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Helen & Costas, behind the bar, Bar Spetsa

I did consider putting the photograph of Natalia Mela’s sculpture the Mermaid on this Blog, however, I decided I would give most of you the thrill of gossiping about me and my special friend Costas from Bar Spetsa.  Another enjoyable evening spent in the Bar last night – I’m sure it will continue to be compulsory visiting until I leave this island Sunday.  Yes, the decision has been made to catch the boat to Porto Heli, not far away on the Peloponesses mainland, then as many buses as it takes to reach the mountain village of Kosmas further south – hopefully this will all happen in one day.  Unfortunately, ferry services have been seriously cut  in recent years and there is no easy way to move south from this point.  

On today’s walk I remembered to photograph one of the small 3 wheeler utilities which there are many of on this island.  With car ownership needing a permit which if you do have, only gives you the right to drive out of town, then for many this small 3 wheeler vehicle is a reasonable substitute which allows one to transport ‘things’ from A to B.  The only other alternatives are bikes, scooters (of which there are far too many), motorbikes and without a doubt, the best way to get around is by walking.  

The Old Harbour and surrounds are a must to visit on the island.  The lighthouse was one of the first built in Greece in 1837 and I understand it is still in operation.  Nearby you will see an open-air sculpture museum, scattered with highly imaginative animals crafted by Natalia Mela out of found objects like chains, rakes, tools and sheep bells.  Now in her 80’s, Natalia is a well known Athenian sculptor who made Spetses her summer home.  

Beyond the Old Harbour, the first beach you come to is Ayios Marina – today being visited by only one couple with a small boy.  I walked on a little further before turning around to make my way back into town with plenty of time to spare before my lunchtime rendesvous with Costas at Taverna Bouboulina – pretty much a seafood affair and as always, totally and utterly delicious!  

P.S.  It is 0130 hours here in the morning – just arrived back in my room from Bar Spetsa – following a conversation this evening with Costas, thought it appropriate to change the title of this blog to “Two Peas in a Pod”.

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