Leaving Thirassia  – a Little Shaken, Rattled and Rolled

Leaving Thirassia – a Little Shaken, Rattled and Rolled

This afternoon I will leave Thirassia. My three nights here have been all too short but unfortunately have been dictated by the regularity (or irregularity) of the ferry connections. I do a last bit of handwashing, safe in the knowledge that it will be bone dry after just a few hours on the line. Whilst…

Navigating Thirassia – Step 1 – 270 of them!

Navigating Thirassia – Step 1 – 270 of them!

After a good night’s sleep, I feel ready for action – the single bed that reminds of my childhood days is surprisingly comfortable. Babis has given me clear instructions on how to navigate the island. Most of the villages on the upper plateau can be accessed on foot, however, this morning I’ve hauled on my…

Farewell Naxos – Back to Santorini.  A Little Oasis in Messaria and Volcano and Sunset Tour.

Farewell Naxos – Back to Santorini. A Little Oasis in Messaria and Volcano and Sunset Tour.

This morning we are catching the Blue Star Delos to Santorini. Another favourite ship and one of the largest in the Blue Star fleet. It is busy and the boarding is chaotic. I repeat our mantra “Stick together and show no mercy” to the GA’s. “Don’t worry Grandma” says Macy. “I’ll just get out my…

Naxos Villages and South Beach Bus Tour Ending with a Surprise!

Naxos Villages and South Beach Bus Tour Ending with a Surprise!

This is our last day on Naxos. Tomorrow we head back to Santorini for a few days before flying home. Today we are going to be doing the ‘Villages and South West Beach’ tour. Both of the Excursions offered stops at places that I’d visited before. However, the one that I’d chosen was the only…

Mikri Vigla, Portara Sunset and Grandma Loses her S***!

Mikri Vigla, Portara Sunset and Grandma Loses her S***!

Despite the events of the day before I’m still determined to seek out somewhere away from the crowds. I’d love to attempt another trip up to Koronos but we really don’t have the time. The Grandadults are going to the small water park today. It’s in walking distance of the hotel in Stelida and it…

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…