We woke up at 0700 because the ferry to Paros was leaving at 0900. We had the front desk guy knock on our door to wake us up. I went downstairs and paid the bill (26,000 DR). After that, I went upstairs to wake up Anne so she could get ready as the bus was leaving to the port at about 0810. As she got ready, I remembered a dream I had the night before. It was awesome because Mom, Dad, Aya, Pepin, and Pe and other family members I could not figure out were preparing for Abuelo Pepe’s anniversary visit. It was going to be the first time since he died in 1986 as we were excited. A big meal was being prepared at Aya’s house and we were just waiting. He came through the door and he looked so young. I know it was him, but he didn’t look old. He looked like how his father looks in the picture in Aya’s room with the dark glasses and all. It was freaky, but we were all so happy. He talked about what he did up in heaven. He looked for things to eat, to do, etc. It wasn’t hard because everything was there to be had, but he loved to look. Aya was sitting next to me and he in front of her. She had her head down and she was holding his hand. She couldn’t believe he was in the same room with her. I then woke up and had this incredible feeling of peace and a feeling that Pe or Aya had had the same exact dream. I will ask them when I get back.
After Ana packed, we went downstairs and the same old couple who took us to the port yesterday took us again. They spoke no English (and us no Greek), but she seemed to be telling us through hand gestures and grunts that they were married and happy. They smiled a lot and he honked and said hello to everyone. I guess he was very popular and she seemed proud that he honked and greeted everyone. They dropped us off and we sat down to have breakfast: nescafe and croissant.
As I sat in the café, Anne bought postcards and stamps and was told the ferry was delayed until 1030. All the ferries we had taken on this trip so far (2) have been delayed. It’s not such a good sign. Maybe someone does not want us to leave. I love this place. I would buy a house here and live the summers in it. Imagine a villa in Oia and everyday waking up to the most incredible views in the world. I have now named this my favorite place in the world for two reasons: peacefully beautiful and dirt cheap. It seemed like I didn’t leave since the first time I came. Everything is the same except that I am with Anne which is better. She looks good with her honey golden tan. I said to myself, I will come every year for the rest of my life. If not, at least every couple of years. This place really gets to me in a good way.
The ship finally came about 1045. We boarded and said in the comfortable Pullman seats. It’s 1130 and we’re about to begin our first game of scrabble. I predict that I will WIN WIN. Ha! Ha! Ha!
Ana | Alex |
1 CARD – 14 | 1. TRAINED – 16 |
2 TIE – 3 | 2. FUNK – 13 |
3 TAX – 20 | 3. REPENT – 14 |
4 QUIT- 24 | 4. LEAN – 8 |
5 OUZO – 42 | 5. HALO – 21 |
6 RUSH – 7 | 6. NIP – 10 |
7 PEW – 16 | 7. MAYOR – 20 |
8 MOVE – 36 | 8. DRAWL – 26 |
9 EEL – 6 | 9. EGG – 15 |
10 GRAY – 36 | 10. PASSED |
11 DO – 7 | 11. DYE – 8 |
12 ALSO – 12 | 12. EVE – 18 |
13 SNIP – 12 | 13. BRUSH – 20 |
14 BAD – 12 | 14. ICY – 16 |
15 GEL – 12 | 15. HEY – 10 |
16 OF – 5 | 16. OIA/ID – 8 |
17 STRAINED – 18 | 17. BINS – 18 |
18 BUNT – 21 | 18. TROT – 5 |
19 JET – 10 | 19. NO – 4 |
20 TIE - 6 | 20. MY – 11 |
21 IT – 4 | 21. WIT - 12 |
TOTAL: 327 | 22. C - 3 |
TOTAL: 273 |
Anne won! We finished the game at 1324. The game lasted almost two hours. We haven’t arrived in Paros yet, but we are patiently waiting. I am back and we’re not going to Paros today! The ferry stopped, but we waited too long and it was too late to get off. We thought the boat was still moving and thought we had more time. Anne and I ran downstairs and we got there just when the ship was pulling away from the port. It royally sucks, but what can you do. Anne felt bad and wanted to wait to not get stuck in a line in the car holding area where it is really hot. The ferry is going straight to Athens and we have not decided on what we are going to do. All I know is that we’re going to play yet another Scrabble game.
Ana | Alex |
1. FIB – 16 | 1. PINTO – 11 |
2. AT – 2 | 2. SHIP/IF – 26 |
3. PASSED | 3. ELATE – 9 |
4. LASH – 11 | 4. GEMS – 14 |
5. FIBER – 22 | 5. VIXEN – 30 |
6. BURY – 133 | 6. WASH – 18 |
7. MOVED – 22 | 7. YIELD – 18 |
8. QUIZ – 44 | 8. SET – 4 |
9. VOW – 18 | 9. ERA/OR – 7 |
10. DAB – 12 | 10. KNELT – 10 |
11. DUG – 10 | 11. INK – 14 |
12. RIM – 6 | 12. ACE – 10 |
13. LEND – 10 | 13. TONED – 8 |
14. NAP – 10 | 14. DOPE – 14 |
15. TO – 6 | 15. TRIM – 7 |
16. RINK – 16 | 16. CAR - 9 |
17. CART – 10 | 17. ON – 2 |
18. GURU/ARE – 16 | 18. SHRINK – 24 |
19. LID – 4 | 19. AWARE – 16 |
20. OR – 4 | 20. JAR – 11 |
21. TOY - 3 | 21. OAT – 9 |
-3 for G & U | 22. IN – 4 |
TOTAL: 281 | TOTAL: 274 |
Ana won again. I have no comment, but that this was boring because the words were short and all the letters were bad. Well, we arrived in ATH at 2000. We ran to the ticket office and bought a cabin (#106) on the next ship to Mykonos. We bought food and coke and went on the ship. I cannot believe we are going on another ferry in the direction where we just sailed from, but life is good! The cabin was great: nice beds, pilllows, shower, etc. The ship’s name was DIMITRA and it stopped in Silos, Tinos, and then Mykonos. We slept the whole way.
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