Itisallgreek2me

Thursday, 16 June 2022…  For the third day in a row, caught the first bus out of Livadia, asking the driver to let me off by the side road leading to Micro Chorio, walking the remaining 1km.

Micro Chorio was a medieval settlement founded by the Knights of St. John in the hills above Livadia in the 15th Century. It was abandoned after World War II when the population moved to Livadia, on the eastern coast, taking with them the doors, the windows and the roofs of their old houses.

A music bar stands among the ruins which I believe is really cool for drinks at night and a free bus runs from Livadia at 23.00 hours, most people staying up there for the sunrise. Unfortunately, it only operates during the summer months and at the moment, it is too early in the season… there simply aren’t sufficient potential customers around.

Today, other than a few rather shy goats, I had the village completely to myself which made for a very unique experience.  Walked back to Livadia via a monopati (trail), enjoying the wonderful smells of the wild herbs (including throubi… summer savory, oregano and thyme) and figuring out how to open the roughly erected “gates to control goats” along the way.

The welcome sight of Livadia and ultimately George Apartments… went out later to Kritikos Restaurant in the bay for a delicious lunch of Tilos Salad and large draft Amstel beer. In the evening, another very enjoyable meal, this time at Kiriakos Restaurant… Deluxe Burger with Chips and white wine, my burger pattie shared with my new friend, a grey moggy who fell asleep at my feet.

Sadly, tomorrow morning at 04.50 hours I will catch the ferry Blue Star Chios, bound for the small island of Symi not too far away… ETA 06.15 hours. My host will meet me at the Port to take care of my luggage, however, check in won’t be until 15.00 hours… I’m sure I’ll find lots to fill in my day.

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