The harbor of Hydra with its rustic fishing boats surrounded by the whitewashed houses. May 28, 2015

Since there are no cars on the Greek island of Hydra, donkeys do the transporting. Also known for its stray cats…three of whom thought I should share my dinner with them…Hydra is just beautiful and quaint…my two favorite words all rolled up into one place. May 28, 2015

I had lunch at the restaurant with the blue shutters and red chairs. This quaint back street that leads to Hydra’s harbor has several little restaurants along the way. May 28, 2015

Hydra, after the late afternoon storm, that brought Rosie, my Greece tour roommate and I to a bar. We ducked into the bar and watched as the locals prepared for the storm and then nestled in as the storm hit. It all lasted about 30 minutes but it was pretty heavy rain. I was going to head back to the hotel but as soon as I felt those rain drops; the bar with a glass of wine was the safest and coziest place. May 28, 2015

The view of Hydra from my chair at the restaurant Rosie and I were sitting in for dinner. May 28, 2015

Today was all about Hydra, Greece…no cars just donkeys, carts, lots of cats, blue waters and boats. I will admit to slow walks, window-shopping, a long leisurely lunch and dinner…including lots of white wine…with more window shopping and some great rice pudding. Gee..I’m worn out! May 29, 2015

The Hydra harbor where the hard working donkeys carry merchandise for the shopkeepers and luggage for the tourists. May 29, 2015

The beautiful blue water and harbor on the Greek island of Hydra. May 29, 2015

The cat committee welcome new tourists descend on the Greek island of Hydra. May 29, 2015

A grand look at Hydra from up high. May 29, 2015

This grand building is the reconstructed Stoa of Attalos, a 2nd century B.C. building that was restored (1952-56) by the American School of Classical Studies to house the finds from excavations at the site. The original Stoa was built by Attalos II, King of Pergamon (159-138 B.C.), and functioned as a place for meetings and walks and as a commercial center. May 30, 2015

Another view in Athens of the Acropolis from the ancient Agora, which was a large square on the northwest slope of the Acropolis where social, religious, commerce, outdoor theatrical performances and athletic contests were held. May 30, 2015

More of the Agora. May 30, 2015

A view in Athens of the Acropolis from the ancient Agora, which was a large square on the northwest slope of the Acropolis where social, religious, commerce, outdoor theatrical performances and athletic contests were held. May 30, 2015

Here’s closer look at the Temple of Hephaistos at the Agora. May 30, 2015