Sometimes it takes a return visit to be reminded of just how beautiful the island really is, especially in spring. We lived on the island in 1985/6 and fell in love with it then. The love affair is rekindled every time we return. This second edition e-book, now including illustrations, brings this comprehensive guide to the island fully up to date. It feels satisfying to say that the island’s traditions and culture have barely changed over the quarter of a century we have been visiting. It’s like turning the clock back to find a Greek island of yesteryear. There is so much to do and see on this very large island and this book guides you to the very best of them from the petrified forest in the volcanic east to the hill villages on the verdant slopes of Mount Olympus. On your packing list be sure include walking boots, the island has some spectacular walking trails amongst its 11 million olive trees, binoculars for the island’s amazing bird life of more than 300 recorded species and a flower book for spring visitors, especially an orchid book. The island has more than a 100 species of wild orchids and a full check list is appended at the end of this book together with a check list for the birds.