Itisallgreek2me

Friday 3 June… early morning stroll to the Port to catch the Express Skopelitis ferry at 08.20 hours from Koufonissia to Schinoussa, returning at 16.00 hours, 35 minutes each way. E8.20 return ((NZ$13.50).

Unlike Koufonissia, Schinoussa remains relatively undiscovered… quiet and peaceful with many properties showing signs of deferred maintenance. Walked up to Chora to find Xara Café (in my research notes). I wasn’t disappointed with my brunch of Double Greek Coffee and a Club Sandwich… happily shared with 4 grateful moggies.

Then set off to make the 30 minute walk to Psili Ammos beach. Arrived to find one nude couple enjoying their freedom. They left the beach to be replaced by another couple with similar open minds so I thought 🤔 why not… swimming and sunbathing in my birthday suit, it’s been a long time since I last experienced that level of freedom.

Soon after arriving back in Chora, I met the most beautiful elderly Greek woman… Margarita – out and about with her carer. Margarita couldn’t remember her age, however, according to the carer, Margarita is 88. After sharing the most wonderful conversation from our hearts 💕 I walked to the Church of Panagia Akathi (Protector of the Island). Planned to stop at Beer-aki (also in my research notes) nextdoor, but it was closed until October so happily returned to Xara Café for a 0.5L, followed by a smaller handle of well-earned draught Alpha beer.

I hope one day to return to Schinoussa… a place which still maintains an innocence, seldom found in today’s world.

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