It’s already after midnight here in Greece, so, on that basis… Yesterday (Saturday), Mum, Corrie and I did a day trip to the city of Kavala / Καβάλα, on the mainland. After Thessaloniki, Kavala is the second largest city in… Continue Reading
It is 8 years since we last managed to get here; but I am pleased to say that as I write this morning I am sitting on the balcony in exactly the same apartment we had during our first stay… Continue Reading
Arriving back in Athens following the four hour ferry journey from Syros felt a bit like arriving at Gatwick after a flight. It was that “I’m home from holiday” feeling. My time from Syros was, if you like, a “holiday… Continue Reading
After two excellent days on Syros, the time has come for me to get on the ferry and return to Athens. It took about an hour before Syros disappeared completely from view; plenty of time for photos as the island… Continue Reading
Ermoupoli (Ερμούπολη) is the capital of Syros Island, the capital of the Cyclades, and the capital of the South Aegean region. A Greek lady there wanted me to take a photo of her – and she was more than happy… Continue Reading
The Northern tip of the island of Syros.
Sitting on the ferry, looking over the port of Piraeus (Πειραιάς), shortly before departing for Syros.
Short trip to Piraeus to collect my ferry ticket for Syros.