We started off my birthday with a short journey to a fairly deserted port to wait for the ferry to Naxos. Minute by minute, people arrived in cars and buses, on motorbikes and on foot lugging their cases. They all headed for the ever growing line to pick up their ferry tickets and we thanked... Continue Reading →
In search of sea glass
Today was all about the search for sea glass, so we decided to rent a car and head to the beaches around the island. In order to get our of the old town unscathed, it was also agreed that we should leave at the crack of dawn to avoid massive greyhound buses and the like... Continue Reading →
Get Lost!
Today was all about getting lost in the Mykonos old town. Exploring the streets, visiting the shops and discovering places we might like to eat. No words needed...
Mykonos – we’ve arrived!
We were picked up from the airport by a man holding a sign and he whisked us to the old town of Hora in Mykonos to the Porto Mykonos Hotel. It looked promising with its white walls and white furniture and fabulous view over the old town. We were given a welcome drink and invited... Continue Reading →
Doors of Mykonos
This blog post is dedicated to all the lovers of doors - especially my lovely Uncle Brutus - distinguished father of Kiki, as he loves them most of all. You're welcome.
Lovin’ Lagonisi
Our second and last day in Lagonisi with the wonderful Mike, Marina and Daphne... Marina had to open up her shop on the main street, so we popped down to visit her (and did a small bit of purchasing whilst we were there.) Next door to Marina's shop is a vet and dog grooming salon.... Continue Reading →
φιλία
φιλία = friendship Kiki met Marina, Mike and their daughter, Daphne back in the early 90s in Switzerland where she was living at the time and quickly became lifelong friends. Cut to 20 years later and we were met at the Athens airport by Marina eagerly holding a sign up at the arrivals gate. Much... Continue Reading →
Oils ain’t oils – unless you’re in Greece
Oils and Greece - the slippery journey of two sea glass collecting cousins... Kiki and Kèlyfos. For as long as I can remember, my lovely cousin, Chris has been obsessed with the Greek Islands (in a good way). She has travelled there numerous times before - in vast contrast to my one visit, so when... Continue Reading →