The Secret Beaches of Milos

 

I didn’t know what to expect from Milos, I had never heard of it. My friend did some research and decided it was worth the stop. Looking back, I’m glad we did because it was my favorite Island of Greece thus far. It was nothing but rock formations, cave beaches and white canyons. A constant postcard, I felt like every picture we took was unreal.

Parafragas Beach

 

Our Hotel

We got off the bus and it was literally a scene from route 66. The bus dropped us in the middle of nowhere and tumbleweed stuck to our clothes and luggage. We stayed off the road in this little hotel called Moraitis Studios. We were next door to Parafragas beach, so we did some hiking and took in the sights. Somehow the secret to hiking is to think of it as just walking, Mind Blown!


                               

HitchHiking in Milos

Our Cat Friend during Lunch

Anyways, starving we went into town to Pollonia and enjoyed a delicious Greek spaghetti near the lake. Yet it took about 2 hours for us to get it. And it brought up thoughts about service and how different it is in other countries. European culture seem to be so patient and a "we have nothing but time" mentality. Where I, within the hour of waiting for the food asked the waiter for ice, if the food was ready, and again did you forget about us. At that point I had to remind myself that I’m being such an American right now! In America we have so much at our finger tips that I was unaware how annoying I was being. The wait definitely mad that meal that much better!  

Sarakinko Beach

 

With wine in tow, we went to the secret beach of Sarakiniko. Mouth dropping white salt formations which just glisten in the sunlight. The salt water spring was full of little fishes. We sipped on our wine, had some girl talk and tanned.  We later headed into town, walked around and settled in at the dock to of course watch our sunset. Which had become our thing in Greece. It’s crazy how often sunset happens but you never really pay attention to the beauty of it.  It had to be the most peaceful part of my vacation. Nowhere to be, nowhere not to be, just peace.  Our wine started to kick in and we had to stuff our faces with another round of Gyros and Chicken on a stick. Get in My Belly!

 

 

We only had one day in Milos but I suggest putting on your sneaker sandals, cargo shorts and sunblock and make an expedition through Milos. We left with our pastries and strong ass Greek coffees in hand and set seas to Athens.  

 

God Bless Athens Next…

Santorini Sunsets

From Mykonos, We got on the ferry for about 4 hours. The ferries are kind of cool, they’re situated like airplane seating but on a boat, A James Bond Boat. You can get food, watch the European Music Channel and walk on the deck. Certainly not like the Staten Island Ferry.

 

We got the port of Thira and grabbed the bus up the long coiling cliffs towards the town center, Fira. Literally Santorini is a big ole mountain, the road are nothing but cliffs. The only cities that has those luscious Blue Domes and White housing and shops are Fira and the more popular city of Oia. To be honest everything off of that is more like countryside, including our little hotel. We had these 2 Greek old married couple that had no business owning a business anymore. But we couldn’t complain because they were old and cute.

 I was so persistent on going to the jet black sand beach in Perissa.

“I'll put a string a pearls right in your hand
Make love on a beach of jet black sand
Outside in the rain we can do it all night
Out to tour the places he would not
And some you never knew would get you hot
Nothin' is forbidden when we touch..."

You guys know the rest…. Who knew Joe was trying to put us on geographically back then! Thanks Joe!

 

We ate on the beach and came back into town, bought our ferry tickets for the next stop and walked around Fira. So beautiful, the shopping is amazing, the sites at night are amazing. And I finally was able to have a Gyro, Pronounced Hero to the Greeks. You haven’t had a Gyro until you had one in Greece. Oh and the coffee forget about it. Straight addicted!!!! I was on a Gyro and coffee diet for the next remaining days.

The following afternoon we ventured to Oia. Its super clean, White architecture and a Honeymoon paradise. We enjoyed a traditional Greek lunch of Greek salad and Yogurt. We made sure to take lots of pictures and then we relaxed pool side. In Oia the sunset is the main attraction, We made our way to a rooftop restaurant early to confirm our seating and it was breathtaking. Later, I was able to enjoy a fish pedicure which feels like little electrical shocks. I don't know how to explain the sensation, It’s just weird. But my feet did feel soft.

 

 

The next day we prepared to catch the bus to the ferry into Milos and as we walked up the road with our bags in tow. 2 big ass dogs begin to bark and run towards us! I thought we were done! We had nowhere to run but we were running and screaming! Finally we looked back and the dog just stopped, I believe he was guarding his territory or protecting some pups or maybe it was just God. We were just relieved, we decided that a cab would be the best option at this point.We grabbed our bags in which we left across the street and hopped in a taxi.

Next Stop Milos!