Waiting for aegina the gift saga book 2 by effie kammenou 55 stars waiting for aegina is the second book in the gift saga by effie kammenou. They can give you detailed information about more than 120,000 book titles. Surrounded by lush greenery, the galini hotel is located in a wonderful location. Beyond its bustling port, aegina has the seductive, easygoing character of a typical greek island, but with the added bonus of more than its fair share of prestigious ancient sites. Find information and download gpx maps for each path at energoiaegina. Waiting for aegina the gift saga volume 2 effie kammenou on. The lichnari bookstore has been run by the kalamaras family for more than 35 years and is providing excellent customer care. After receiving a degree in political science and international relations erin lee worked in the private sector before pursuing her lifelong dream of authorship. Find the perfect port aegina aegina island greece stock photo. Got there at 7am where another couple were waiting. The ship stays there for 2 hours and 20 minutes and you can book one of the three tours available or spend some time in the town of aegina on your own. Third stop of the one day cruise from athens aegina island.
Weekending athenians spice up the mix of laidback locals and islanddwelling commuters who use the island like an athens suburb. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Hydra, poros, and aegina fullday cruise with lunch athens. With an area of about 32 square miles 83 square km, it is an eparkhia eparchy of the nomos department of piraeus. Hotels in aegina book aegina hotels online at hostelworld. Book hub online is a reading portal where readers meet authors to discover new books to read. View aegina hotels on a city map and book a aegina hotel in a location you like.
Surrounded by pines and pistachio trees, the town is busy with shops and traffic. The inspirational travel guide of aegina island former. Waiting for aegina takes us back to the family and friends saga picking up the story where its predecessor, evanthias gift, left off. Book two in the gift saga by effie kammenou is a wellplotted, characterdriven story that explores the thrills and challenges of friendship, a friendship that grows through space and time. Tradition derives the name from aegina, the mother of the hero aeacus, who was born on the island and became its king. You can book these islands through fantasy travel or by using my createanitinerary form. Belonging to the saronic group of islands, aegina greece has many archaeological monuments, picturesque villages, and beautiful beaches. Apr 28, 2011 aegina fought against athens in the first peloponnesian war 460445 bce where they were probably backed by the persians who not only protected their trade interests but also supported the enemy of their enemy athens. During ancient times aegina was a rival of athens, the great sea power of the era.
The continuation of evanthias gift in 1961, five little girls moved into a suburban neighborhood and became inseparable, lifelong friends. The 15 best things to do in aegina 2020 with photos. Waiting for aegina is the second book in the gift saga by effie kammenou the author. Chasing petalouthes by effie kammenou, paperback barnes. Aegina, island, one of the largest in the saronic group of greece, about 16 miles 26 km southsouthwest of piraeus. If youre the type of tourist that like to book their place at the beach with parasol and sun lounger, then youll find beaches available to take account of your needs, as well as bars nearby from which to get refreshments while.
Come and fly with us over aegina island, a new aegina video by made summer 2014. The island of aegina there are places that enchant a visitor like the sirens enchanted odysseus. With or without persian support, however, aegina s time of greatness was over. Or you can combine aegina with the islands of angistri, poros, hydra and spetses as well as nafplion and the argolis.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Map of aegina discover aegina greece visitors guide to. They called themselves the honey hill girls, named after the street on which they lived. Discover aegina greece visitors guide to aegina greece. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts. Grey haired elderly greek lady dressed in black waiting for ferry sitting on the quay at the main port on aegina island, greece. Stayed in aegina hotel for two weeks and i can surely say that its the best hotel you can find in. It follows the live of five long friends called the hill street girls. The northern plains and hills are cultivated with vines and olive, fig, almond, and pistachio trees, while along the east coast. I highly recommend reading the first book, before reading this one. You will find a collection of,000 book in greek as well as in other languages.
We were told to arrive at the port by the anna maru boat before 7. Waiting for aegina by effie kammenou, paperback barnes. Aegina is an idyllic greek island very close to athens, thus a very popular destination for quick getaways. A fridge, tv and hairdryer are included in all rooms at the aegina hotel. Reviewed by christian sia for readers favorite waiting for aegina. Hotel aegina home page information show on map special offers. Jan 26, 2020 greek mythology a nymph of the island that bears her name. Aegina is also included in the oneday saronic cruise that goes almost every day of the year. For your transportation inside aegina, be it by your own vehicle or by rentacar, by bus, by taxi, by bicycle or even on a horse carriage, at weloveaegina we have prepared this useful guide that will definitely help. Effie kammenou is a first generation greekamerican who lives on long island with her husband and two daughters. Find out everything about your holidays in aegina on our travel guide.
Aegina aegina coins aegina map i remember reading a chapter about aegina in a book about the greek islands a few years ago. Get the monthly weather forecast for aegina, attica, greece, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. In waiting for aegina the saga continues from the perspectives of sophia and her friends as the story drifts back and forth in time, filling in the gaps as the women grow to adulthood. Aegina hotel is a 2 star hotel located in aegina town. It has a lot of back story regarding all the characters. Galini hotel hotel in agia marina aegina no credit card needed. Aeginas beaches do not disappoint in any way they are sandy with crystal clear water, and very clean. Waiting for aegina the gift saga volume 2 effie kammenou on amazon. Aegina, attica, greece monthly weather accuweather. Greek mythology a nymph of the island that bears her name. Hotels on aegina you can book without a credit card. Snowfalls in aegina island are a rare phenomenon, yet it happens. For your transportation inside aegina, be it by your own vehicle or by rentacar, by bus, by taxi, by bicycle or even on a horse carriage, at weloveaegina we have prepared this useful guide that will definitely help you out. From this year onwards, i will be running the beachhouse apartments, uniquely located at a small beach in vagia at the north side of the island.
Waiting for aegina is book two in the gift saga and chasing petalouthes is kammenous latest release, completing the series. Naive teenage ideals are later challenged by harsh realities, as each of their lives takes unexpected turns. After receiving a degree in political science and international relations erin lee worked in the private sector. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone. The 10 best aegina hotels where to stay on aegina, greece. Aegina one of greeces best kept secrets guest bloggers. Pages in category aegina the following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. See 10 best aegina luxury hotels with our lowest price guarantee. The island of aegina is one of the most popular tourist destinations as it is the closest island to athens only 16. The center of the island is aegina town, the picturesque capital of aegina. Readers are introduced to the five women known as the honey hill girls, a group of girls who became friends from childhood and have remained inseparable.
The winters are mild and the summers are warm and dry with some vital cool breezes. The white chapel of agios nikolaos stands at the entrance of the aegina harbor as well. What i distinctly remember from it is the first sentence. Belonging to the saronic group of islands, aegina greece has many archaeological monuments, picturesque villages, and beautiful beaches the center of the island is aegina town, the picturesque capital of aegina. Please be ready and waiting in reception at least 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Ive spoke to readers who say they will download any free book in. Book one in the gift saga was a 2016 award finalist in the readers favorite awards in the womens fiction category. The northern plains and hills are cultivated with vines and.
I cant even begin to tell you how much i love this book and series. The making of ceramics is a longstanding tradition on. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in aegina, greece on tripadvisor. Evanthias gift was released in 2015, waiting for aegina in. It is a quick 3 minute walk from the port to our front steps, and we are only a few hundred feet from a sandy beach with lots of umbrellas, chairs, and a full bar. May 26, 2017 third stop of the one day cruise from athens aegina island. Aegina, besides being the largest of the argosaronic gulf islands, its also the most popular, a pretty green island with archaeological sites like the temple i previously mentioned that you can see on entering the port. Aegina has been famous since antiquity for its temple of aphaia, one of the finest in the hellenic world and one of the best preserved. Erin lee daniels author of blaque beauty and the billionaire. There are comfortable rooms, which contain air conditioning, fridge, a satellite and cable tv, a refrigerator. Book two in the gift saga is kammenous latest release. Port aegina aegina island greece stock photos and images alamy. According to the myth, the island took its name from a nymph, daughter of the river god asopos, whom zeus fell in love with and took with him to the island. Aegina archaeological sites aegina played a major role in trade during the 17th16th centuries bc.
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