Athens And Cruising The Greek Islands

[Jim Kelly-Evans]

Today we visit our third of four new Greek Islands for us, which is Amorgos. We are visiting the port of Katapola which is situated on a large protected harbor. Amorgos is the furthest east cyclidic Greek island. The town has two beaches, lots of tavernas, and the water is warm and clear, great for snorkeling. What a lunch we had! Greek food is so much tastier in Greece. We enjoyed fresh Greek tomato and cucumber salad, taramas, grilled crawfish and tomato, feta and green pepper-stuffed squid. Any thought of dieting will have to wait until our return!

 

[amyb]

Still more fabulous food and sites. Merci.

 

[Jim Kelly-Evans]

Wednesday 8/24 we enjoyed the final island on our cruise: Hydra. Hydra town is set on the hillsides around a harbor. There are no cars. Transport in town is by foot or donkey. Since the island is close to Athens it draws quite a crowd of visitors by ferry. We enjoyed a nice lunch in town with a highlight being orange pie, a cake saturated with some sort of sweet orange liquid. Then we took a water taxi to a nearby beach, Mandraki, where Jim went snorkeling in the warm Agean. While the fish population can't compare in quantity or color to those in our favorite island, it's always fun to visit with the underwater set. It's been a fantastic adventure, but tomorrow it will be time to head home.

 

[amyb]

Thank you agian for sharing another voyage and photo expedition. You guys rock!

 

[TravelWhileYouCan]

Evidently, you guys enjoyed the trip! Keep on sharing your trip and stories.