Second day in Finiki, Karpathos
By Helen Grubner. Filed in Uncategorized |
Sunset viewed from my terrace, Hotel Finiki View
Finished updating my website last evening just in time to catch the amazing sunset. A walk down to Finiki View Restaurant for a light dinner only, since I had a substantial fish meal at lunchtime. Decided on a cheese, ham and tomato omelette with a small side salad with, of course, bread and wine. Another complimentary plate of watermelon to follow – can you imagine how wonderful it is having that sweet, cool water going down your throat when it is so hot, so very very hot!
Many accommodation establishments have a mini library of books you can borrow, most are left by travellers who have finished with them and so it is an excellent way of recycling and sharing reading material. Last night I found a book “Hotel du Lac” by Anita Brookner, Winner of the Booker Prize and it is a great read. Don’t know whether having something to read in bed last night contributed to my great night’s sleep and/or whether it was as a result of the wonderful restful day and sea air.
Felt hungry early today so made it brunch instead of lunch at Finiki View Restaurant, of course, where else! Toasted sandwich and a Vanilla Milkshake then straight across the road to the beach where I spent some 4 hours. A lovely fine sandy beach and you do not have to venture out very far before the water is over your head.
Included in the images posted today is a photograph of Fox, the resident puppy at Hotel Finiki View. Fox is so gorgeous, continually wants to play and he is a real hit with all the guests – everyone just loves him.
This morning I went on line to check out ferry timetables etc and herewith, my proposed itinerary for the next 2 – 3 weeks.
Friday 18 June – 1130 bus to Pigadia, Karpathos staying 1 night Sunrise Hotel. Saturday 19 June – 2155 ferry from Pigadia to Rhodes, arriving Rhodes Sunday 20 June – 0220 hours. 0900 catamaran from Rhodes to Nisyros, arriving Nisyros 1145 hours (probably staying 1 week at Nisyros-Romantzo in Mandraki, the main port and capital). Sunday 27 June – 0600 ferry from Nisyros to Astypalea, arriving Astypalea 1125 hours. Thursday 1 July – 0430 ferry to Kalymnos, arriving Kalymnos 0650 hours. From Kalymnos there are plenty of ferries to my next stop – Leros, likewise then on to Patmos, as these 3 islands are in close proximity to each other. If you are wondering about the sometimes seemingly ridiculous hours that I will be catching ferries, bear in mind that they may have begun their journey or will continue their journey to somewhere far away such as the port of Piraeus in Athens. Fortunately, I have found an excellent website www.gtp.gr which has up-to-date information on all shipping companies timetables. This helps, however, still takes some figuring out.
So, you will see, I have 4 nights and 3 more days to relax and enjoy myself in Finiki.
Tuesday, June 15th 2010 at 3:16 am |
Good afternoon Helen, on this cold blustery wet day.
I envy you the sun, warmth and the beach. Not that I am a beach fan at all, but having the chance to go there weatherwise is something.
Bit of a news item in front page of Wanga Chronicle this morning.
“The First National banner is about to disappear in Wanganui, the victim of a real estate environment showing few signs of life. The firm will close its Victoria Ave office and merge with the Professionals at the end of the month. The newly created Union will be run out of the Professionals Office on Taupo Quay” Steve Carkeek says no jobs will be lost, not at this point anyway.
A bit of a decline I feel 🙁
You have a busy schedule ahead of you over the next few weeks I see.
It all sounds absolutely wonderful.
Love the sunset pic.
That’s all for now my friend.
Take care
Love
Phyl x