Angles

Selection of tests I did on how my camera shoots from various angles. Small tribute to my cotton playsuit too. Crossed my mind that not much else needs to be packed for a summer holiday. Visually challenging it's not, but sometimes, visually challenging I don't need.

Kalogeros, Paros, GR

Do I look blue to you?
Wait till you see these guys:
And this lot is turning burgundy by the minute:
That's because the first have rubbed against this natural green clay rock...
...and the second, against the red clay rock right next to it.
Green clay goes turqoise once dry. (fishy got the spa treatment too)
Red clay goes a powdery lilac. (I tried both)
I tell you, this is nature's most amazing and effective spa. And this is a proof that natural clay doesn't come in tubes at the store. It's really out there.
Enough to apply on every inch of your body, absolutely free.
Hair too. No kidding, this mud does wonders, leaving everything shiny and velvety when washed off - including your swim suit.
There's plently for everyone and that rock is massive, towering over a beautiful sandy beach. Or should I say "there's still plenty" as each year, to my horror, I see tourists being griddy and happily breaking entire parts of it to take home.

If in Paros, I strrrrongly recommend the beach of Kalogeros.

Tip: have an empty water bottle with you - the clay is activated once wet and carrying sea water with your hands will take ages!

For step-by-step directions on how to use it and what's in it, see last year's post.

Lace Cream

dress - pussycat, shoes - (here), bracelet - h&m (i think),
earrings - accessorize

'Comfy' is one word i wouldn't usually match with 'lace' but in this shape, it was. And it turns out cream does a much better job than white when it comes to flattering your newly acquired tan.

Kolimbithres, Paros, GR

Kolimbithres is not about the beach. It's about the rocks. Clean, round and warm, nature's modern art in perfect shapes to lie on.
-dedicated to sweet A who's still at work.

One shoulder was enough

August moon is like no other.

Faragas, Paros, GR

Golden Garden, truly

Imagine someone's yard, where tree branches meet and blend above your head, decorated with lights inside baskets and speakers hanging like weird fruits, a cocktail bar in the centre of it all and a funky band in good mood making the happy crowd move their feet to the rythm of ska and favourite rock covers.

That was last night at Golden Beach' Golden Garden, with the "Sweet Mothers". Car parked in a field, sand in my shoes, bumping into Melroy and her blooming hair, having that Malibu and dancing in good company. I'm feeling the holiday spirit.

Dress details.

If in Paros

If in Paros tonight and are looking for a sweet alternative to mainstream Naousa / Paroikia, I say you check out what's up at Golden Garden (Golden Beach bus stop) . Funky - jazzy sounds I was told and I so fancy a sweet Malibu & Pineapple cocktail from that bar in the centre of the garden:
Flyer given to me at the gorgeous and rather private beach of Lolandonis earlier today.
Private enough to shamelessly sport this multi-clipped mess and get away with it:)

August comes in colours

In case you are starting August on top of a suit-case about to load and go, I suggest you pack it with colours. We've had enough grey and all shades of 'dull' walking around during last winter and most likely we'll have them again. I packed a rainbow and I'm glad.
Happy, sunny August, wherever you are.