My time in Florina came to an end way too soon. It was time to move on to the next destination. It’s a shame that I wasn’t able to explore further than Florina town. In this blog, I try to show that you can travel almost anywhere in Greece using public transport. A car may…
The day started with a little drizzle. The forecast did say there would be a possibility of snow – whatever happens, I’ve come prepared with a waterproof coat and plenty of layers so I’m sorted for ‘most’ eventualities. Autopilot took me straight towards the river. By now I’ve been up and down its length many…
Bloody hell – what a last couple of days they have been! The day after my little ‘episode’ I awoke with a bruised arm and chest and a lump on my head. I had no idea that I’d hit my head when I passed out but I’d probably bashed it on the edge of the…
Despite my exhaustion, sleep was very fractured. You know when people say obstreperous toddlers won’t sleep because they’re over-tired. I think this was me. According to my Fitbit, I did fall into some kind of deep sleep before dawn. At around 0930 I was rudely awakened by my phone ringing off the hook. It was…
Yes, the journey. Having made it to my first destination of the trip, I can look back and say that it was quite the journey. Had I not been recovering from a nasty virus I could have easily taken this in my stride but in hindsight, I should have broken this journey up. At this…
4 week itinerary – This Northern Greece Carnival itinerary covers Florina, Edessa, Thessaloniki and Sochos by bus and train. Experience authentic Greek carnival traditions including the extraordinary Koudounophoroi bell-wearers of Sochos, Edessa’s spectacular waterfalls, Naoussa’s Genitsaroi carnival, and the thermal springs of Loutra Pozar. Best time: February-March. No car rental needed.
