An Alonissos Book

Tony ordered an Alonissos book called 'These Scattered Isles' online, when it arrived yesterday we were chuffed to see a photo of Petros Cottage on it's front cover. Judging by the clothes the two people in the foreground are wearing, it looks like it could have been taken in the 60s.....  We were surprised at how little our house has changed and how much the village has. The book is written by Kostas Mavrikis who built and installed the Alonissos museum in Patitiri harbour, worth a look if you're interested in Greek history.

Ouzo Hangings....

This is the roof of an open-to-the-elements, water-side Alonissos beach bar.  Fab decorations, no?  These empty little bottles once contained the local ouzo and now they tinkle in the breeze.............love them!  Just click on the photo for a better view.

Blue Skies, Turquoise Water

Click on this image to see how clear and clean the sea around Alonissos is.  The island sits in a marine park designed to protect wildlife, which means water sports are banned.  So the beaches are peaceful and the water is crystal.....