Aegina: Take Two

We had a lovely time in Aegina this past weekend. We went for the day rather than staying the weekend and it was so worth it. It's so nice to get away from the hubbub of the city. My dad's place is a proper little hideaway where all our worries melt away. How could they not with all these cute creatures surrounding us? 

Henry had a brief dip in the pool (by way of an inflatable boat filled with lukewarm water) but he wasn't having any of it. He preferred dry land that day.

I would highly recommend at least a day trip to Aegina for anyone visiting Athens. It's so close (1 hour by boat and 45 mins by Flying Dolphin from the port of Piraeus) and yet it feels like you're on a faraway island getaway. You can find more information about travelling to Aegina, including ferry schedules, here.

What did you get up to over the weekend?

A Video: Henry's First Trip to Aegina

I just wanted to share a little video I made on iMovie of Henry's first trip to Aegina a couple of weeks ago. We had a blast over there and we can't wait to go again this weekend when his great aunt and uncle will be visiting all the way from the UK. It'll be their first time meeting Henry.

Oh what fun!

The song in the video is 'Los Tiempos Van Cambiando' by Franky Perez & Los Guardianes

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Henry's First Trip: Big Boats & Tiny Kittens

Our trip to the island of Aegina on Saturday was Henry's first trip away from home and his first time ever on a boat! We were only away for one night, but it was still all very exciting for Henry! We took a big boat from the port of Pireaus and were in Aegina in an hour. Luckily, the drive to the port had put Henry right to sleep so he was quietly snoozing away for the duration of the ride. 

Stepping on to the port in Aegina always takes my breath away. Even though it's only a small island at such a short distance from the mainland, visiting always feels like a proper island getaway; and now that the weather has turned truly summery, we felt like we were on vacation. We spent Saturday lounging by the pool, meeting the new kittens, having lunch by the sea and eating amazing desserts by Vinta. It was incredibly relaxing and Henry had lots of fun meeting little creatures just like himself. Seeing them altogether was cuteness overload. It was unbearable!

On Sunday, we took a stroll around the port, admiring all the big yachts and the horse drawn carriages and then sat down at a seaside cafe for some orange juice and beers. The island was already brimming with tourists marking the start of the season. We took the big boat back to the mainland and while Henry was edgier on the way back, I'm sure there will come a day when he'll love his trips on the big boats.

We've returned home now and our skin is that little bit darker, Henry's hair is that little bit lighter and my thighs are considerably wider. 

Here's to more trips to Aegina.

What did you get up to this weekend?

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One of those Weeks...

The Artist. Monopoly. Aegina.

You know when you have one of those weeks that make you grateful for everything that make up your life.  I had one of those last week.  

I watched The Artist with my hubby and best friend (what an absolute delight!) and played Monopoly with my sis and her boyfriend until the early hours.  

The highlight was visiting my Dad on Sunday who lives on the beautiful island of Aegina, a 45min ferry ride from the port of Piraeus.

His home is gorgeous; sitting on top of a mountain overlooking pistachio orchards, olive groves and the vast blue Aegean sea.  The sunsets from that place are absolutely breathtaking.  And what's more, his house is always overrun with cute furry animals.  It seems like every time we go over there he's adopted a new animal to add to their family of three cats and four dogs.  There's nothing better than cosying up to one of them in front of the fire as you watch the sun go down into the sea. 

I'm looking forward to getting back there really soon!

I was killing it at late night Monopoly

Arriving on the island

Sleepy kitty

In other news, I've started drinking caffeinated coffee again.  It was never really my intention to give it up altogether.  I lasted 10 days to see how a caffeine-free life would affect my mood and after failing to notice a difference I'm going to continue enjoying it in moderation. Also! We'll be moving house again!  Watch this space.

Hope you're all having a good week so far!

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