POSTCARD FROM ALONISSOS 2005.

Yes, it's that time of the year again when One Sad Englishman bores for Britain to the massed apathy of the Mudcat and the odd (very odd) fan.

We had a great 2 weeks in Alonissos, no floods this time. We stayed in Votsi, nearer the hub of things, but as the season is only just getting started there were only about 12 tourists in the village, 3 good places to eat, 3 normally deserted beaches in half an hour's walk and a busier one closer. We did a couple of boat trips, some walking, some sunbathing, a lot of people-watching and some eating – only put on 2 pounds but managed my target of not having the same main course twice in the evenings and having some new things as well. Also tried Tsipouro for the first time.. of which more later. Didn't see a monk seal but saw plenty of Eleanora's falcons.
Took masses of photos. There were more of those strange farm vehicles based on rotorvator engines than I've seen anywhere, Sheila said I took too many photos of them!
Sorry, goat fans, didn't see many for once, but ate some!
More later when I've got time
Yasas
RtS