Care free days in Kini
By Helen Grubner. Filed in Uncategorized |
As I spend leisurely days on the beach, there is not a lot to report from my neck of the woods. On Sunday I did escape the family crowds and made the Monopati walk to and back from Delfini beach… it truly is one of the most scenic coastlines I have ever seen. The southern end of the beach is a recognized nudist beach. Okay if that is your thing but I have to say, it does nothing for me.
Something I have become aware of during these travels that has changed from my previous experiences. In years past, travelling alone meant you would never be on your own for long. Someone would speak to you and possibly even invite you to join them at their table. Now this is a rare occurrence… even when I start a conversation, people generally are not too interested in continuing to talk. I actually think mobile phones could have a lot to do with this… people everywhere are busy surfing the Internet or whatever and often, even among themselves, are communicating very little.
On Friday when I move on to Hermoupolis I expect the pace of life to step up somewhat. First there will be my trip to Athens at the weekend to attend the Jethro Tull concert. During my 2 week stay in the capital, I am also hoping to make a couple of day trips to the nearby islands of Tinos and Paros and I have a great deal of research to do for next year’s proposed trip to Syros with a group of ladies… accommodation, places to go, etc.
Tomorrow, one more day at the beach then farewell Kini for now but I will be leaving with happy memories. My hosts Helen and Petros at Morpheus Rooms-Studios have been fantastic and I would certainly recommend their place to anyone looking for somewhere quiet to stay. Tonight as I was finishing the last of my ouzo, Petros arrived with a small bottle of ouzo, plus ice, homemade cheese, olives and crackers… such nice people.
