To be met by Anna at the ferry is already an uplifting experience and then to be taken to her 3 acres of olive grove, lands you firmly in Greek soil. The walk to Vari beach is the perfect distance and the to swim across the bay, delicious. The best seafood risotto ever is at Alexandria’s hotel on the beach. You then return to the lovely house filled with Anna’s bright positive paintings, and wander in the garden. The bus from Vari takes you on an hour circuit around the island , where you can stop at the main town where there are many places, historic and contemporary to explore. Anna then drives you back to your ferry and you are left with her warmth and humour.