Routines

After my Meze meal and Greek coffee at the taverna on Thursday, I fell into temptation and ended up down by the beach swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing! At this point, I don't really care if I turn to toast. I am just embracing it. The snorkeling went much better since I got to use Sara's mask instead of Chris'. It made all the difference. The other one leaked so bad because it was way to big for my face. Without having to worry about that issue, it was much more enjoyable and I got to see so much more. I spent the evening at the pool bar drinking Greek coffee and visiting.

On Friday morning, I woke up at 6:30 and watched the sunrise. It was a magnificent display of pastel colors over a cypress horizon. Just beautiful. It was an excellent way to start off the day. I headed down to Apollon Taverna and got Greek coffee. Yes, I know I know there seems to be a trend. Haha. I love the coffee here. It's like sugary mud. In the afternoon, I jammed out to my favorite tunes before heading down to the beach for some swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing. What can I say, I am a creature of habit, just like my Mom! After I had my fill of sunshine, I came back to my room to fill my stomach with fruit and bread. A traveler's diet. Fruits carry lots of water, perfect when water can be scarce or undrinkable. Bread is cheap and lasts a long time without going bad.

Friday night, I went up to the pool bar and Nikos invited me for a free spaghetti dinner along with the other holiday guests. Also, I got to try a flaming crab dish. It wasn't just spicy , it was actually on fire!! It was like a small bonfire at the table for several minutes. It was delicious!

Saturday morning, I went hiking up to Bella Vista, Krini, and Angelokastro via the Donkey Trail. The views were well worth the trek. In the late afternoon, I had a siesta nap. Then, went to the restaurant for a snack and called it an early night after a chat with Chris and Sara. The hike was exhausting.

This morning, I had my usual at the Apollon to check up and check in using the Internet.

Well that's the run down about what I've been doing, but here is what I have been thinking. Sometimes as I travel I lose sight of what's important. It's not about where you have been or even what you see so much. It's really about what each place can teach you. One must be careful not to let it turn into a photo shoot with famous sights in the background. Being in Greece has taught me generosity. The people I have met here, especially Nikos' family, have really gone beyond what is expected. Overall, I am excited for all the experiences I will encounter throughout the rest of my travels. Of course, not every experience will necessarily be a positive one but that's all apart of the bigger picture.

As much as I love living abroad, sometimes I just long for a day at home surrounded by family and friends! :) Wishing you peace in your hearts.