Ikaria, the first stop of our 2007 holidays...

Well, holiday season has just finished. We are back to Athens after a two week vacation to Ikaria (Aegean island after the name of Icarus), Samos (birthplace of my and X's mothers) and Turkey. Ikaria was our first stop. The island is on the middle and eastern part of Aegean sea, close to Samos. It's the island were Icarus, according to mythology, fell after his wax wings melted because he was flying too close to the sun (his father had warned him). Lesson: always listen to your parents.

Anyway, the island has some of the most beautiful beaches in Greece and has the tradition of easy-going life that start after midnight. All forms of entertainment (including eating, going out for a drink, dancing) mainly start after midnight and stay up until next morning.

The island is the perfect choice for all people who like waking up after midday and start their day in the afternoon. Camping is a must on this island.

A very nice tradition comes from the district of Raches (Ridges) where shops open to public at night since their owners were busy working on their lands in the morning. A famous bakery is open to public without the owner being present. People get in, take what they need, leave the money and go...As I told you...Ikaria: the easy going island.

Here are some photos, mainly taken on the wonderfull beaches of Nas, Seychelles (!!!) and Livadi.

Monemvasia means Sole Entrance...

On our way back to Athens, after leaving the beautiful island of Elafonisos, we decided to make a stop to the beauriful village of Monemvasia. Monemvasia is built on the cliff of a rock formation in the form of a castle and was used as an observatory during war time. It's has been considered the greek Gibraltar and is unique destination for all lovers out there. Here 're the photos:

Elafonisos means Deer Island

Elafonisos is a small island on the south of Peloponisos, 15 minutes by ferry boat from the coast of Neapolis (Neapolis is an hour drive south of Sparta). Me & X went there for our 7th anniversary and had a really good time. Here are some photos of the famous beaches and little villages.