Itisallgreek2me

Wednesday 12 June-Saturday 15 June 2024

Exactly as planned, Wednesday was a carbon copy of Tuesday. Rest and relaxation at Kerame Hotel. By the pool, on my terrace, or in my room.

Every day became hotter than the day before. Thursday morning, I had a small quantity of ouzo left in a bottle. I decided to drink it in the hopes that it would give me the courage needed to make the walk back to the village. I believe it did help. A long, hot wait lay ahead through the afternoon, Blue Star MYCONOS not departing until 1820 hours, my destination Syros. In the meantime, I swear to God I almost melted 🥵🥵🥵

Already familiar with the way up to my lodgings was particularly helpful when arriving after dark. Dimitrios had messaged me to say my room key would be in the door. It was midnight before I got into bed.

Except for airfares, accommodation, ferries, and insurance, I try to keep within a budget of 25 Euro, say NZ$45 per day. That has to cover my phone, transport, food, entertainment, sightseeing, etc.

Friday morning, I went shopping. 3L Water, Ouzo, Rizógalo (rice pudding) x 3, Bananas x 3, Spanakópita… with parmesan (spinach pie) x 2. A large container of Spanakórizo (spinach rice) and another container of Yemistá (stuffed vegetables and potatoes). Enough to keep me happily fed and watered for at least 3 days. Total cost 26.50 Euro.

Later that day, I ventured out for an amble through the streets and alleyways. It is one of my favourite pastimes in Greece, especially in Ermoupoli, where there is such a diverse range of fascinating architecture.

With the worst of the blistering heat over for now, on Saturday, I decided to catch the first bus of the day to the small fishing village of Kini. 5 years ago, I spent 2 weeks there before moving on to Ermoupoli. I enjoyed a lovely walkabout before setting myself up for the best part of the day, semi shaded under a beach umbrella. The sun was out, and the sea had warmed to a very pleasant temperature.

Of the countless number of Greek islands I have been to over the past 50+ years, I have to say Syros would have to be one of my favourites.

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