Carnival Comes to Kastro – There’s a Goat on my Roof!

Carnival Comes to Kastro – There’s a Goat on my Roof!

The thing about Carnival on Skyros is that there is a loose framework around what is going to happen and where it will take place. However, you really need to be ‘in the know’ to grasp what’s going on. It isn’t like the very commercialised and huge carnival in Patras which because of its size…

Psara – The Monastery of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

Psara – The Monastery of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

I’m so thrilled that my host Diana has been able to organise some trips for me. Google Translate has given it’s own interpretation on things and seems to indicate that I will be taken to the Monastery and Archaeological Park by a child. Said ‘child’ messaged me to say that he would meet me at…

Island Tour – is Ikaria Utopia?

Island Tour – is Ikaria Utopia?

I set off for the curvaceous lady statue by the beach with large wedges of freshly baked apple caked in hand from Filipos and Mariana.  There are several of us from the Oinoi hotel going  on the island excursion.  Dolihi Tours alternate their tours for those staying in the Agios Kyrikos/Therma locations OR those staying…

Ftenagia Beach and a Sunset Trip to the Castle and Monastery

Ftenagia Beach and a Sunset Trip to the Castle and Monastery

I was so taken by the magnificent sunrise when I first arrived on Chalki that I set my alarm at 5.00am to make sure I catch it again today.  There isn’t as much definition in the sky as the storms over Rhodes have moved on. Nonetheless – it is still stunningly beautiful. I set up…