Ethan outside the Parthenon, Athens.

A night view of the Acropolis, Athens.

Greek Salad – Yum!

A view over Athens from the Acropolis.

Changing of the Guard, Syntagma Square, Athens.

These two adorable puppies were for sale in one of the Athenian pet shops.

The flight from Athens to Ikaria took just 50 minutes on this domestic Olympic Airways flight.

An evening walk saw us on a headland near Armenistis, Ikaria, just in time for the sunset.

The beach at Nas, a few kilometers from Arnemistis, Ikaria. Behind the beach are the remains of the Temple of Artemis. There is little to be seen, apart from some foundations and low walls. Nas is a good starting point from which to explore the Halaris Canyon that extends several kilometers inland.

Koskinas Castle, Ikaria. On a bleak, wind swept mountain stand the remains of an 11th century Byzantine fortress. Inside the walls is the church of St. George Dorganas, which is still used today.

The view from Koskinas Castle, Ikaria, is stunning. On a clear day, the Aegean and Ikarian seas can be seen in all directions.

Sunset from the Cavos Bay Hotel, Armenistis, Ikaria.

A few minutes drive from the sleepy village of Manganitis is this tiny bay looking out to the sea of Icarus.

The Blue Velvet ferry took us from Agios Krikios port, Ikaria, to the main vaillage and port of Fourni island.

One of the many cats that hang around Greek tavernas and cafes. This particular one was quite happy sleeping next to my chair, and was there every time we called at this cafe.

Fourni is an island of excellent food and wine. These stuffed peppers were superb.

This donkey became the reason for a daily walk over one of the headlands on Fourni. We took him apples for breakfast.

Cat and Kitten amongst the feta tins, Fourni.

Driving to Samos Town one afternoon, we were confronted by this forest fire. The road led down though it but was impassable due to the acrid smoke. We had no alternative but to take a much longer route home.

Bougainvillea, Kokkari, Samos.

Statue of Pythagoras, Pythagorio Harbour, Samos.

Taverna Kitten, Kokkari, Samos.

The hills behind Kokkari are superb walking country. This goatherd was moving his herd to pastures further down the mountain.

Beautiful Chilled Retsina.