Author Archives: BarryH

I spent much of Saturday wandering the streets of Kos, killing time until the ferry, rescheduled for 16.15 from the original 12.30. I had breakfast at 08.00 and then headed out in search of a decent cup of coffee but … Continue reading →

All change on Friday.  Time to leave Nisyros. It’s amazing that I’ve been here for a month.  Can’t really think of a hotel room as ‘home’ but I left it with some nostalgia.  Indeed I left the island with some … Continue reading →

Thursday and my last full day on Nisyros.  The island’s ferry has not been fixed, waiting for a part from Germany apparently.  Maybe next week.  Locals doubt it.  So I have to leave the island on Friday in order to … Continue reading →

Two blog posts in a day so I can hopefully make an early start on Wednesday I finally had my quiet day today.  I walked just over half the distance I covered yesterday. The island’s internet was working but not … Continue reading →

I really needed an easy day on Monday.  My legs were beginning to ache a bit by the end of the longer-than-expected walk on Sunday.  Part of problem with walking somewhere for the first time is that you don’t know … Continue reading →

Sunday, no bells and no broadcast service across the town.  That must be reserved for Special Occasions. I felt the need for a quiet day in walking terms after the long walk yesterday but, as is often the case, it … Continue reading →

Apologies: mega blogus interuptus this morning.  All pics now inserted. Weather event here — howling wind probably interfering with internet signal.  I’M PAYING FOR THIS UPDATE!!!!! A lot of rambling on Saturday too, but more in the physical sense.  I decided to … Continue reading →

A lot of rambling on Friday.  Feel free to change channels if, sorry, when, you get – bored. As predicted I was distinctly sluggish this morning.  I blame it on late-night carousing with the Dutch couple.  You will appreciate that … Continue reading →

Breakfast good again this morning but different.  It included the Greek version of egg and bacon with slices of green pepper and tomato.  Very tasty actually. I didn’t have time to do much before the ferry which was timetabled for, … Continue reading →