Last Days on Kalymnos and on to Mastichari – then Home.

Last Days on Kalymnos and on to Mastichari – then Home.

My last few days on Kalymnos were very relaxed – no bus journey’s or trips over to Telendos – just a couple of days spent chilling in and around Myrties. One day I walked to Melitsachas beach and then I had a little amble around Melitsachas Marina on the way back. The rest of the…

Kalymnos – It’s Good to See You Again!

Kalymnos – It’s Good to See You Again!

I arrived at the port of Pothia on the Dodekanisos Pride.  My very first trip to Kalymnos 18 years ago when I’d stayed in the main town of Pothia whilst waiting for a connection to Astypalia.  I wasn’t impressed.  Pothia, being the port town, was busy and it wasn’t the beautiful island destination that I’d…

A Flying Visit to Patmos – Door Knocker Paradise

A Flying Visit to Patmos – Door Knocker Paradise

It was late evening by the time I arrived at the Port of Patmos.  Unbeknown to me the hotel that I’m staying at has a transfer service.  I guess I’m not used to this kind of luxury and hoik my luggage to the hotel regardless. Elen greets a bedraggled and exhausted me at reception and…

Fourni – Final Reflections and Practicalities

Fourni – Final Reflections and Practicalities

Fourni wasn’t what I expected.  I imagined it to be much more low key – maybe not as quiet as Agathonisi but from the moment I arrived on the chaotic ferry journey on the Nissos Chios it was clear that this is a lively island. Saying that, we’re not talking Santorini here –nor anything like…