Farewell to Paxos and Back to Corfu

Farewell to Paxos and Back to Corfu

Towards the end of my stay, there was a definite sense of seasonal endings. When Alexandros Taverna ‘shut up shop’ this felt like the catalyst for that sense of closure. Although other tavernas were still open, Alexandros felt like the beating heart of Lakka which is a testament to the incredible family that runs it….

Walking in and around Lakka – The Small Reservoir and the Lighthouse

Walking in and around Lakka – The Small Reservoir and the Lighthouse

Lakka has some fairly easy and yet interesting walking routes most of which I stumbled across with a little assistance from Google Maps. One circular walk that I did a couple of times started in the square of Lakka and followed what I called the western road (pink) as opposed to the eastern road (yellow)…

A Walk from Lakka to Loggos

A Walk from Lakka to Loggos

I threw the balcony doors open to be greeted by a bright beautiful morning and the smell of freshly baked bread. The sweet heady aroma wafted its way up from Robolas Bakery which sits just below my balcony – what better alarm clock! A couple of locals were already sitting outside drinking from steaming cups…

A Visit to Metsovo

A Visit to Metsovo

Before arriving in Ioannina I’d originally thought about spending several days in Metsovo. Unfortunately, the bus service from Igoumenitsa was limited to just one bus a week. On my explorations around Ioannina town, I came across a travel agency called Kassaros Travel which runs a service to Metsovo every Sunday. It’s an unguided tour and…

The Castle of Ioannina- a Village Within a City Part 2

The Castle of Ioannina- a Village Within a City Part 2

Southeastern Citadel I must admit that on my many visits to the castle, I didn’t approach my explorations very methodically. It was all a bit haphazard, and I found myself wandering around the site without any particular plan – that’s just the way I roll. However, I will try to describe the layout in the…

The Castle of Ioannina – A Village Within a City Part 1

The Castle of Ioannina – A Village Within a City Part 1

Ioannina is a place that needs to be savoured. Even during my 10 day stay, I left feeling as though I’d barely scratched the surface of the place even thought I crammed in as much as I could! The Castle of Ioannina dominates the old town and this alone would take several days to see…