19th August Naxos

Had a bit of a lazy day today. We climbed up to Naxos Castle to a little cafe with spectacular views found our way up the steps to find there was a lift we could have used, then returned to the hotelRead more
Had a bit of a lazy day today. We climbed up to Naxos Castle to a little cafe with spectacular views found our way up the steps to find there was a lift we could have used, then returned to the hotelRead more
First experience of the chaotic ferry system in Greece queue in the hot sun with people passing out around you- ferry comes in rush like hell to get on dragging your suitcase up the vehicle ramp whichRead more
Pretty lazy day today, took a walk along the waterfront of Paros, then spent the afternoon on the beach was pretty hot & no shade so spent more time in the water than on the beach. Had a cocktailRead more
Big day today with a tour starting with a walking tour around the castle & the old town of Paros. A short bus ride took us to the ferry to a small island Antiparos this was also a car ferry you walkedRead more
Had a pretty quiet day as had some washing & emails to catch up on before leaving Paros. Had a few hours on the beach & a nice dinner where the waiter talked us up to an expensive fish - good job JeffRead more
Had 6 hours to fill in from the time we needed to be out of our hotel & when we would be picked up for our next ferry experience. Left our luggage at the hotel & headed to the beach for a few hoursRead more
Slow start today with an excellent balcony off our room for drying washing then wandered down the road for fresh supplies of wine & water. Joined our boat trip to Kleftiko it was very windy & IRead more
Caught the local bus to the other side of the island this morning & visited Kostantakis Cave Winery & enjoyed a tasting of their wines. Had some lunch beside the water where Jeff had a pot of mussels.Read more
Had a tour of the island today, the main source of employment on the island is mining, the French mine all the minerals from the volcanic material which forms the island. Then we went on to theRead more
Started the day with a catch up with family & continued our home water leak saga. Then onto another chaotic ferry to Santorini. Have the most stunning views from our room & will be a lovely way to sayRead more