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Published: July 27th 2006
Arrival on Spetses
This was the view that greeted us as we alighted from the ferry.I have recently re-emerged from a five day stint of relaxing on the Grecian island of Spetses. The weather, in case you’re interested, was hot and sunny. Everyday. Which was perfect for soaking up the sun and lounging around by the pool. This, by the way, pretty much encompassed our daily schedule. Everyday, Mom and Aunt Judy would wake, go for a walk, then I’d join them for breakfast. Following breakfast, we’d reward our hard work at standing in the buffet line by retiring to said pool. There, a steady routine of swim, read, nap, swim, read, nap was implemented. Around the dinner hour we’d make our way into town in search of sustenance. This proved to be our biggest challenge during the day: deciding where to eat. Given the sheer quantity of culinary delights offered on Spetses, it was not an easy task. Still, we managed somehow.
Spetses itself is a charming island. There are very few autos (but many motos), making one feel as though they have stepped back in time to an era long since passed elsewhere. To help add to the sense of stepping back in time, the popular radio station on the island played a
Spetses.
Walking into town from the hotel, I came upon this vista and thought it was rather picturesque. curiously high number of hits from the 80’s. The taxi to the ferry terminal was rocking out to Van Halen’s “Jump,” while Chris De Burg’s “Lady in Red” greeted us as we wafted down to breakfast our first morning. In fact, most breakfasts featured those classics from the 80’s that we all know and love. I was even surprised to hear Michael Jackson crooning that soulful ode to the gal who keeps the card catalogue organized, “Librarian Girl.” Passé in North America, the King of Pop it seems still reigns supreme on the island where time stands still.
Or at least time seemed to stand still. Regrettably, we had to leave Spetses behind as the next adventure was beckoning. However, as I cast my thoughts back on the past few days, I can’t help but remember some perhaps prophetic words a local shopkeeper shared with Aunt Judy. As she paid for her purchases and was preparing to go, the shopkeeper said to her, “See you next year.” Maybe…just maybe.
(Incidentally, sorry there are no pictures of Spetses up for the time being. I am having some issues with loading pictures at this internet café. I’ll get some posted
Greek Food
I love food and Spetses offered up a veritable smorgasbord of delectable dishes. when I can. In the meantime, take my word for it, it's beautiful).
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Irene
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Great to hear that !
I'm from Russia and I've been into his music for 12 years . I dunno if Michael is as big in Russia as in Greece , but I know lotsa guys from all over the world who appreciate his talent . C'mon , guys , why on earth do you think that the USA is the centre of the Universe ? LOL BTW, lots of people in the US love his music . It doesn't mean that the time has stopped for us , it means that his music is timeless and that Michael still rules ,and that we simply love good music . I love ' Liberian Girl ' Looking forward to hif new stuff !