Paxos and Anti-Paxos
Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 02:40PM 
Left behind everything I knew
All the colors were bone white and sky blue…
-Antarctica
The Weepies
Much of today has passed in a dreamlike state, from the tiny deserted island I watched the boat pass alone on deck shortly after dawn to the secluded beach on Anti-Paxos a group of us spent the afternoon on.
I called Dylan as the ship passed Atoko this morning – a private, practically deserted island owned by the man who owns EasyCruise – I was alone on the deck, and the moment was truly breathtaking. The new sun glittered off the water and islands in the distance emerged from the early mists. I imagine that any period of life on an island would be thoroughly soul changing – to be that secluded from the rest of the world, that close to one’s self – it would be amazing. After spending the day on Paxos and Anti Paxos, I’m more determined than ever to make my dream of living a month on Hydra a reality.
We finally arrived in Paxos after noon, surprised to find the tiny island to be so full of charm – and utterly lovely. After a very late brunch at a café in town, we found a group of people from our cruise also looking to take a boat out to Anti Paxos, the even smaller island off the coast. The beach was stunning – white sand ringed in white cliffs, with the deep crystalline blue waters so typical of the Ionian Sea. The afternoon was sheer perfection; three hours spent swimming, napping in the sun, and reading on the beach. There is no way to do the island any sort of justice in words, but thankfully, the photos came out well.
Tomorrow we go to Albania – which will be a completely new adventure.
~RLM
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Reader Comments (3)
All I can say is WOW. The pictures are wonderful. I have just heard of the earthquake and I hope you are fine. Tried to call you.
Love you bunches.
See, this is a place that I long for. Beautiful!
Hugs
MSB
Come to think of it, I never sent you my address! I'm back in florida and my sister's address is:
1826 SW 166th ave
Miramar, FL
33027
(i hope im not too late!) anyway, sounds like youre having a blast, I'm so jealous!!
lots of hugs and love, hamida