Once again, the suitcase was packed, ready to head for Mykonos.
It was not my first visit to this dynamic island and I have a feeling it shan't be the last.
I arrived with EasyJet, just after noon, picked up my white, 'box' vehicle at the Europcar hire and managed to get lost (well, a little) on the way to Elena Hotel in the centre of town, with a car that did not seem to go further than a second gear at most hilly, some unpaved roads.
Easy... Small island, close airport; perfect.
I fled London on my birthday to escape happy birthday songs and the obligatory cake! I know another year has passed and am happy with the thought. However, as I checked into my room, Aisha messaged me to join Pedro and other friends at Ftelia. It was a newly operated sandy beach, with a few gazebos, and scattered large cushions to lie on, bronzing (certainly my case), the delicate skin of the holidayer close to the blue, clear sea to swim at length in. I, immediately ordered a lentil and tuna salad which was wholesome and a sweet, fresh melon juice.
We spent a relaxing afternoon before heading back to our hotels to change and head to Ornos at the lovely sisters; Alesia and Danae's villa, to hook up with Aisha and other friends, get to meet new faces and watch the sunset. It was the first time I had made acquaintance of the girls and their warm welcome was followed by a cake with a candle and everyone singing Happy Birthday to me! Well, no getting away with that one. Such a pleasant surprise it was.
After sunset, dinner was at Nautilus; a favourite, where the lady owner; Irene remembered me from the previous year. En passant to the ladies' I told her it was my birthday and when I came back to the table, the birthday Greek song was being played and Irene appeared with a cake and candle while the large group at our table, accompanied by others, sang happy birthday to me! What again? So much for getting away from it all. A bit like the Monaco runaway bride. Guess some things you cannot run away from in life.
We left the restaurant at a late hour to visit Guzel; the disco in town, by the sea. There again, can you believe, the very cute manager who also recalled my last visit from the year before, heard it was my birthday and brought a candle for me to blow in the club.
Well, what can I say it actually felt like another special birthday spent in great company in Greece, three times over! They say third time lucky. Guess, time shall tell.
As though dancing in Guzel was not enough, the rest of the group; myself, the lively Soraya, accompanied by gorgeous Mazin and her close buddies; the slender Faris and his articulate partner, Rafi joined to visit Jacki 'O', the gay disco on the other side of the paved seaside. We danced the rest of the night away on tables and large, outdoor sofas until the dawn began to draw and walked our way back to our hotels.
what a way to start a holiday. The list of my friends seems endless and each and everyone of them, gives me a reason to be alive. Thank God for Every One of YOU.
It was not my first visit to this dynamic island and I have a feeling it shan't be the last.
I arrived with EasyJet, just after noon, picked up my white, 'box' vehicle at the Europcar hire and managed to get lost (well, a little) on the way to Elena Hotel in the centre of town, with a car that did not seem to go further than a second gear at most hilly, some unpaved roads.
Easy... Small island, close airport; perfect.
I fled London on my birthday to escape happy birthday songs and the obligatory cake! I know another year has passed and am happy with the thought. However, as I checked into my room, Aisha messaged me to join Pedro and other friends at Ftelia. It was a newly operated sandy beach, with a few gazebos, and scattered large cushions to lie on, bronzing (certainly my case), the delicate skin of the holidayer close to the blue, clear sea to swim at length in. I, immediately ordered a lentil and tuna salad which was wholesome and a sweet, fresh melon juice.
We spent a relaxing afternoon before heading back to our hotels to change and head to Ornos at the lovely sisters; Alesia and Danae's villa, to hook up with Aisha and other friends, get to meet new faces and watch the sunset. It was the first time I had made acquaintance of the girls and their warm welcome was followed by a cake with a candle and everyone singing Happy Birthday to me! Well, no getting away with that one. Such a pleasant surprise it was.
After sunset, dinner was at Nautilus; a favourite, where the lady owner; Irene remembered me from the previous year. En passant to the ladies' I told her it was my birthday and when I came back to the table, the birthday Greek song was being played and Irene appeared with a cake and candle while the large group at our table, accompanied by others, sang happy birthday to me! What again? So much for getting away from it all. A bit like the Monaco runaway bride. Guess some things you cannot run away from in life.
We left the restaurant at a late hour to visit Guzel; the disco in town, by the sea. There again, can you believe, the very cute manager who also recalled my last visit from the year before, heard it was my birthday and brought a candle for me to blow in the club.
Well, what can I say it actually felt like another special birthday spent in great company in Greece, three times over! They say third time lucky. Guess, time shall tell.
As though dancing in Guzel was not enough, the rest of the group; myself, the lively Soraya, accompanied by gorgeous Mazin and her close buddies; the slender Faris and his articulate partner, Rafi joined to visit Jacki 'O', the gay disco on the other side of the paved seaside. We danced the rest of the night away on tables and large, outdoor sofas until the dawn began to draw and walked our way back to our hotels.
what a way to start a holiday. The list of my friends seems endless and each and everyone of them, gives me a reason to be alive. Thank God for Every One of YOU.
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