Last Day on Tinos – Pilgrims, Crocs and Jellyfish

Last Day on Tinos – Pilgrims, Crocs and Jellyfish

Today is Sunday and so my plan is to walk up to the Church of Evangelistria (Panagia Evangelistrai Megalochari) also known as Our Lady of Tinos, to observe the rituals, ceremonies and customs of the faithful. I’ve always had an interest in witnessing religious ceremonies, even as an atheist/agnostic.  I must admit I move more…

A Pelican Walks  into a Bus Station …  A Guided Tour of Tinos Island

A Pelican Walks into a Bus Station … A Guided Tour of Tinos Island

Today I’m excited to be doing the day tour of Tinos, having been able to hijack a trip organised for people coming from Mykonos. I am to meet the guide called Valentina at the port. First stop though is a breakfast of bougatsa in the bakery come coffee bar that I had discovered. They have…

Tinos – A Revelation!  Exploring Tinos Town and a Trip to Pyrgos

Tinos – A Revelation! Exploring Tinos Town and a Trip to Pyrgos

A young lady taxi driver picks me up at he Daidalos Hotel.  Together we managed to heave my suitcase into the boot. The conversation begins with her asking me if this is my first time on Ikaria to which I reply that I had stayed in Therma a few years ago. “Ah, so now you…