Groovy Beach on Naxos

Today Coco and I went to the beach on Naxos, Greece’s largest island.  Agios Georgios Beach in fact and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.  We rented an umbrella and two chairs naxos beach 2for 10€ which gave us a prime spot with table service. We started off ordering a couple of beers and were pleased when they were delivered in an ice pale which was left at the table.
Good news on a hot day like this.  Along with the drink order came a WiFi . password.  Top marks for this location.  A very long beach with textbook golden sand and clear blue/green water.  The water is warm and fun with perfect waves washing over you coaxing you to try your hand at body surfing.  I wasn’t up for it as I was having a lot of fun splashing around with Coco.

 

Outdoor movie theater…

Ah yes… I almost forgot.
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Last night before we left Santorini island we went to a really cool open air theatre

Director’s chairs at tables with wine and a great crowd. She’s Funny That Way was a fun summer movie jammed with movie stars.  Jennifer Aniston looked … hmm… well, terrific as the bitchy girlfriend.  The dogs in the movie had us missing Scooby and Jack. Oh my god do I miss my dogs!

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As we watched the movie I was surprised by an intermission complete with the cartoons encouraging us to go to the concession. The best part is this concession has booze. Fun.

Finding the theatre was a bit of a challenge but it was well worth the effort and the minor navigation squabble which was part of the journey.

As we recounted the trip later Mark thought he started the discussion in a sweet voice with ” Coco.. darling…my dear heart… can you please look at the goggle map and let me know if I’m going in the right direction?”  On the receiving ear, Coco heard Mark bark,” damn it bitch where the f are we and why aren’t you an expert reader of satellite images particularly in the dark?” Coco replied plaintively…where’s Chris- we need the damn poi…now!”

The island of Naxos

It’s amazing how different this island is from the last island of Santorini.  Not the typical white painted buildings and white painted fences, however still the same crazy drivers and super narrow roads.  
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We stayed at the Saint Vlassis Hotel which in nice and fortunately off the beaten path.

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Our balcony on the second floor overlooks a large rural farm area complete with chickens running amok.  Here Coco surveys the goings on.  After settling in we were off to explore Naxos Town (Chora).  What an interesting and beautiful place.  We explored an area of town Where to eat in Naxos dinnercalled the labyrinth and the name was perfect.   We walked through a maze and were rewarded for it. Where to eat in Naxos… well the restaurants in this area are amazing. They don’t have the “ocean-view” but you can have the ocean view any time! They simply put their tables out onto the road or into small squares then set up for the night.  The photo is where we ate and is a perfect example of this.  The food is remarkable and not to be missed. We ate at “Vassilis” which has a well deserved top rating on Trip Advisor.

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Thira

There are 14 communities on the island of Santorini. This town, Thira, is very touristy. Prices range wildly from expensive to outrageous… Coco came up with a plan. She used suntan lotion of a certain type and 1.5 L of water as her base for comparing prices.

Genious! A much better plan than just stomping around and griping. 

  
 

The museum of gastronomy

We happened upon this place as we veered off the tourist areas and oh my fucking God is the food ever outstanding….so if you find yourself in Athens you must go here. I will try and post pics of our meal but if I’m unable because I’m too drunk ( they left the liquour bottle at the table) ….the sinful ballerina is to die for….

  

Sea Bream.

Pork, lamb, and beef all rolled up into this delicious log of goodness.

Now this was Mark’s yummy “boob” panacotta with some sort off sweet and sour lime sauce.