Hydra had the most charm of the Greek islands we visited, granted we never got past the tourist traps of the immediate port. We rode donkeys, ate ice cream & baklava, eyed unusual jewelry, bought junk...
but I did find some real markets with remarkable produce for this time of year. Oranges were plentiful, so we had some fresh squeezed juice. The tangerines were sold with leaves, like in Japan, and had a strong flavor. I gave Michael 10 euros to buy anything to bring home; he spent it on a Greek flag and a bag of olives.
BTW, 1/3 of the students got mysteriously ill, eventually hitting Michael, especially, who was miserable until the donkey ride. I have to recommend Greek pharmacies, which sold the cheapest over the counter drugs ever - a small consolation for feeling crummy.
Here are Jack and Robin, with our boat behind.
Hydra had the most charm of the Greek islands we visited, granted we never got past the tourist traps of the immediate port. We rode donkeys, ate ice cream & baklava, eyed unusual jewelry, bought junk...
but I did find some real markets with remarkable produce for this time of year. Oranges were plentiful, so we had some fresh squeezed juice. The tangerines were sold with leaves, like in Japan, and had a strong flavor. I gave Michael 10 euros to buy anything to bring home; he spent it on a Greek flag and a bag of olives.
BTW, 1/3 of the students got mysteriously ill, eventually hitting Michael, especially, who was miserable until the donkey ride. I have to recommend Greek pharmacies, which sold the cheapest over the counter drugs ever - a small consolation for feeling crummy.
Here are Jack and Robin, with our boat behind.
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