Greece--Day 5

I was up early on day 5 and James asked if I would like to make a coffee run with him and Amanda. I thought that would be great way to see a little of the town. James had a bakery in mind and we set off. First, the navigation guidance in the car would tell us turn left, turn right. . . okay. . .there is nothing new there. 

View to the kitchen from the living area (Photo B. Knott)

What was new is that there were few street signs. The road made turns so it was a challenge to know if the driver, James, was to follow the road or to turn at the intersection! Some of the intersections were arterial crossings which didn't make one feel like you were going in the correct direction!

Miss A and Miss K playing together (Photo B. Knott)

We arrived at the bakery at seven in the morning. The door was open, a women was inside. We walked in and she immediately started talking to us; but none of us could understand what she was saying. Finally, she walked over to the clock and pointed at the number eight.

Oh. . .the store doesn't open until eight in the morning. There was no sign for open or closed and there were no operating days/hours posted either. But, she did sell us several pastries. . that James thought were day old until he held the bag and realized that they were still warm!

Getting back to town was the adventure. We took a few wrong turns and ended up driving on narrow unpaved roads, through neighborhoods, and several times, we watched while a milk delivery driver stopped took some goods to a house and returned to his truck. Then he had to turn around!!! Oh boy. . .that was a feat!

We did find a coffee shop and we did enjoy the pastries. 

Miss J, Amanda and Miss K playing Twister

We hung out at the villa. There were games of Twister. . .I was out after one round! We swam in the pool twice! We avoided the hot part of the day and we all wore our rash guards to protect our white skin! Miss Ada would see us begin putting on sun screen and she would put out her arm and leg for her sunscreen. She figured out quickly what the process was to get into the pool! 

At then end of our swim session, Mis A put her whole face in the water and I let go of her for a couple of seconds. She loved the feeling of not being held. I'd bring her to the surface of the water and she would immediately sign the word "more" over and over! 

Swimming was the best activity at the villa (Photo A. Callahan)

When it was time to get out, she cried! This time, we wrapped her in a towel and let her warm up a bit. She was happy to get back in the water for another round of play!

View at the end of the pool

For lunch we had chicken salad. Nicole bought the cooked rotisserie chicken at the supermarket. The tomatoes are delicious in Greece. For dinner, Bob grilled chicken legs and he grilled a few chicken kebabs. it was all good. James made a killer orzo salad. We also had few leftovers which was also great!

Orzo salad (photo N. Knott)

(Note: Miss K edited this post. I appreciate her willingness to help me present an accurate accounting of our trip!)