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Well done, Greece
As I reflect on my adventure, this little image reflects the vibe and energy I’ve experienced over the last several weeks. My happiest moments have been when I’ve been at the sea, where I could swim, read, think and eat. There are so many elements that influence a good trip – the weather, logistics, the…
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One last stop…Athens
As I wrap up my trip, I have one last stop to/thru Athens. I hear a lot of people complain that they “have” to go thru Athens to get to the Greek Islands, but I love this city. I think it gets a bad rap for being a dirty, unsafe city; I find it to…
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Mama Mia!
In Skiathos Town there is an open air cinema that shows Mama Mia, tickets are hard to get and now I can see why. It is a blast. People dress up in Mama Mia outfits, ushers dance on stage and everyone sings throughout. You can’t help but be happy! I get a standby ticket and…
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Church and Beach
I set out today to explore this island as much as I can in a few days. There is a lot to see I start by taking the bus to the Evangelista Monastery up in the hills. It’s a quiet place (obvi) and a short 15 minute bus ride. As I’m researching places to go…
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Getting to know Skiathos
As I leave Alonissos I realize how special it has been. Beautiful, quiet and natural. I arrived in Skiathos from Alonissos yesterday afternoon, a 2 hour ferry ride. Skiathos is the busiest island in the Sporades group primarily because it has an airport. I learned there are many direct flights from the UK and a…
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Alonnisos beach day
As with most islands, there are several beautiful beaches and it is always a spirited debate as to which is the “best beach”. For some it is the water. For some it is whether it is a pebble beach or sandy beach. For me the question is “where are the best sunbeds?” Angelos tells me…
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Exploring Alonissos
It was a day for a boat cruise around Alonissos, a small group tour for the day. It’s a great way to see the island but also better learn more about marine protection in this region. We are a group of 8, a combination of Greek, Italian, Brits and me. It’s certainly not a super…
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Hello Alonnisos!
I’m saying goodbye to Skopelos to hop over to Alonnisos. It is truly a hop as the ferry ride is only 15 minutes. I loved my time in Skopelos but I do want to see each of these 3 major islands in the Sporades. This island is known for its rich marine life and is…
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Last day in Skopelos
My last full day here will be a slow and lazy one. I sleep in late and head to my fave coffee shop to read my book for a bit before I explore Skopelos town. The rhythm of travel, especially solo travel, is interesting to me. When I arrived here from Hydra just a few…
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Mama Mia!
Today was the day for a Mama Mia bus tour, which was a great way to see the sights and learn more about Skopelos. I’m not a big fan of organized tours, but this is a good way of getting around. The people of Skopelos are very proud that Hollywood chose their island of the…
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Spectacular Skopelos
As I settle in to this island, I see why people have raved about it. And I can see why they chose it to film Mama Mia. I’ve been reading about the beaches here along the coast and perhaps the most difficult decision is to choose the beach for the day. After reading tons of…
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Goodbye Hydra, Hello Skopelos
This is a travel day, as I head to a new set of islands, the Sporades. This means saying goodbye to Hydra very early and embark on a full day of travel. I leave Hydra around 7 am on a ferry back to Athens. It’s a 2 hour trip back to Piraeus port, my friend…
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Last day in Hydra
My last day here will be a special one with a boat ride around the island. I’ve really never heard much about “other side” of this island and I feel compelled to see more beyond the port and the beach clubs. Hydra is about 10 miles long and 4 miles wide but as a tourist…
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Another day another beach
The biggest decision each day is which beach to visit, almost as agonizing as which cafe to choose for coffee in the morning. The beach choice for the day is Vlychos, a short water taxi ride away. In the port the taxis line up with signs for each beach destination, leaving on the hour for…
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Hydra and its cats
The Greek Islands are known to have a lot of stray cats but I think Hydra has the most cats per capita. Of course who can know for sure but there are cats everywhere. They mind their own affairs, other than occasionally looking for a drop of food to fall at a restaurant. They look…
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