Sikinos – A Breath of Fresh Air – and a Gust of Wind!

Sikinos – A Breath of Fresh Air – and a Gust of Wind!

We are awoken by the sound of a loud clattering as the wind batters the chairs on the terrace. The Meltemi is at full pelt at the moment.  Margarita had told us that this strong wind that blows across the Aegean has been here for 15 weeks which is very unusual. It wasn’t like this…

A Whistle Stop Tour of Andros, Connections and Lateral Flow!

A Whistle Stop Tour of Andros, Connections and Lateral Flow!

I’m really looking forward to my guided tour of Andros – albeit the truncated, half day version. First things first, breakfast.  There are so many choices of where to eat in Batsi but I walk into the centre and up the road out of the town.  As soon as the road begins to climb, there…

Further Explorations of Syros – Ano Syros, Kini and Galassas

Further Explorations of Syros – Ano Syros, Kini and Galassas

Having just one day of doing not much at all was worth it. A day to myself was just enough to help me recoup from the frantic four days in Athens. I find myself always having to fight the temptation to be up early and explore everything within my capabilities – or rather the capabilities…

Blast from the Past. For the Love of God – Where Can I Buy Some Pegs!  Leros 2001

Blast from the Past. For the Love of God – Where Can I Buy Some Pegs! Leros 2001

Here is another Blast from the Past from July 2001 – a trip that took me to Rhodes, Kalymnos/Telendos, Bodrum, Leros, Nisyros and Tilos. My boyfriend at the time and I took turns in writing a diary entry and this is an excerpt from the Leros part of the trip. Apologies for the low quality…

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…

Exploring Gythio – First Stop – The Dimitrios Shipwreck!

Exploring Gythio – First Stop – The Dimitrios Shipwreck!

Gythio is small and can mostly be visited on foot but we decide to head over to Valtaki beach to visit the Dimitrios Shipwreck.  It is just 5 kilometres North East of Gythio though along a main road.  Because of this we walk to the square to pick up a taxi to take us there….

Day 2 of our Car Hire Challenge – Amir Ali Springs, Pharos and More!

Day 2 of our Car Hire Challenge – Amir Ali Springs, Pharos and More!

Despite my horrendous experience on the road to the cave of Agia Sofia yesterday, I feel surprisingly optimistic about today’s adventures here on Kythira.  I’d asked the staff at Manolis Taverna what the roads were like on the North side of the island and was told that they were pretty good.  I felt sure that…