Itisallgreek2me

Saturday 25 May-Wednesday 29 May 2024

Saturday, I made the 20-minute walk along the seafront into Livadia itself to buy provisions for my stay. I’m now able to self cater for breakfast and lunches, and there is also Faros Taverna just a short distance from here if I feel like going out for a meal.

There was a howling gale on Saturday. However, at least the sun was out, and I could sunbathe on my terrace in the afternoon. I even managed to lock myself out of my room when I was checking on my washing, and the door slammed shut. Antonis to the rescue. Sunday was calmer but mainly overcast and even a tiny bit of rain. I never left my room. I woke up Monday feeling much improved, negating all thoughts of visiting a doctor that day, but I did manage a walk into Livadia, followed by a lovely spell at the tiny beach nearby.

On Tuesday morning, I made a trip to Livadia with my host, Antonis. They were waiting on a new machine to arrive, and at the time, they were unable to take payment from my account and so I needed cash. Alpha Bank’s ATM was down, and instinct told me not to trust the ATM at the Post Office. We decided to cross our fingers and go back in on Wednesday. Such a beautiful day, I made the short walk to the beach by Faros Taverna, where sunbeds are free and delicious food is served in an idyllic Greek setting. I ordered Psarósoupa… fish soup for lunch. It went down a treat, however, didn’t compare at all with the yummy Psarósoupa prepared with love by Katina in Kastéli.

Wednesday morning and my hosts machine arrived, so I was able to pay my bill using my card, negating the need for another trip to the bank… yay! I made the short walk back again to Faros Taverna for lunch. Yummy 😋 Moussaká. Layers of potato, aubergine, and ground beef, topped with béchamel sauce. Being able to keep my room until 1545 hours was a godsend. Then Antonis drove me to the Port where I had arranged to meet up with Joél and Liz. By 1725 hours, with me on board, the ferry DODEKANISOS PRIDE was on its way to Chalki, arriving at 1805 hours. Now a new chapter is about to begin.

Because I haven’t been my usual adventurous self these few days, here are the links to four Blogs you may be interested in reading.  I wrote these whilst on Tilos in June 2022. Fingers crossed this works.

Tiny and Tranquil Tilos

https://www.itisallgreek2me.com/?p=7793

An Extra “Goat” on Tilos and Dwarf Elephants

https://www.itisallgreek2me.com/?p=7821

Pilgrimage to the Holy Monastery of Agios Panteleimon

https://www.itisallgreek2me.com/?p=7855

Abandoned Medieval Settlement of Micro Chorio, Tilos

https://www.itisallgreek2me.com/?p=7894

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