The beautiful island of Aegina

I took a day trip to Aegina today from Athens...it was a nice foray away from the city. I metro'd to the Port of Piraeus (about 30 minutes from my house) and then took a ferry to the island, which only took about an hour and a half. The island was beautiful. Unfortunately, I did not get to the archaic ruins or to the other side of the island during my time there, but that just gives me a reason to head back! I wanted to share a few photos of my trip...it was a lovely, sunny and warm day :)

View of the Port of Piraeus as we departed

Fishing off the pier in Piraeus

Port of Aegina upon arrival

One of the side streets in the town of Aegina

Agios Nektarios of Aegina

Beautiful lanterns in the monastery chapel

Wrought iron

Listening for the scraping sound in the tomb...though I'm not completely sure why. I heard water running..?

Leaving the chapel

The view of the tomb of the saint

One of the cupolas of the church

The Saint

The roses were beautiful...this one caught my eye

 

Song in my head today: "Three Little Birds" Bob Marley...for some reason I always think of Bob when I go to islands :) 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaGUr6wzyT8