Yamas, from Paros!
I am in a region of the Greek island Paros called Naoussa. My ferry arrived yesterday around noon, and the owners of the hostel I am at (a lovely couple from Germany) picked me up. We had to wait for another ferry to come in so I had some time to explore the capital of the island. I was instantly pleased. This island (unlike what I saw in Corfu last summer) is the postcard-perfect white-washed buildings and blue waters. The next ferry brought in three friends for me! Two girls from Australia and one from New Zealand. They all know each other from living and working in London. Their room is right beside mine and we've pretty much spent our entire time together so far!
So yesterday we checked out our town, got groceries, and spent some time at the beach. The town is so so so cute and white and pretty and there are so many little nooks and crannies. I'll have no trouble at all spending the next couple days here! Even though it's quite tiny, I still got lost in the maze of the streets trying to find this internet cafe! I don't mind at all though. Last evening we met some guys from our hostel - two from Sheffield and one from Alberta (my roomie). We hung out around the harbour drinking a little, then (oh my goodness it rained a little) so we headed to toga bar. We got there quite early, 9ish, but didn't end up getting home until 3!! The music was fantastic and we befriended the bartender (I saw him on my way here and chatted with him some), and danced the night away. Lots of fun oldies (hence, "Rockin Robin"...I do love that song). There were two older English couples (among others) that we talked with too. One of the men said I have an aura about me and said that I will make someone a very happy wife someday! The other said I'm his favourite Polish teacher. haha Those comments amused me. Anyways, it was a very fun night out.
Unfortunately today it is very overcast!! I caught some sun and a cat nap this morning on the roof of our hostel, luckily. The hostel owners said this is extremely unusual for this time of year. Us girls were going to rent quads to explore the island, but it's really not a nice day for it! They leave tomorrow...I'll definitely miss them! They are lots of fun and really great girls. We will definitely be in touch.
Wednesday evening at my hostel in Athens I met some more cool people. An especially awesome Canadian gal from Alberta who's been working in London the past year. Oh I can't get over all the amazing people I meet! It really makes a difference to the travelling.
Well, I think that's all I've got to report at the moment! Much love...
I am in a region of the Greek island Paros called Naoussa. My ferry arrived yesterday around noon, and the owners of the hostel I am at (a lovely couple from Germany) picked me up. We had to wait for another ferry to come in so I had some time to explore the capital of the island. I was instantly pleased. This island (unlike what I saw in Corfu last summer) is the postcard-perfect white-washed buildings and blue waters. The next ferry brought in three friends for me! Two girls from Australia and one from New Zealand. They all know each other from living and working in London. Their room is right beside mine and we've pretty much spent our entire time together so far!
So yesterday we checked out our town, got groceries, and spent some time at the beach. The town is so so so cute and white and pretty and there are so many little nooks and crannies. I'll have no trouble at all spending the next couple days here! Even though it's quite tiny, I still got lost in the maze of the streets trying to find this internet cafe! I don't mind at all though. Last evening we met some guys from our hostel - two from Sheffield and one from Alberta (my roomie). We hung out around the harbour drinking a little, then (oh my goodness it rained a little) so we headed to toga bar. We got there quite early, 9ish, but didn't end up getting home until 3!! The music was fantastic and we befriended the bartender (I saw him on my way here and chatted with him some), and danced the night away. Lots of fun oldies (hence, "Rockin Robin"...I do love that song). There were two older English couples (among others) that we talked with too. One of the men said I have an aura about me and said that I will make someone a very happy wife someday! The other said I'm his favourite Polish teacher. haha Those comments amused me. Anyways, it was a very fun night out.
Unfortunately today it is very overcast!! I caught some sun and a cat nap this morning on the roof of our hostel, luckily. The hostel owners said this is extremely unusual for this time of year. Us girls were going to rent quads to explore the island, but it's really not a nice day for it! They leave tomorrow...I'll definitely miss them! They are lots of fun and really great girls. We will definitely be in touch.
Wednesday evening at my hostel in Athens I met some more cool people. An especially awesome Canadian gal from Alberta who's been working in London the past year. Oh I can't get over all the amazing people I meet! It really makes a difference to the travelling.
Well, I think that's all I've got to report at the moment! Much love...
Did you know that Naoussa is a very established Greek wine appellation? I hope you were able to take full advantage of that fact!
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