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Agia Marina - Leros

Last night there was a party at “Castelo” with live music, fireworks and all.  Sue went and I probably could have gone, however, I did not feel in the mood for a great deal of socialising so instead at 2000 hours I headed for the recommended Taverna Drosia, located right on the beach in Pandeli.  Ordered Arni Lemonata (Lamb in lemon sauce) and my usual 1/4 litre of kokino krassi (red wine).  Took my time as I was going to wait for Savana Bar to open at 2200 hours and check that out.  In those 2 hours, I was a lone diner – except, of course, for my pussycat friends and in particular, a gorgeous wee black cat who arrived first on the scene and enjoyed most of what I had left on my plate. 

The reason for the lack of patrons when the Taverna next door was busy?  They had a television set showing the World Cup 2010 semi final game live between the Netherlands and Uruguay – the result you will all know now was 3 – 2. 

Walked on down to Savana Bar for a Metaxa 5 star on the rocks, accompanied by a large glass of water.  Very good prices – only 4 Euro, however, for me, no substitute for Bar Spetsa on Spetses, my favourite watering hole in Greece where Costas plays only music from the 60’s and 70’s. 

I have come to realise that the heat here during July and August is going to prohibit my walking the distances and to many of the places I would really like to go, however, this morning set off to walk the 5-6 kilometres to Alinda.  On the way there I visited the Archaeological Museum in Platanos and the Leros War Cemetery 1939 – 1945 where 179 British, 2 Canadian and 2 South African servicemen are buried.  I also went into Bellenis’ Tower which houses the Historic and Folkloric Museum – 3 Euro admission fee.  

By the time I arrived in Alinda around 1130 hours, I needed brunch so sat down at a table on the beach at Argo Cafe for a Club Sandwich and Portokalada (orange drink).  Club Sandwiches in Greece are a substantial meal – usually toasted and today’s contained ham, cheese, tomato, lettuce, bacon and mayonnaise.  They are always served with french fries.  On my return walk I enjoyed a refreshing swim, without which the return journey would have been even more taxing in the heat than it already was. 

Once again I feel I am ready to move on and accordingly, I have bought my ticket for tomorrow at 1245 hours on Dodekanisos Seaways catamaran “Dodekanisos Pride” which will see my arriving on the island of Patmos at 1335 hours.  There I will be met at the Port by Jacob from Villa Zacharo Hotel in Skala where I have booked a room for a 7 nights’ stay.  Very much looking forward to it.  Tonight I will revisit Taverna Drosia then probably have an early night.  I wont know until sometime tomorrow morning where the catamaran will leave from – Agia Marina or Lakki where I arrived on Monday, all depends on The Meltemi.

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