The Joy of Packing

Patmos essentials:

• a hat to block sun

• sunglasses

• swim suit and cover up

• sweatshirt or sweater for evening

• comfortable sandals and/or gym shoes

• a small daypack

• adapter/charger

• water shoes

• mosquito spray for evening

• a small flashlight

• sunblock (you can buy on the island)

• sundresses or T-shirts & shorts for daytime

• long-sleeved cotton shirt for sun protection is nice

• nicer wear for our evening dinners

• your favorite water bottle

Journal. Bring your favorite journal and pen. We will be passing out small moleskin notebooks, but we encourage you to bring your own.

The Monastery & Cave ask for longer dress/skirt (covering knees) and shoulders covered. They’ve gotten a bit relaxed over the years, but we try and honor this. Loose pants can work, and a scarf over your shoulders is fine.

Greek beaches can be rocky. You may want a sandal or water shoe for walking/wading into the water…the rocks can be slippery. We suggest water shoes.

Your villas provide beach towels and hairdryers. And grass mats. Each villa has a full kitchen so feel free to bring your favorite teas, sweeteners etc. Wifi is provided.

We have optional hiking, so don’t forget hiking shoes (gym shoes work fine). The paths are rocky…and because of the brambles, you may want to hike in long pants or shorts with knee high socks.