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Milos has many narrow, windy roads. They also do not mark their roads with any names. They are just roads... So you have to rely on your map and road signs that you hope are going the way that you are. We had heard that it was best to rent a car to see the many beaches and landscapes of the island, so we decided to do that for the other 2 days we were there. To my surprise, she assumed that we wanted a manual shift since that is what the whole island drives. I didn't find this out until after we had paid for the car and I got in. Now, it has been probably 8 years at least since I have driven a manual. Luckily I was taught with an old, red Toyota.
They had me practice in the parking lot, and I successfully went forward and reverse... Feeling pretty good about that until the attendant came over and took the e-brake off. Whoops.
Overall, I was successful. I only killed it a few times, but in my defense they were extremely steep hills going in reverse with cars, people and motorbikes lining the streets. Ok... One time I killed it in an intersection! Haha
The beaches we visited were amazing. My favorite was Sarakiniko, because of the white, smooth landscape. It was incredible. It looked like someone took marshmallow fluff and smeared it all over for miles.
I also tried to keep consistent with the food, ordering Greek salads, mussels, shrimp and seafood, which is always in season on the islands. I also have had 3 new kinds of potato chips including ketchup flavor, paprika flavor and oregano. I have liked everything so far!
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Anne Omg! Nice work with the stick shift, lady! Where was joe when you needed him?! ;)