Visiting the Skyrian Ponies and Farewell Skyros

Visiting the Skyrian Ponies and Farewell Skyros

I had heard about the Skyrian ponies before I’d heard about the island’s very unique Carnival celebrations. Although I haven’t seen much of the island (probably the first time I’ve never seen the port of a Greek island!), my stay wouldn’t be complete without seeing the horses. Last night I’d messaged Amanda to see if…

A Trata Disasta and Clean Monday Sweeps in on the Wind!

A Trata Disasta and Clean Monday Sweeps in on the Wind!

The last twenty-four hours have been pretty ‘yuck’! After returning back to my studios in Molos, the lurgy that I’d been fighting for days now wreaked its revenge. I spent the night shivering and struggling to get warm. The air con was cranked up to the max and I put as many layers of clothing…

A Walk to the Petra Reservoir and my last Day in Molyvos

A Walk to the Petra Reservoir and my last Day in Molyvos

Most mornings I will bump into my host Christos along the main road as he makes his way from home to Eleni Studios. This morning I’m pleased to tell him that I found the olive press. Although it wasn’t open I’d seen the machinery outside and also the beginnings of harvest piled up in sacks….

Up With The Sunrise and a Scary Kastro Walk.  So Much for Resting!

Up With The Sunrise and a Scary Kastro Walk. So Much for Resting!

Why I’m up at this god forsaken time, I’ve no idea. I’m here in Limnia to rest and relax but instead of having a lie in (not a word – or two words usually in my vocabulary) I’m wide awake and full of beans! I pull up the shutters to my bedroom and see that…

Naxos Town and Koronos – The Bus Journey from Hell!

Naxos Town and Koronos – The Bus Journey from Hell!

Hotel Proteas does a great breakfast and prepares Peter and I for a day of exploration and the GA’s for a day of lounging. The hotel pool is their new favourite thing! I mentioned to our host Andreas the changes we had seen yesterday particularly on Agios Prokopios Beach. Andreas tells me that not only…

Last Day on Ios – More Beaches and Looking Forward to Naxos!

Last Day on Ios – More Beaches and Looking Forward to Naxos!

Today it’s our turn to take it a bit easier. this doesn’t mean a lie-in – that concept isn’t part of my vocabulary. The three Grandadults are also up early and join us for breakfast in a local cafe. There are a lot of people departing from Ios today and the cafe’s by the port…

Further Explorations of Ios – Not a Party in Sight!

Further Explorations of Ios – Not a Party in Sight!

I was quite enchanted by Chora last night so we decide to get an early bus up to explore further this morning. Obvs the GA’s (Grandadults as opposed to Grandchildren) are still asleep. Thinking back to the beginning of the trip we were so diligent in making sure that the GA’s were up, fed and…