Saturday 18 April 2009

Greek Odyssey Day 5a: Hydra & Poros

We took a one-day ferry cruise to visit three islands in the Saronic Gulf - Hydra, Poros & Aegina.

While waiting for the bus to take us to Piraeus, we managed to catch the military parade as part of Greece's National Day celebration in Athens.

On the top deck of our ferry at the port of Piraeus.

Our one-day cruise journey begins.

It's never too late to read up on the places you're visiting!

Are we there yet? My old friend, motion sickness, has come to pay a visit.

First stop - the lovely island of Hydra.

The view from our ferry as it docks.

Little boats to take passengers across to the nearest mainland - the Peloponnese.

Another parade, this time on Hydra.

Since Greece is 3-quarters mountains, there are steps everywhere.

Next stop - the island of Poros.

Another view of Poros.

From our ferry - about to perform Zuhur prayers on the deck.

Windmills on the other side of the bay at Poros.
Break for Lunch!!

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