We have tried to find a balance between our 5 different styles of travel. It used to be easy for Brian and Tiffany to take the kids wherever and whenever we wanted. Now, these children are showing preferences and desires that deserve accommodation.
We have resolved to no longer book multi-day tours visiting temples and ruins. We consult with the children and they provide input to the family’s travel planning.
Today was a day where the children wanted to “do nothing”. In the cooperative spirit of inclusion, we (almost) did nothing today.
Our host provided us with an excellent recommendation for both breakfast and dinner. The brunch menu at Melimilon offered a number of Naxos specialties. Brian and Tiffany chose meal items which were unique to this place. The kids chose…pancakes.
At least these pancakes “tasted like a churro” so it was still a new experience to them. According to our host, the menu was crafted by the matron of the establishment who, in addition to running a restaurant, raised 9 children. We witnessed several of these beautiful, young, smiling Greek women and men servicing the tables.
After putting on our swimwear, we headed for the beach. The kids got into the water which was shallow and heated by the sun nicely. It seemed much warmer to them than the Cretan waters.
The parents stayed dry and shaded while drinking “Mermaid’s Souls” which we found to be indescribably delicious. We may try to reproduce this (or at least have fun trying).
Our indoor cat kid hung out with us on the beach. He was good company.
After showering and dressing in our newly washed clothes (Yay!), it was time to go out for dinner and to see an ancient site within short walking distance of the main harbor.
The Temple of Apollo was built in the 6th century BC but wasn’t finished. What remains today is a 6 meter (20 feet) tall marble gate which was to be the entranceway to the temple. Much of the marble used in the temple has been disbursed by the Venetians, Christians, and Ottomans who came afterwards.
We tried to have a “do nothing” day, but visiting these amazing ruins at sunset was worth it.
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