Itisallgreek2me

OMG… is it me and the effects of getting older or, is it climate change? I’m leaning towards the latter. The heat in Greece used to be different… the sun was never so burning, fiery and exhausting. I think yesterday I may even have had a touch of heat stroke. The thermometer rose to somewhere around 32-33°C and it was a killer!

Thursday was my last chance to spend time at the beach in Kini. I understand schools closed yesterday for the holidays and it would seem that on Thursday, all teachers decided to shout their students a day by the sea. No available sunbeds and a lot of noise… I ended up at the southern end with my towel on the sand… Grrr!

Now I’m in Hermoupolis. I came over on the bus yesterday morning, walked in the scorching heat from the station to Konstantza Studios and Apartments where thankfully my room was ready for me. Konstantza is located in a quiet residential area, an easy 10 minute stroll from the center of the city. I unpacked before setting off once again in the heat to eat, visit an ATM, pickup ferry tickets and provisions. By the time I made it back to my room, that was me done for the day!

It is now midday Saturday, I am back in my room having walked 5km this morning, including to the top of the Ano Syros hill. A Venetian settlement built around 1200 AD and designed amphitheatrically to protect it from the enemies, at the top sits the Catholic Cathedral of St. George. Ano Syros is also the birthplace of the famous rembetiko (Greek blues) composer, singer and bouzouki master Markos Vamvakaris.

Perhaps because it is Saturday, I’m not sure, however, the few businesses that are located in Ano Syros were all closed this morning so I had to wait until I was back down by the sea for my morning coffee and a toasted sandwich. Then picked up a couple of yummy pastries to take with me on my journey later today. Also from To Kastri, a container of “fasolakia ladera” (green beans and potatoes in a delicious tomato sauce)… a meal to have before I go.

So, Athens here I come… departing Syros at 1600 hours on the Blue Star Paros. Tonight I will be at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus for the Jethro Tull 50th Anniversary concert!!!

Bring it on!!!

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