Archives for 2019

FERRY AWAY : ATHENS TO SYROS

The Story · June 9, 2019

An early morning and four-hour ferry ride transports us from busy, hot Athens to Syros, an island with a secret.

The Story · June 10, 2019

Bliss arrives from heat, rest, a slower pace, the whisper of waves, the sea salt on our skin. Galissas Beach for the day.

The Story · June 11, 2019

Another simple day on Syros, with some exploring of the quaint town of Ermoupoli and dinner on the stairs there.

The Story · June 12, 2019

Another relaxing day at Galissas Beach on Syros Island in Greek Cyclades….ahhhhh!

The Story · June 13, 2019

We travel from Syros to Piraeus, sad to leave the island. But happy to have had the time there that we did.

The Story · June 14, 2019

The dreaded travel day — flying Athens to Bari. All went smoothly, if too hot, until we came to our dump of a room. Saved by Italian food, though!

The Story · June 15, 2019

The morning bus ride from Bari delivers us to sweltering and mysterious Matera, Italy, the designated Cultural Capital City of Europe.