Farewell Chalki and Flying North
By Helen Grubner. Filed in Uncategorized |
Monday, 27 June 2022… My week on Chalki will soon be over as tomorrow my journey takes me North. As there is no beach in my schedule for the next 10 days, today I just had to spend at Ftenagia. Met up with Curly and Mandy around 10’ish for the walk over, staying at the beach most of the day. Dips in the sea and strong wind gusts made the heat more bearable and naturally, a break for lunch and cold beers in the Taverna.
Being my last night on Chalki, had to go out for dinner. I enjoyed the most delicious Moussaká at Valantis Restaurant before moving on to Apostolis Cafe Bar to meet up with Curly and Mandy. In due course, they arrived, then Mandy invited Linda who was sitting alone at the next establishment, to join us. A lovely farewell to Chalki for now… made it into bed at 01.30 hours.
When we have the courage to get out there and live our lives, we never know what to expect around the next corner. A chance meeting last Wednesday with Curly and Mandy has, I hope, led to a lifelong friendship. Thanks you two for sharing and making memories together.
Tuesday, 28 June 2022… Moved out of my home of the past week around 11.00 hours with time to kill until the departure of Dodekanisos Pride at 14.10 hours. Sat at Apostolis and had something to eat and drink, watching for the last time, the little boats bobbing about in the harbour. ETA Rhodes 15.25 hours… had planned to catch a bus to the airport. However, to cut a long and complicated story short, shared a taxi with an Italian couple, paying half the fare.
More time to kill until departure Sky Express 20.20 hours for Thessaloniki, via Athens, ETA 23.48 hours. Security at Rhodes Airport had a wonderful time taking everything out of my well packed day pack, then scanning it all for a second time… grrr! However, a mass display of Metaxa in duty free was to warm my heart soon after.
Finally boarded just as the sun was going down, however, late departure from Rhodes had me wondering… would I make my connecting flight to Thessaloniki?
I’ve made it in time… now waiting for boarding at Gate B22 in Athens. Hopefully taxi to my accommodation will all go to plan… phew! All this after a late night/early morning and a fair amount of imbibing yesterday.
