Thursday, June 5, 2008

Naxos 6.27.08

The white and blue room is aglow with sunshine
and a call to breakfast!













Provided by the staff, we enjoy coffee, breads, egg, and wonderful fresh strained sheep yogurt.












The hotel is quaint and well-kept with a uniquely Greek island atmosphere.




After some exploration, a dip in the pool is the refreshment needed to start the day.





A short hike through the roads of country inns leads to the beach.




Strange abandoned buildings and vehicles litter the sides of the dirt road.







Into a small township outcropping for a refreshing Mythos beer.


A short walk along the Aegean provides no affordable options for lunch, so we head back.












Goats!

In the room a dizzy spell requires rest as we both possibly suffered a small bout of heat exhaustion or sun poisoning.


Back out again to the township to find tickets back to Athens in time to catch a train to Istanbul. The only option leaves in a few hours at 2.30 am.













A nearby hotel has some interesting amenities...












A small, empty family owned and operated restaurant beckons us for dinner. We settle in to enjoy some live Rembétika music and Ouzo.
 
The traditional eggplant dish, Moussaka beautifully complimented the outdoor dining.



A look around the interior of the restaurant provides an interesting collection of musical instruments.


A violin is thrust at us to try by the owners of the restaurant.

Back at the room, the packs are once again stuffed full, and after a series of problems, a taxi hauls us back into the city of Naxos to the port for the 2am boat back to Athens.

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