Itisallgreek2me

Monday, 13 June 2022… Running a little behind schedule, my ferry reached Tilos around 04.00 hours this morning. As arranged, Markos from George Apartments was waiting to welcome me at the Port in Livadia and walk me to my room… home until Friday. With a lovely terrace, overlooking bougainvillea and the sea and an exemplary host… I’m very happy here.

To quote Maria Kamma, Mayor of Tilos (population less than 1,000)… the island is the first “Green Island” in the Mediterranean region and is self sufficient with fully renewable electricity, solar power, wind turbines and a battery farm. You’re more likely to run into friendly partridges, rare orchids and endangered eagles than people as you trek around Tilos’ 54km of walking trails.

Thanks to it’s Just Go Zero programme, at 80%, Tilos has the highest rate of recycling in the world. Bins are provided to separate recyclable items from organic waste… non recyclables being placed in a separate container.

With very little sleep during the past 24 hours, I chose to relax and chill for most of the day, although I did venture out early afternoon for a walk through the village and around the bay. Overall, the cats here on Tilos look pretty healthy. I came across a good samaritan feeding some of the local moggies. He told me in the winter time when most of the restaurants are closed, there can be 25-30 cats that come to be fed.

In the evening, walked back around the bay to Armenon Restaurant. A little pricey, however, the waterside location and delicious food somehow compensated. Noticed a couple of cool, funky bars… I was tempted but no, I need sleep. 22.00 hours and it’s still 25°C… thank goodness for air-conditioning. Tomorrow I have things to do.

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