Sunday, November 12, 2023

12 November 2023 Vouliagmeni: To the Beach on Sunday Afternoon

 


  After the great sunset last night we decided to go to Vouliagmeni Beach.  Lots of folks had the same idea as we did.  It was 5 Euro each to get in but that came with beach chairs and umbrellas.  The umbrellas did not stop any of the sun but it was not needed as the temperature was only in the mid 70's.  We sat in the loungers for a bit watching the sailboarders, swimmers and water skiers.  There was an odd sound that was hard to place.  It sounded like horse hoofs on pavement but that was impossible.  We finally figured out that there were two dozen or more serious paddle ball matches going on.  All the smacking of the balls made this sound.  We walked down to the end of the beach and then headed back.  Saw some fun birds and got some tasty snacks while we were out.  A fine Sunday all in all.


Intense red colors


Many layers of clouds


A fine end to the 11th


Late in the day for surfing


So red


Sardinian Warbler welcomes us in the morning


Made it to the beach


A statue commemorating the 2004 Olympic triathlon held here


Cat lady bring the lunch


Some umbrellas are less efficient than others in blocking the light


Beginner sailboarders perhaps taking lessons


Cat lady goes for a swim, she had double barrel snorkels


You can see both snorkel tubes


Packed together 


Lots of paddle ball being played


Very serious about this sport


Caviar?


Or vodka?


Hey there El Gato


We looked back at our place


Hot glass once existed here


Rose ringed parakeets


Screeching as usual


Hooded crow


The red fruit of the palms must be tasty



But not as tasty as the bits at the bakery


Hand made ice cream bars


It has been 1 year and 160 days since we began our Migration