Itisallgreek2me

Thursday 30 May-Friday 31 May 2024

After arriving from Tilos on Wednesday evening, it was off the ferry and then an easy 350m stroll to Roulas Apartments, of which there are three, but mine is the only one occupied at the moment. I have to say it is very cozy for one, but I’m not sure I would want to share the space with another for more than an overnighter. However, from the shared terrace, the views are amazing. I won’t have any problem living with the view for 6 days.

This may sound strange, but if you have been reading my Blogs, you will understand. I saw a huge cockroach on my walk to the apartment. If that means they are not spraying to exterminate them on Chalki, then I’m one happy camper.

That evening, chatting with the supermarket owner, I happened to mention that I thought things were rather quiet on the island, and I enquired as to how his business was doing. His response was that things weren’t too bad, thanks to the English. You see, the Brits are totally in love with Chalki, and many families have been visiting the island for several generations.

That night, I was almost asleep when,  some time after midnight, the silence was broken by a succession of extremely loud BANGS! Boom, Boom, Boom, and a whole lot more. Greek wedding traditions vary, depending on where the marriage is taking place, but I have to wonder if that wasn’t the reason for celebration.

I awoke on Thursday morning to be greeted once again by the amazing view from my terrace, the perfect location for breakfast. I had requested an umbrella, but I hadn’t realized there is an electric awning (or tent as Manolis called it), which provides shade. Mid morning, I walked the 1.3km to Ftenagia beach. Hired a sunbed for 4 Euro. Had my first swim of the season and enjoyed Kokkinistó Kotópoulo… chicken in red sauce for lunch at the beachside Taverna.

There is a water taxi that every day makes 3 trips to Kania beach. This morning, I had planned to catch the first boat at 1000 hours. However, just after 0900 hours, I was ready, and as I’m feeling much better, I decided instead to walk the 2.4km over the mountain. I am so pleased I did as I thoroughly enjoyed it. In 2022, they weren’t charging for sunbeds at Kania beach, but you were expected to have lunch in their Taverna. Now they are charging 4 Euro. Oh well, I did beat the boat passengers to a sunbed by the water. Another swim, and to be honest, considering tomorrow is the 1st of June, I think everyone is finding the sea to be quite cold. A delicious Kotópoulo (chicken) Souvláki for lunch helped give me the necessary strength to make the walk back to Nimpório, the town. I was knackered but, nevertheless, feeling somewhat pleased with myself.

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