Weekly delivery of water bottles for one of the three markets in Chora.
The amount of plastic bottles and bags on the islands is disastrous!
We learned that it is possible to have INR blood tests done here instead of travelling by ferry to Naxos...so...John had the test done yesterday with good results! Yeah!! Unfortunately he developed a huge haematoma which was the result of the technician not using the thinnest needle! It should fade out of sight in a month or two!! We did not have to pay for the INR testing or the subsequent visit for the Doctor to check the haematoma.
Usually there is a new graduate doctor on each island every year. This does not provide any level of comfort or continuity for the locals. Last year a Doctor who had visited the island as a tourist decided to set up a permanent practice on Amorgos. With 30 years of experience, he is paid 1550 euros per month by the government! This is much more than the average person earns but much less than the average Doctor in a city.
Another trip to Nondas Organic Farm today....
....and another beautiful smile!!
This marked the first time that I have received a gift
of organic veggies after asking if I could take a photo!!
The tomatoes are like candy and the white aubergines are wonderful.
Today is packing day for our ten day/ten boat trip with our friend Theo. Most of our stuff will be left behind for when we return to Amorgos... just taking our backpacks with a few essentials. The original plans for the start of our trip have gone awry because of mechanical problems with a ferry. As a result we will stay one night on Paros before going to Syros where we will disembark and go straight to a dance performance before checking in at our accommodation.
The beauty of this trip is that I don't have to do anything!!! Theo has planned the trip, is looking after ferry tickets, accommodations and will probably search out the best food along the way. What a treat!! Another friend is leaving a car for us to use on Paros during our unexpected overnight stay.
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