Sunday morning-Naxos and off to Mykonos

Sunday morning-Naxos Town and beaches

We caught the boat from Paros to Naxos.  Huge boat with all types of seating-airline type plus tables, couches and outside tables and chairs.  It would have held well over a thousand people. Had a Caesar salad and the boat had arrived as it only took 50 minutes.  We caught a taxi to the hotel at St Georges Beach which is a 10 minute walk from the centre of town.  Down the beach-had a beer-back to the pool-and out for dinner as it was someone’s birthday.

We thought we found the ideal spot for dinner but alas.  Despite promises of a free glass of wine etc etc it never happened.  The food itself was ok but it reminded me of cafeteria service.  Once we were seated we were forgotten, then the ‘free’ glasses of wine didn’t come-then we had just taken the last mouthful of a really nice shared entree when the mains were upon us.  Still waiting for water and bottle of red that had been ordered when the food order was taken.  I think i cracked it a bit then and thinks did improve a little.  Certainly no tip at the end.  But it was a lovely clear night and we have had some fantastic meals in Greece.

Saturday saw us take a little bus to a beautiful beach.  5 euro chair/umbrella deal and coffee delivered to us-why can’t we do this in Australia?  Beautiful clear (crisp) water. Bit of lunch at the taverna and little nap then home for a swim, shower and out to see the sunset through the Greek ruins.

Saturday night dinner the reverse of Friday's.  Great service.  Very traditional and cost half the price.  Including glass of white each, bottle of good red plus lots of food (eg bbq'd lamb chops was 5 chops) and coffee =44 euro.

Just relaxing-even the beer comes in an ice bucket!

Naxos Town

The 'Fosters' of the Greek islands

Now sitting by pool at midday Sunday.  On the 2.30pm fast boat to Mykonos.  Finally the final of Euro2012 tonight so we will be in a bar by the beach in t-shirt and thongs with a beer in hand.  Lets hope Italy beats Spain-but then who really cares?

Sunset through the Temple of  Apollo

Some older bloke at Naxos

Young girl at Naxos

Good restaurant in Naxos

The 'Grange' of Greece?

Town Beach Naxos

See ya at the bar for the game!!!