This morning, I drank my coffee from one of the lovely little cups and saucers I brought home from H Pounta, Lisbet's family restaurant in Chora. I always loved a perfect coffee cup, and I am convinced the coffee tasted extra delicious on this day! Lisbet shared with me that her art is what brought her to Folegandros. The rest, you will have to find out for yourself.
Back to the coffee ... as I sipped, I felt the delicate, but potent small pain of nostalgia. In Greek, 'nostalgia' literally means 'the pain from an old wound'. It's a twinge in your heart- a feeling of a place where we ache to go again.
The Small Jewel is without a doubt ... a place you will want to go ... again and again and again. I spent one blissful week in this charming Cycladic cottage. I enjoy traveling alone, and the space was just right for me and my little Yorkie, Lolita. A couple would also feel quite comfortable in the house. Lisbet's daughter Lea scooped me up from the port upon arrival and provided a smooth check in. Do yourself a favor and open all the windows as soon as you arrive ... the breeze blowing off the sea is almost ... ALMOST ... as delicious as the VIEW. The view is OUT. OF. THIS. WORLD! From both balconies you can see the Panagia ... a sight to truly behold!
Don't miss brunch at Lisbet's restaurant, H Pounta. The garden is absolutely endearing, and the gentle breezes waft the faint sound of classical music to your ears as you enjoy your meal. And, I dare you to come away without snatching up some of Lisbet's precious handmade ceramics!
Other tips ... take the bus boat from Agali to Agios Nikolaos and Livadaki Beaches, make the hike to Fira Beach, drink rakomelo, eat matsata (local hand-made pasta), shop at Malama, and oh! there are a bunch of paperback books tucked away in the right drawer of the daybed of the house! Squeal!!
Now hurry up and click that RESERVE button...