I am feeling a bit unwell this morning.  We assume it has something to do with the heat.  It has been very hot the past few days.  We were going to catch a bus at 7:50 AM to Kos town to catch the 11 AM ferry, which would get us there very very early.  I am feeling that I need a bit more sleep so we decide to take a cab instead.  That gives me some much needed sleep.

We walk to the center of town where the cab station is and get the next cab in line.  After a couple of minutes he asks if we are sure we need to go to Kos Town for the ferry and not Mastichari (which is MUCH closer).  We confirm that yes, we do need to go to Kos Town, but thanks for asking!  😉  We have had a few directional challenges along the way.  He is much chattier than the guy who picked us up at the airport the other night.

As we get to Kos Town he tells us that 300 to 400 refugees arrive every night from Turkey.  The new arrivals make their way to the Police Station to receive information and help.  I don’t know how many aid workers there are or how quickly these people are being helped.  It seems orderly here the way things are being done.

Stu took a walk about and gets some more photos (click here is you would like to view them).

We have a 1.5 hour ferry ride and stop first at Kalymnos.  The town looks nice, but the island outside of the town looks pretty barren.

We have heard it is nice here though.

We arrive in Leros.  Our hotel Papafotis said they would send a taxi for us.  As we disembark we are looking for people with signs.  We spot “Hotel Papafotis”.  Stu signals the driver so he lowers his sign.

I am needing a nap, so Stu goes out for some photo ops and comes back with these 🙂

This is the road in town.  The beach is on the right.  The buildings, hotels, restaurants and mini marts on the left.

Except for when the restaurant spills across the street 🙂

My stomach is feeling much better as we head out to dinner.  YEAH!!!