Adventure to Greece

Hydra

Ohhhh Beautiful, Wonderful Greece, where life is slow, the sea is clear, the food is amazing, and the adventures are endless!  On my one week trip I visited three islands all in the Saronic group, Poros to acclimate, Spetses  for scooter riding, and Hyrda to swim and sun.  I know you're interested in the food....(you should be, I'm still recovering from the experience) but first we'll just enjoy the ideal travel destination that is Greece...

From the top of Spetses

Pulling into the port

Poros, my jumping off point to the islands, I immediately get a sense of the laid back pace in Greece.  In a taxi, we drive on to a car ferry to cross the last mile or two over from the mainland to Poros, once on the ferry, I ask our driver when it will leave, he's not too sure.  There are a few cars already on board, seeing as I am interested in running across the street to grab a water, and don't want this ferry to leave without me, I go to the boatman, again, I ask when the ferry will be leaving, a shrug of the shoulders is the only response.  I'm starting to get the hint, the ferry will leave when it does and there isn't much rhyme or reason, let alone a schedule or procedure.  OK, no one looks to be in too much of a rush, so I end up jumping off the boat and get that water, we wait just a few more minutes, and the ferry takes off.   No other cars had joined the boat, no whistle blew, I'm not sure who gave the word, but hey, guess its on Greece Time, and now we're moving?!?!

Poros

My favorite island was Spetses, picturesque beaches and coves one after another surrounding the entire island, many places where you could have a crystal clear beach all to yourself.  However, the most memorable feature of Spetses are the scooters!  Yeeeeeehhhhaaaaawwwww, and do I have the need for speed!!!!!  Everyone on the island drives them, and although there are horse and carriage rides available, scooters are THE ONLY way to get around.  One day Nick and I rode around the entire coast line- spending at least two hours on the winding roads, avoiding cliffs, and sharing the narrow streets with the crazy Greek drivers, all too much fun, and such a good way to see the place in an afternoon.  When we weren't exploring by scooter, we spent our time at the beach, complete with everything you need in life: sun loungers, ocean, bar, restaurant, DJ, and famous Greek Freddo Coffee (tell you more about that later!) HEAVEN <3

No Accidents!

I could live at this beach bar!

Last but not least, Hydra, a bit different from crazy scootering Spetses, no cars allowed -of course, there are a few mules for hire if you can't be bothered carrying your own luggage, but beware, they stink!  On this very relaxing island, I completely give into the Greek lifestyle: sleeping in to a decent hour about 10am, straight to the swimming whole for watching the boat traffice, staying cool in the water, and working on the tan.  A cocktail in hand by 2pm, return to the water for one last dip before an essential afternoon nap, and window shopping on the way to dinner around 9pm (because it just now cooling off).  Now if I do say so myself.... THIS IS THE LIFE.... I can't wait to come back another time and visit some of the more "well known" islands.  But even if I could only come back to these same places, I would be there in a heartbeat!

Like I said, I'll fill you in on the food oh so soon, but for now I'll leave you with a little dessert...

Baklava for ALL!