I rented a yacht from Day Sail Greece (I don’t believe Day Sail Greece is around anymore) and sailed to Aegina for the day. It was the only thing we could have done. The storm was not giving up. It was raining all day.

Aegina is one of the closest Greek islands. Aegina is known for its pistachio nuts. It attracts mostly Greek tourists.

The dark clouds were relentless. We anchored the boat and I got off to explore the island. The main street is like a promenade filled with restaurants upon coffee houses upon more restaurants. It’s a dense little island with lots of cute buildings and lots of character.

I was excited and wanted to discover the island. I wanted to walk into its unique shops. There are stores to explore, and I wanted to see what they have to offer. The rain made it tough to keep my camera out but I still managed to take pictures of the sights.

The day is Sunday. As I continued to explore, I noticed everything was closed. All the clothing stores, every gelato shop, all the souvenir stores, all closed.

Everything closes on Sundays.

I walked around the cobblestone streets and tight spaces and eventually found a pistachio stand. I bought a small bag to try.

As I walked around, I saw old buildings. Ruins from houses of the unknown. There were beautiful churches made of stone. It was like walking inside a fairy tale. However, this fairy tale was rainy and cold and wet, and there was nothing to buy but pistachios.

I could have gone to a cafe or had some lunch but Day Sail Athens did a great job at keeping me full. I was fed snacks, pastries, a full lunch and a giant greek salad. There was no room for a cafe.

After about two hours I headed back to the yacht and we sailed back to Piraeus port near Athens.

As we approached the port the clouds began to part and the first rays of sunlight began to hit the water.

It was almost 6 pm and it seems like the rain is finally over, now that my sailing trip is coming to an end. What luck…

We dock the boat and the skipper and his wife offer me a beer. I take one and drink my first Greek beer, Alpha. I chat with them for a bit before I walk back to Piraeus train station and head back to Syntagma Square to finish my last night in Athens.

The End of a Trip is Always Sad

Tomorrow I would have to get up early again, check out, and head to the airport to catch my flight back to Berlin and return home to Los Angeles.

My month-long trip is finally coming to an end and I was starting to feel it.

The ending of a trip is like that lover that says goodbye to you but you know deep down they don’t want to. It makes your eyes water as you know you have to say goodbye. Your heart skips a beat because you feel like you’re losing a part of yourself.

You remember all the good times, even the bad times, and you tell yourself they weren’t that bad. It’s heartbreaking. You tell yourself you can do it. You’ve been here before. Time will heal.

Leaving a destination is hard. I thought I was ready… the truth is, I never am.

Is Aegina Worth Visiting?

Yes, even on a Sunday when everything is closed. The rain didn’t take away from my experience. The streets are cute and worth every step you take.

In my opinion, Greece is a country for island hopping. So don’t spend too much time in Athens. Make sure to hit up Aegina and as many other Greek islands as you can during your trip. You’ll enjoy it more.

How Long Is the Ferry Ride From Athens?

You have to head to the port near Athens, which is called Piraeus. From there it’s about an hour and a half.

Check out the V-Log I made of Aegina below:

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