I think that possibly, may be, I’m falling for you
Every time I am asked to describe about my experience over here, I have to search through a tiny cabinet file in my brain for a new adjective to portray all of its charm — the honest and sweet locals, the most clear blue water and the whole atmosphere of it all that makes me feel like I am in paradise. Frankly, the journey to Hydra was not the most pleasant. Instead of resting, I had to take care of my friend who was dealing with some sort of complicated emotional turmoil as we were waiting for our boat to arrive, but the boat ride wasn’t too bad since I just slept through most of it. From the moment we landed, I was awestruck at its timeless beauty.
Protected from bribes to modernize the island, all of the antique charms still live to this day; the roads are made of shiny cobblestones, the little houses are painted with certain colors, their windows a certain size, mysterious and curvy alleyways make for a perfect adventure without feeling too lost, and donkeys and mules carry your luggage up the hills. It seemed as though time has just passed by this quaint island and it stuck in its ancient ways instead of adopting America’s efficient model like the rest of Athens. Here, people do things a certain way, although that may not always be efficient, for the sake of experiment.
Hydra is definitely a stark contrast to Glyfada. Glyfada is more of a suburban neighborhood with its own residential area, strip malls, restaurants (including America’s fine dining, such as KFC and McDonald’s), beaches, hotels, and even clubs. Hydra, on the other hand, is pure from all of the pseudo-places, places that are man made purely for enjoyment and attractions with the exceptions of souvenir shops and boutiques, and I could not be happier. Everywhere I turn, I feel like I am alive in a painting and no matter where I point and shoot with my camera, it’s always picture perfect. This island will always have a special place in my heart, and I think it’s safe to say, yes, there’s a chance that I’ve fallen quite hard over you.
