More of a stroll than a hike

The thunderstorms continued through the night but the morning had that washed pale blue look, apart from the grounds of the hotel and much of the area which was covered in reddish sand which had washed off roofs and everything else.  The hotel owner had mobilised the whole family to try to sort out the outdoor dining area but it was clearly going to take a while.

We caught the bus up to Artomena where we strolled round waiting for the bus to Faros on the far side of the island.  People wer going about their daily lives....

Faros is a pretty sheltered fishing harbour 

but our destination was a couple of kms away along the cliffs.  The monastery of Christopigi sits out on a rocky promontory and offered a lovely walk on a well paved path.

It was only about a half hour walk til we reached the monastery 

where we looked round the chapel with its beautiful carved seats and numerous icons.

Lunch was a juicy Apple eaten out on the rocks beyond the monastery 

and then we headed back to Faros to watch the fishermen sorting out their nets and catch

and took the return bus journeys.  It was a very good way to see a bit more of the island and with bus fares of €1.60 no matter where you go, good value too.

Now we need to sort things out a bit as we are on the early ferry to Milos in the morning and choose which restaurant to eat in tonight.