Well, after closing the shop, we had a lovely few days break in Stoupa, on the mainland. Not been there for 20 years, and pleased to say it hadn't changed dramatically! We were also lucky weatherwise, having left about 2 hours before the epic rains that fell here, flooding the main street outside Thomas Bay, and seeping into Brusko and Zorba's, like it did in June.
Fortunately all is well again, and the only evidence of it we could see when we went into San Stefanos a couple of days ago was a fair few stones still in the road, and the movement of the wooden bridge on the beach.
So, when we were there, resort now very quiet, although Yiannis Gyros and Tasty Corner still open, along with 3 W's bar, Town Pizza, El Greco, and Zest for Life, as well as Nafsika, that has guests. Also, Perdita and Taste of Life still open on shortened hours for shopping, as well as Margaritas supermarket, and Express supermarket, and Spiros Bikes still there if a scooter or quad is required.
This place does take on an eerily quiet feel at this time of year, as it feels strange, when 2 weeks ago everyone was open, but in a week or so, this will feel perfectly normal to those of us here!