I would ride every morning that bus in Sikinos, and I would head towards the beach of Agios Georgios. That old bus reminded me of school excursions. I always thought that school should offer us a horizon. Instead, it made me see walls.
My ideal view was always the sea. I’m still longing for that fine line where the sea touches the sky.
Seeing those teenagers on that bus made me feel melancholic. I took a bad photo of them.
I looked closer
Their faces are hidden. They are hidden not only because of the dark exposure but also due to my beach mat. I can’t tell how old they are, and therefore, it’s impossible to identify with them. But there is that eerie rock of Agios Georgios beach, there is the horizon, and there is endless blue of the sea. Everything appears way too blue due to the dirty window.
The summer of life, the bus in Sikinos
I know I might exaggerate, but that’s what always happens on the Greek islands. There is too much light, too much heat and the sea is often a space for musing. I’m not a teenager anymore, and to be honest, I don’t miss being one. What I do miss, though, is some better guidance in those early years.
The winter will come soon
The summer will soon fade away. The sand in my shoes will be a memory of warmer days. My old shoes, my early days. One should always show some mercy to guys that still think of their school days. Through that bus of Sikinos, I will be able to recall a grid of memories. The rock, the sea, the horizon -and those carefree teenagers will haunt me in the rainy days of Berlin.
An etched number on the window: 3. I know what it stands for. Two teenagers and me stalking them.
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Last Updated on May 4, 2020 by George Pavlopoulos