James Gaston

11 Oct - Arrival in Naxos

Tight Squeeze - 13 Oct

Naxos' Old Town
12 Oct 2016 Naxos' Old Town 12 Oct 2016 Naxos, Greece

Morning arrived with the sound of rain but it wasn't rain, it was popping from the electrical transformer next to the hotel, the comfortable and reasonably-priced Anassa suites. Later the hotel's proprietor assured us it was normal, something about the evening humidity.

After a cappuccino Paul and I walked to the old town, old being relative as everything is old. Our goal was a cafe known for views but we could not find it. We visited the archaeological museum instead, a small collection of art and every-day objects dating from 5300 BC to the 5th century AD. Quick, cheap (€2), and uninspired, lacking much textual information.

Next we walked to St George beach, south of town, to watch windsurfers riding the crystal-clear water. The water is transparent like glass.

Some advice should you visit is don't drink ouzo on an empty stomach.

View from our balcony, Naxos

Greek Orthodox church

Archaeological museum

Windsurfers, St George beach

St George beach

11 Oct - Arrival in Naxos

Tight Squeeze - 13 Oct