We left plenty of time to get down to the port from our Athens hostel, but of course there was construction on the subway lines and we had to backtrack/waste about 30 minutes attempting to get to the port. We made it with about 15 minutes to spare, but got to sleep a little on the Ferry (despite a screaming child acting like a monkey that Kristina and I almost killed).
We got to our hotel in Ios and found that it was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Thanks for the suggestion Becky McClain!! Not only is it only 13.50E, but it has a pool, wifi, incredibly friendly guests, and beautiful décor. After unloading our stuff, we headed down to the beautiful beach and got to see all the pretty white and blue houses along the way. This is the Greece I imagined.
This island’s claim to fame is its HUGE party scene. Apparently bars and clubs stay open until 4ish, at which time people flood the streets dancing until 7am. Not really sure if this actually happens, but you better believe we’re going to find out. We’ve already been invited to go to “Fun Pub” by some Aussie’s (accents, YES PUHLEASE) that are staying here (apparently it’s ‘really fun’… hence the name… and there’s a giant Jenga set- sweeeet) and also to go to a place called “Kou Bar” (sp??) by our friend Yossi from the beach (the guy who made us pay for our beach chairs but then chatted us up because he was originally from Miami). After sleeping for four hours at the beach, we’re ready to see what Ios nightlife is all about.
Other Things:
1. Greek is an alien language. I don’t understand it at all.
2. I haven’t found Kostos, but I’m still looking- why was Lena so lucky? At least there are lots of Australians here which is equally as wonderful.
3. I just went on a run and went down a dirt path at one point (sooo adventurous right??) and saw a Donkey! I think it was stuck. It started braying at me. We weren’t friends.
I’ll probably blog tomorrow before we leave this wonderful place to give updates on what is sure to be a memorable, or not so memorable, night (Justttttt kidding mom and dad…).
the jk mom and dad legit made me laugh out loud. Sounds like you got some great site seeing done in Athens(your last post)! have so much fun and keep up the blogging-I can actually hear you saying this stuff so its like youre here :) miss you tons.
ReplyDeletehaha i love you char and miss all three of you girls so much! xoxo
ReplyDelete*sightseeing haha woops. anyways when are you heading over to spain?
ReplyDeleteCharlotte, reading this is making me tear up. I am so glad you are in GREECE!!!! You are going to have the best semester ever. You better keep this blog up because A) its awesome B) I want to live vicariously through you. Make sure you play Jenga at Fun Pub, it is the most fun bar game ever.
ReplyDeleteAlso, you must do a bar crawl in every city. That is where you will meet the most absurd characters and come back with some wacky stories. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do the bar crawl in Prague... Prague Underground Bar Crawl that leaves out of Bohemia Bagel. I will not steer you wrong... ENJOY ITALY!!!!! I'm sure that Julie will die when you get there. She will have the worst FOMO (fear of missing out) of your guys' travels.
BAHHHH WRITE MOREEEE!!! I need more infoooo!!!!!!!
Hahahaa greek is very confusing... Have you found that people there are for some reason extremely loud?
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