I forgot some important details about this island. First of all...the car rental place is only open from 4:00am - 1:00pm...and...the owner had to check his register to see if he had a car available for us. Hah! Who else was going to rent a car?! Our car is not old but it has definitely been through a few wars and some serious side gouging!!
Second...there is one gas station on the island, about 5km from the port It is open from 9:00am - 1:00pm on various days of the week...and, have I mentioned that rental cars have empty (or near empty) gas tanks when you pick them up? As a result, when we rented our car at 5:30am, the agent had to pour some gas into the tank so that we could get to the gas station when it opened!!
Third, I learned today that churches are built facing east. So, if you are ever lost in the hills on a Greek island, you should be able to determine your direction by the closest small church!!
Fourth, one of the best traditions on the islands. When you ask for your bill after dinner (they will never bring a bill until asked) it is presented along with a dessert, sometimes fresh fruit, other times a sweet wine. It is their way of thanking the customer!!
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