Ahhhh relaxation mode in full swing. We are fearing Athens as we are so enjoying the pool and relaxing that going to a big city again we are not going to know what to do with ourselves. We decided that today we would stay by the pool for the whole day, instead of going into the village. We don't have a pool in Paros so we figured we might as well take advantage of it when we have it.
We slept in this morning, as we do every morning, and then had a relaxing time at the room before starting the long process of getting ready for the pool. Man it is such an ordeal. Sun screening, making sure we have everything, bringing the sunscreen, towels, blah blah blah, and then finally leaving for the actually pool. But it is worth it is others is definitely that.
When we got to the pool we were surprised at how many people were there. No open chairs to be found. This was sad, but we wanted to have our lunch and coffee before anyways. Luckily while we were eating overlooking the pool, two people left, and they were even under an unmbrella, so we quickly jumped on the chairs. There are only 3 umbrellas so getting one was actually a surprise.
We enjoyed and relaxed by the pool all day long. Periodically ordering sodas and waters, and drinks. Plus we got to swim which was lovely. Make sure you stay on Luke's good side though, if you get out of line he will push you in the pool. People watching by the pool is much less entertaining but sometimes has its up sides. For starters we give people nicknames, if they are worthy of it and watch as they do a quick dip then head back to tan, or whatever. It's quite fun.
The water here is really weird. We think that it is actually a fresh water swimming pool, because it is the same as the water in the shower. Very, very mineraly. At first you get in the pool and think that it is super chloriney, but realize it actually isn't chlorine at all. We realized because Luke opened his eyes under water and they didn't burn. Then showering is weird because at first it feels you are rinsing a lot of chlorine off and then it doesn't go away. It's odd.
We enjoyed a long relaxing day in and out of the pool. With the heat of the sun beating down on us. It was an awesome day. When we were done we came back to the room and quickly headed out again as we decided to do a little haircut on Luke. Freshen him up and because I am me and he let me do it and I needed to use the scissors one more time. Nailed it for sure this time. Looking forward to my actual scissors when I get home. Certainly have a new appreciation for them. We cut his hair looking over the ocean it was beautiful.
Afterwards we got ready and headed for dinner. We went to a local little place just outside the hotel. An interesting family run restaurant. They make everything fresh daily, but once a day, a noon. So your food I fresh, just not straight outta the oven fresh. They also take you inside to look at everything before you order. It was definitely a unique meal.
We got red peppers to start that had chunks of garlic on the top. Sliced garlic right from the clove. MMM! It was delicious! The tzatziki was also fabulous as the garlic was very potent in that as well. Then the Greek salad gave me my onion fix. Mm mm good!
Few random thoughts. First, we had a very long conversation on how you actually say tzatziki. It went on for quite sometime, as we first had to figure out how to spell it, then how we say without thinking about it, and then how we actually think it is said.
Now onto Greek salads. My favourite one so far has had dill on it. This was the best addition ever! It was the perfect amount and it almost seemed like everything had some dill coating on it. Mm it was the perfect addition. But I like my salads a certain way, mostly because I am weird and particular and just really enjoy how I make my salads so I don't order them usually. Tonight my Greek salad had capers, and jalapeños, so that was weird. Also looking forward to csear salad when going home, good old Rene's dressing, csear salad done right.
All in all we had a great day. Tomorrow we head to the island of Paros. Hard to believe our trip is coming to an end, rather quickly might I had. We try not to think about it, and just enjoy the time we have left.
And so the adventure continues...
This is beautiful!!!
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