Greece - Day 9

In which there's a hike, a fire and some French.

In case you're wondering, it's Monday! On vacation you totally forget about the days of the week!










Today Jesse and I hiked up to Ano Vatheia, a tiny village a few miles from where we stayed. This was a quint little village. We were there during the late morning and early afternoon - so it was hot! So hot that all the sheep in a nearby field were huddled under one tree. So hot that on our way back was say a fire nearby. We saw the planes come and drop their water loads onto the fire, but it wasn't quick enough to save some of the olive trees that Holly's sister had in that area.

Late in the afternoon the Frenches came. This was another family that was staying with us - friends of the Polhemus's. Jonathon, Candice and their three boys: Lucien, Francis and Arran (aged 8,10 and 11 respectively). We played some games with the kids and then got ready for another swim.

We went swimming in a beach in Amarinthos - so really close by. This photo has Arran in the foreground and Francis in the water.

Every time we went outside in the late day or evening, we all protected ourselves with mosquito spray. It's not like they were swarming with mosquitoes or anything - but they do have them (couldn't tell if they stayed away from those white-trunked trees or not though!). All of the Polhemus's were bitten throughout the week in various spots causing much itching and sleepless nights. I'm happy to report that I made it through my entire trip without one mosquito bite! I guess Greek mosquitoes don't like the taste of Canadians! :-)