Over the years I have dabbled with writing as a singer-song writer and latterly as a writer of poetry and prose. Now approaching seventy one years old I'm still at it, writing as Mikeverdi on UKAuthors website. Travelling extensively through Greece, Turkey, Italy and France to name a few destinations has influenced both my writing and understanding of these places and their amazing people. I hope this has brought both depth and perspective to my writing. Within the pages of this book are the life, loves and laughter of the author. Its hoped you will enjoy the experience as much as I have enjoyed my life.