It has been a month now since my Greece trip. I was thinking about it today as I thought about home and the fisherman’s harbor that was across the street from the place I use to literally dump crabs on the the tables of tourists. (They paid me to do it.)
This was the view from my “office” on a good evening back in the U.S.
No fisherman action in the evening here. but truth be told, it isn’t to far off the action I saw at dawn in Paralia at the local fisherman’s marina. Accept of course they use smaller nets than the big ships back home use and no rods to be seen. Like anyone working on a boat, there is lots of prep work for the trip out on the water.
All along the docks on this early April morning, the local fishermen and women are mending and straightening their nets. In the distance, Mt. Olympus looms. A friendly bunch at such an early hour. They didn’t even mind when I asked to take their pictures, or more accurately lifted my camera and gave them an imploring look. It worked. A smile and a nod gave me the green light.
I could have stayed at the marina all day long, I felt at home there, even if I can’t speak a lick of Greek!. Holy hard language! Pardon the New Testament pun. 😉
One fellow sipped his coffee as he worked on his nets.
This side of Paralia or (Paralija if you are Serbian) was less touristy and filled with lots of stray dogs. restaurants closed til the start of summer lined the area. An old amusement park and cart race sat on the out skirts of town.
This way to the cart racing facility The faded sign would keep better if it was taken down in the off season…
The mountains framed by the rides makes a great pic, but I was a bit shocked to see the rides all sitting out waiting for summer to start. The salt air is not so good for the mechanics… I would have reservations about getting any of these rides. 😦
Lots of doggies like this one were walking the streets. Some traveled in packs that were quite intimidating. One such pack escorted me for a short while as I strolled with trepidation.
The large dogs who were my short term companions.
They were all larger and could do some damage. Soon they ran off chasing a poor littler dog who was in their territory. This is a dog eat dog world for sure!
Canals intruded on the north side of town. This lazy little turtle sunned himself til I came alone and interrupted him.
More on Greece later. Happy Tuesday! Travel when you can!
Dobar Dan!
Chronicles of Serbia 
These are awesome pix … especially the carnival. And the harbor. But yeah, I’m not sure how safe the rides would be. I’m one of those folks who adores rides BUT keeps a wary eye on the nuts and bolts and pins all the while. o.O.
Glad the dogs didn’t harass you!