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Yesterday we had to go down, not into town, but as far as the bridge which separates the two islands which make up Poros. The bridge goes over a small canal, about 3 metres wide. Most visitors hardly realise they are driving from one island to another. Blink and you've missed the connection.
So, to continue, it was only 9am and we had a 2 hour wait so we walked along to a coffee shop right on the water.
Looking out towards the hills of the mainland and the quiet harbour in front of the Naval School where fishing boats tie up.
The new recruits were being quick marched along the quay. We could hear the officer yelling out orders. Then I heard church bells from the cathedral in town ringing out a slow death knell. Both sounds used to be familiar when we lived in town in earshot of naval and church activities.
A line of majestic palm trees along the coast road
Sunflowers and bougainvillia
Fisherman, cousin Tasos, coming in with the morning catch
Ah, that is all so beautiful and calming. Such a lovely place to live it seems.
ReplyDeleteLooking good at the moment. Quiet again after the easter chaos
DeleteI suppose the same scenes for centuries? Just the style of boats and what the people wear change. It looks a very nice place to live.
ReplyDeleteTourism has changed the island and it's pace. Still a good place to live
DeleteHow wonderful to live in such a place.
ReplyDeleteI am very lucky I ended up here. Sometimes I wonder why I left NZ though. It's also a good place to live
DeleteNo wonder your other sister in law Rainy loves it so much there. Just beautiful. Interesting about the Naval building
ReplyDeleteHullo new sis in law. You were so close.... but you've got family elsewhere in Europe. Next time????
DeleteI really like where you live. I think I could quite happy live there too.
ReplyDeleteAn easier life!
DeleteI wonder if you miss those shouting officers and church bells? It must be quiet where you are living now.
ReplyDeleteIt's very quiet in the hills. Barking dogs and a goat bell are the only sounds
DeleteIt all looks and sounds idyllic.
ReplyDeleteIt was a quiet coffee for once. We weren't on the main road
DeleteDoes Cousin Tasos need a deck-hand for the Summer?
ReplyDeleteHed love the company and you could scale and gut for the privileged customers....like us
DeleteBeautiful views. I’d love to sit out there and just people watch
ReplyDeleteThis post beautifully captures the essence of enjoying a morning coffee ritual. There's something truly special about savoring those first moments of the day with a rich, flavorful cup.
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