Opted for spending our Friday night in airports rather than sleeping.  So when we arrived at Athens 2:00am we were not surprised to see our friends sleeping on the airport floor after a long wait.  

Could be in Africa!  
An early bird flight to the island of Skiathos followed by a high speed taxi ride got us to the Meltemi cafe on the waterfront before it was even open. The taxis here are fully adaptable and fitted with stretch straps as standard it seems 

 Never mind, the cafes all leave their comfy furniture out (it never rains here) so some of us grabbed the opportunity for some shut-eye before sunrise. When the staff finally arrived at 7:00am we decided to start as we meant to continue and ordered a jug of wine with breakfast (how bad is that!).  

 With most of the day to kill before collecting the boat, we wandered off in search of a beach. Quaint paved roads between typical white and blue houses.  Found the perfect beach with sun loungers which we saw as sleepers, and spent a delightful day dozing, swimming and getting into the Greek way of life. 

    
  Can’t beat cold beer in an iced glass! 
Finally the tedious part loomed. Boat hand-over, shopping and loading up. All in 35 degrees ……..  The holiday begins.