Escape route
Leaving Skiathos Town
Sailing along a deserted coastline until we rounded a headland into a harbor surrounded by hills covered in white houses with red-tiled roofs.
The town seemed quiet even at midday, we knew our accommodation was along the seafront to the left so we wheeled our bags in that direction. I asked for directions and was told to look out for a blue sign. Arriving in front of a run-down motel style place with a big blue front sign missing two letters, I went in asking with a heavy heart it we were at the right place. Gladly the answer was no and was told to try next door.
Now this was more like it, the hotel looked swish and smart, and the receptionist greeted us with the phrase every traveler hopes for, “you've been upgraded”. Michelle quickly pulled a toy koala our of her handbag and gave it to her, which she asked what should she call it. I told her that every Koala was called Blinky.
She showed us to our one-bedroom suite which resembled a country farmhouse. It's shutters at the front opened to a sweeping view of the sea and a glimpse of town, the rear bedroom shutters opened to reveal an olive grove and a mountain. There were no other people around, it seemed secluded. Our front balcony had a table and two chairs, basked in afternoon sunshine and was quiet except for an occasional car or ship and the sound of the sea. The 3 rooms are huge with tall ceilings and a earth-red tiled floor. Booked for 2 nights, we do not want to leave. Canceling the next island and any further travel we are stopping here for 10 nights.
Crusing along Skopelos coast
Arrival Skiathos town
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