We first visited Possidi, a rather large camping in Halkidiki occupied mainly by University students. Thousands of them. Our main activities included swimming, sun-tanning, beach volleyball and some partying. Francis and I took part in a beach volleyball tournament, but actually lost in the first game. We had rather good opponents and didn't play our best either. The game was close but we both think we could have actually won... Me losing a serve near the end didn't help either, and would under other circumstances have invoked an at-least-a-troisième dumb bitch cheer.
Following our devastating defeat, we left for Athens via train. The plan was to take a ferry from there to Mykonos early in the morning, but luck would have other plans for us, as we lost the ferry. We had to wait till the afternoon to eventually arrive to the island. I liked the island and its windy weather. It was quite crowded, with Italians holding the majority in the population pie. We visited beaches, but overall our trip was not very eventful, perhaps cause we only stayed there for a day and a half.
Naxos was our next stop. A pleasant surprise awaited us: A beach volleyball court at the beach next to our hotel. A chance for redemption! We ceased the moment and immediately challenged any player in the vicinity. The challenge was a success. We effectively decimated every team willing to stand in our way. Go G-Unit Mini!
The second day in the island involved climbing a mountain to eventually reach the Cave of Zeus. The cave was rather large, dark and kind of scary, especially when the bats living there felled threatened by our presence and started making noises, presumably to scare us of.
Santorini was next. I will make the bold statement of saying that it is the most beautiful place I've seen in the world. The natural beauty coupled with breath-taking cliff views are simply phenomenal. I doubt any picture can actually convey the reality. Do visit this island if you ever have the chance!
Our stay in the island ended with some mad dancing. Go G-Unit Mini, once more!
Francis continued his trip to Crete and I returned to my hometown, Thessaloniki.
Overall a very enjoyable summer excursion!
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Travelling with Konstantino was a special experience for me. He is a nice guy but he is very difficult and complicated. We were always arguing about everything...hahaha, just kidding. Travelling with Konstantino was awesome. He is simple, enthousiastic and entertaining. I was the one always complaining...
Konstantino was really useful during these 10 days. He was ordering in the restaurant, making the phone calls, etc...because he could speak greek and not me. Everything was so easy for me.
So thanks again for the nice trip Gus!
PS: I agree, Santorini is a "must see".
i was so impressed by that little picture od santorini. it kinda looks like it is an extinct volcana or something. excellent view. nothing like that here in america. are you coming to the big jump?
Island hopping in Greece is just great.
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