One day in Aegina Greece

Join me on a tour of Aegina which is one of the islands in the Saronic Gulf. Aegina is only an hour trip from Piraeus by the regular ferry and 30 minutes with the hydrofoil.

While on the deck of our ferry I was watching the beauty in front of me.

Isn't " she sweet" ??? just in case.....

We were almost in the harbour of Aegina and I was looking out of the window. The pristine waters whose colors range from aqua to dark blue. I love the sea; it cleanses the soul and as my friend Vijay Kumar ( our Indian poet here in gather) once told me: " the waves are born to cleanse the soil. The song of the sea is to cleanse the mind. The deep blue body is to make one thoughtful"

Outside the monastery Agios Nektarios I was watching the hill in front of me and was told by a native that some people used to live in these small houses alone during periods of meditation.

The monastery of Agios Nektarios was built around 1904.  Agios Nektarios lived in the monastery for 13 years and after his death, he was buried there in a marble grave outside the church, right under the shade of a pine tree.. The saint is said to hold miraculous healing power, so I prayed for all those I know in need.

The interior of the church. For those who are familiar with orthodox churches and for those who aren't!

Later in the afternoon, we went and visited the NUNNERY OF AGIOS MINAS which is found close to the ancient temple of Afaia in the woods.

The people of this island have always been involved with the sea : either as fishermen, sailors or shipbuilders. Some are also farmers and they grow olives, pistacho nuts and fruits. I loved watching the old fishing boats

A walk along the harbour with houses painted in beautiful colors, traditional cafes and stone-paved streets.

Would you like to have a yacht? I prefer the fishing boat

According to mythology, Aegina was a beautiful young lady with whom Zeus fell in love with. In order to be alone with her, he took her to this uninhabited island in that time.

In the harbour you are greeted by the small white church of St. Nicholas

Waiting for the ship to come I was having a last look at the harbour and was thinking how small but beautiful my country is. If I am thinking well we are half  the population of NY. WOW ! Now while writing about I feel like a ladybug taking a rest on one of Granny Janny's beautiful  sunflowers.

But no matter where you go in Greece you can see ancient ruins that have its ancient history to tell. This is the home of Troy, Ulysses, Socrates, Virgil, Homer and others.

The ferry ( Fivos) was approaching the harbor and we were ready to come back to Athens.

My brother took a photo of me while watching the beautiful sunset.

One last look.........

The ferry was near and so small under the sun.

No people on deck this time but beauty everywhere.

With my sister in law, deep in the ocean of silence and taking back with me all the beautiful moments spent in just one day.