye for detail and a gift for telling a tale。Balancing this is a fascinating mixture of historical detail and entertaining stories。 Some of these had me heading off to do a bit of research。 There are tales to make you laugh and some which will touch your heart。 As a bonus each chapter is headed by some lovely photos。 Brilliant stuff。 Highly recommended。 。。。more

LL

EnjoyableThe stories are insightful on why people want to escape to a different country, live a different life but some just don't manage to reinvent themselves。All of the previous books tell a good story of culture, characters, and a history of Greece that is important to remember and not forget。 Throw in a unique dog and individual village people and you have an enjoyable experience。 EnjoyableThe stories are insightful on why people want to escape to a different country, live a different life but some just don't manage to reinvent themselves。All of the previous books tell a good story of culture, characters, and a history of Greece that is important to remember and not forget。 Throw in a unique dog and individual village people and you have an enjoyable experience。 。。。more