Our third stop on this trip is the island of Lefkada, which is about the size of Martha’s Vineyard.

From where our ferry docked in Vasiliki we drove to the town of Nydri where we hiked (in the shade) up to the Nydri Falls and took a dip in the very cold pool of water at its base. At several spots, on the way back down from the falls, we stopped and navigated the rocks to cool off in the stream.

I’m very lucky to have Paul and D as they helped me navigate the slippery rocks, carry my bag to and from the beach, wheel my luggage for me.

The falls aren’t very large but it was pretty nonetheless and a cool pit stop on an otherwise hot day. This is the first day where it truly felt hot. The sun has been strong but we haven’t been sweaty. The temps are in the 90s and it’s get hotter when we move inland.

After the falls we went to Nydri beach, finding a spot for Mythos beers, spicy feta dip and olives. D enjoyed a smoothie and a large bowl of yogurt with honey.

By 6pm we were in Agios Nikitas, checked into our hotel, and sitting poolside with aperol spritzes. While D enjoyed splashing around in the pool by himself, he’s missing his sister (sometimes) and remarked earlier that we’ll see her in six days.

Dinner tonight at Asperous Taverna where we started with feta wrapped in phyllo dough with sesame and honey. Paul had lamb knuckle on a purée of pumpkin, carrot and sweet potato. D has chicken souvlaki and I opted for two appetizers: mushrooms in a tomato sauce and dolmades.

Around 11pm we spotted a brush fire on the hill just above downtown Agios Nikitas. They are a common occurrence in the summer in Greece but unnerving nonetheless.