Last Days In Greece For Now
By Helen Grubner. Filed in Uncategorized |
Sunday-Wednesday, 21-24 August 2022… Relaxing Sunday at home with family, reminiscing over the joyous and happy time we all spent at the baptism the previous day and sharing a simple but oh so delicious lunch.
Monday Kostoúla dropped me off at Plaka beach where I met up with Vanna. Had my last swim for now, before lunch at their house, time with Odysséas and Metó, the sweetest children, then a lift back home with Roma.
I’m feeling somewhat anxious about my upcoming trip back to New Zealand. Never mind that Anna read my Greek coffee cup and could see a very clear road ahead and lots of money coming my way… haha 🤣 among other things.
Tuesday lunch… when asked, I requested my favourite meal of all – Yemistá (stuffed vegetables). I don’t even want to talk about how I felt farewelling Anna, Katina, Vasilis, Maria and Katerina who were all at the house when I left around 16.00 hours with Kostoúla who so very kindly drove me to Chania Airport. Light rain as we boarded the aircraft and a noticeable drop in temperature… preparing me for what lies ahead.
Stayed overnight near Athens Airport at Garden’s House in Spata. The cutest little accommodation setup you’ve ever seen… like a little cottage, very clean, comfortable and quiet – lovely! Costas, the owner of Garden’s House, picked me up last night from the Airport and today his wife Georgia returned me for a reasonable fee. Check out time was 11.30 hours, however, I was able to stay on until 14.00 hours.
Thunderstorms all around Athens… fortunately, made it into the terminal before the rain set in. With hours to kill and hunger pangs… first stop Flocafé for a Club Sandwich and a glass of wine.
At 23.00 hours I farewell Greece for now. What a ride it has been… I hope many of you have enjoyed sharing my journey.
