Tag: Naxos

• Arrival to Thassos (Part 1)

  

  Thassos is the island where I fell in love with Greece. I hadn’t planned to arrive until the writing workshop starts on June 9th, along with the rest of the cohort, but the Siren Song was strong. I could feel it calling me. Come back. Come home. One of my favorite books growing up was…

  Jenny Currier Shand

  June 3, 2016

  Greece, travel, Uncategorized

  encounters with strangers, Greece, Naxos, Odyssey, public transportation, travel

• “Kouvendes” on Naxos

  

  I only spent three full days on Naxos, but I can already tell you about Yiannis, the advocate of Ammos restaurant, always boasting of their excellent seafood and small menu. He greeted me every day with, “Hello, Lady” as an answer to my, “Yia sas.” His resilient smile won me over for my last supper—well,…

  Jenny Currier Shand

  May 31, 2016

  friendship, travel

  conversations, culture, friendship, Greece, Naxos, strangers, travel