We got up very early and were picked up with Paulette and Mike at 6.15am arriving at Lavrion Port around 7.30am.

We had to wait for our ferry in the shed – it was all very casual – like waiting for the bus.

Once it arrived, it was then a matter of queuing up to get on the ferry and putting our luggage on a rack beside the cars and trucks.

It was a short 1 hour journey on calm seas to the island of Kea. The cafe on the boat was surprised to be asked for so many flat white coffees – and the number of people from down under.

From the port at Kea we were told it was less than 1km to our accommodation Porto Kea Suites – so we walked. It was a hot walk along a rough, narrow busy road but we made it. I think we’ll be getting a taxi back though.

Our room wasn’t ready as yet as it was only 11am so we got on our costumes and had a welcome refreshing swim in the lovely pool and then enjoyed relaxing on the loungers.

We got into our room very soon afterwards – and after a very nice lunch in the restaurant we all felt a bit relaxed – and a bit sleepy – so off we went for an afternoon nap.

A bit recovered in the evening, we walked the short distance back along the road checking out the many restaurants. We went to one up a little side path that had great views. We had a delicious dinner with eggplant rolls, zucchini fritters, Greek salad and shrimp saganaki – all delicious. As was the chilled Greek red wine.

On the way home a ferry came in just as the sun was going down.

It had been a very good lazy day!