#limenakia

One last look at the Limenakia until I visit again. Today I managed to get a load of paperwork out of the way. Took frequent breaks to sit on the terrace & enjoy the sunshine. The birds have been exceedingly vociferous & the magpies fearless. 2 of them came a few metres away from my foot to resume their quarrel. The cats loathe these birds as they always get teased by them. Will call it a day for paperwork, make myself a drink & put my feet up. Must remember to turn the clocks forward tonight #March2017 #lambisstory #limenakia #greece #athensriviera #springtimeingreece #beautyofgreece (at Vouliagméni, Greece)

Xronia polla! Happy #greekindependenceday! Kai tou xronou The Limenakia - a pic from yesterday. I'm staying at home this weekend to sort out things as there'll be a lot of people out & about due to the Greek holiday. I wonder if I could persuade one of my friends to come down here with me after I return from Ios - it is such a magical spot. I've been lucky with the weather while I've been in Athens. When my mum was alive we'd have long discussions about which was most beautiful: Attica or the Cyclades - I'd always vote for the Cyclades (those little white houses). This year I've come to see that both places are beautiful in their own way. Monemvasia, Peloponnesus & Laconia showed me their charms over Christmas, but there are a lot of places I have only visited as a child .... or not at all. While I won't wander far from Ios at this time of year, methinks it's time to explore & experience more of Greece this winter #March2017 #lambisstory #athensriviera #greece #limenakia #springtimeingreece #beautyofgreece (at Island Athens Riviera)

Did I go to the Limenakia? But of course - when I'm determined to do something, I do it. I even walked all the way down. Last time I did that was when I was in my 20s. In those days mainly nudists, gays & a few couples gathered there - I felt completely safe. I'd hitched back then (pretty fearless I was in those days & it was a safer world). Nowadays I think the place has become more mainstream & I didn't feel comfortable alone, so I took loads of pics & left. Always follow your gut instinct! I walked down to a little cove just before the main Varkiza beach to have a coffee & use their wifi. Will go to the cove afterwards & may even have a dip in the sea. There are quite a few people about so I feel safe. No need to take unnecessary risks #March2017 #lambisstory #limenakia #athensriviera #greece #springtimeingreece #beautyofgreece (at Alkionides Cafe Varkiza)