Hydra

20 June 2018

The Squad enjoying lunch

Hopped on a noon ferry making our way to the island of Hydra. There are no cars on the island except for a few work vehicles and a pickup truck used by the fire station. Most things are done with hand carts and donkeys and people power. We checked into our pension and dropped our bags then headed to a lovely lunch. Afterwards, we gave the kids full reign to roam about, go swimming, or whatever their hearts desired. They found an open concrete platform to perch on and spent the afternoon swimming and sunning.

Hydra is beautiful, quiet, and serene. Folks take pride in their little family run restaurants and stores and seem content and happy despite not having the accoutrements of city life.

One of the highlights was spotting Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa and their kids. Abby, in a moment of bravery, approached him and asked if he was on Riverdale. He replied, "yes," and asked her if she liked the show. She kept her cool and let him know that she certainly does.

Now, off to Athens.

Another way goods are ferried to and fro

How goods are ferried to and fro

view of Hydra town

Looking good AND Mark Consuelos in the background!

EVERYONE needs a giant rubber ducky on their sailboat.

CJ jumping off cliff

Transporting deliveries from the harbor

They even carry roof tiles!