Itisallgreek2me

Thursday, 7 July 2022… The only passenger to board the 06.00 hours bus in Igoumenitsa, going to Parga, was me, although we zigzagged off the main road from time to time and picked up the odd passenger here and there. Grateful to be met at the bus station by my host Spiros, who took care of my luggage until later in the day.

Uppermost in my mind before leaving Igoumenitsa was that there are no buses between the two places on weekends and I need to return to Igoumenitsa on Sunday in order to catch my ferry to Paxos. The thought had crossed my mind that perhaps I could go to Paxos on one of the daily excursion boats from Parga? However, after going down to the pier this morning and talking to one of the captains, I now know it’s not possible, in fact, it’s forbidden… every passenger they take they must return. So, short of a miracle, it will be a E55 taxi ride on Sunday.

Enjoyed strolling about the town (clocked up more than 8km today) while the majority of the tourists were still sleeping off last night’s escapades, ending up at Valtos beach. Located in the bay on the other side of the Venetian Castle, I enquired about the cost of a sunbed and umbrella. They wanted E10… it’s a set he said, 2 sunbeds and an umbrella, no allowance for a sole traveller. Oh well, planted my towel on the pebbles at the far end of the beach and spent 3-4 hours in my own little paradise.

Spoke to a lady I noticed walking along the shoreline, picking up some things off the beach. Her name was Birgitta, she is from Denmark and since she was a little girl, she has collected pieces of glass off beaches all over the world. Birgitta told me how therapeutic she finds this hobby so I tried it today and you know what, Birgitta was right. Walking along the shoreline, having the occasional dip and searching for these little gems… any stresses and worries soon disappeared.

After making my way slowly back up the hill, I visited the Venetian Castle which had been closed earlier in the day, before checking into my studio apartment. The harbour was heaving tonight when I went down for something to eat and drink… I guess they all have to holiday somewhere.

Tomorrow’s weather forecast isn’t looking too great… partly cloudy and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. It could be a perfect day for walking to Anthoussa and up to the Ali Pasha Castle.

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