Skiathos

Monday, 5 October

After a relaxed start to the day and another delicious breakfast of nectarines, Greek yogurt and honey (Mmmmm!) we wandered down to the bus terminal to catch a bus up to the Evagelistrias Monastery, only to be told that the buses to that destination have finished for the season.

We had more success at the taxi rank so up the hill we wound with a few fantastic glimpses across the water to Skopelos. The monastery was made of sandstone and had some lovely old cypress trees. A monk was watering the gardens, a good thing as the pots of basil were looking thirsty. There were shady seats under grape arbours and an old church with icons, candles and domed ceilings. There was also a little shop selling liqueurs and olive oil made by the monks. The monk in the shop explained the workings of a very old olive press. It was cool, quiet and serene.

Our taxi driver returned to drive us back down to town and dropped us by the harbour in time for a leisurely lunch, after which we returned to the hotel for a little siesta. Later in the day Lorraine had a swim and I bought a hat in preparation for tomorrow's boat trip around the island.

So apart from climbing up and down those steep stairs to the hotel it has been a pretty relaxing day.

 

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