We left Sifnos bright and early to try and make our way to Paros before the Meltemi (grreat winds) came and would not allow us to sail. However, along our way to the island the wind and the sea were getting very rough and one of us got very sea sick ): So to find shelter from the sea we came to the small island of AntiParos for lunch and ended up staying there through the night and the next few days. The winds have been a constant 35 knots (40 mph) for the last few days. We must have made Boreas (God of the North wind) very angry somehow. The wind cleared the horizon and made for a beautiful sunset!
Today when we got up we found a bus schedule so we could go to the main town of AntiParos. It turns out that it is a thriving place full of many shops and delicious sorbet stores. Walking through the town we entered what used to be an old castle that once existed there but was now converted into homes, although it still had some of the old remnants remaining. We spent most of the day there and later returned to the boat for dinner. 
Tomorrow (June 23rd) we plan to spend the day going to the huge cave on AntiParos. This cave was known during the time of Alexander the Great. 
We are also planning on returning to the town of AntiParos for another look at the rich culture that exists there, as well.
-Yet another entry from Nykii (Nikandra) Sherman and Tessa Zee
2 comments:
Sounds like you all are having a good time! I hear you girls (Tessa & Nykii)have gotten a crash course in Mediterranean man behavior. Made me giggle and barf a little when Erika told me. Have fun and take a million pictures!
It's not your fault... The Aegean wind gods seem to get angry most afternoons.
it is only once you drink enough ouzo that they will allow calm passage.
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