It is a beautiful spring-like day today and I don’t want to waste any of it. Despite feeling like death warmed up I get myself together and go out to explore. I’m curious to see what’s further along the coastline in Molos so I turn left away from the direction of Chora and just follow…
I slept really well at Apartment Tina’s. The beds are very comfortable and that’s coming from a Princess who could spot a pea under multiple mattresses. I had a little breakfast and chilled in the garden until it was time to go. There is a new face working on reception today. Well not new exactly…
The week leading up to my departure was chaotic. Work was busy, the family were – well – my family and I had a real problem packing. I hate packing and procrastinated until I couldn’t procrastinate any more. God knows how many times I packed and then re-packed, trying to incorporate a wardrobe for all…
When I first planned this trip, I had no real idea what kind of a trip it would be – how does anyone know beforehand how a trip will turn out. As it happened, this was probably the best trip that I’ve done to date! I had kept things quite ‘loose’ because travelling out of…
Delphi has so far managed to elude me. It is a relatively easy (though long) trip from Athens if you use a guided tour but Athens has always had a way of keeping me there with other distractions. Until now. Last night I booked the Delphi and Arachova tour through Get Your Guide. I’ve used…
Breakfast at the Lotus is a sight to behold. Not only does their breakfast room on the top floor have fantastic views of the Acropolis, the breakfast offering doesn’t disappoint either! Prior to Covid this did open as a bar in the evening too but at this point has not yet re-opened in that capacity….
After my trip to Plomari I was shattered. I manage to drag myself around the corner to Kalderimi for a ‘dine and a wine’ before heading back. I hit the hay hoping for a good night’s sleep. All was well until around midnight when I was woken by the sound of “thump thump thump” from…
My seven days at Eleni Apartments set amongst the olive groves in Molyvos has come to an end. My host Christos had kindly offered to open up one of the ground floor apartments to store my suitcase overnight. This would save me carrying it down the flight of steps myself. I thank him for his…
Most mornings I will bump into my host Christos along the main road as he makes his way from home to Eleni Studios. This morning I’m pleased to tell him that I found the olive press. Although it wasn’t open I’d seen the machinery outside and also the beginnings of harvest piled up in sacks….
Oxi Day in Molyvos was small, heartfelt and beautifully rooted in local tradition. From children proudly marching through the village to a short ceremony at the monument and a simple act of filoxenia that completely melted me, it was one of those quiet, meaningful mornings that stay with you long after the flags come down.
Not long after leaving Eftalou hot springs, Thanassis the taxi drive appears in the distance. Still the only car on the road which makes it very easy for me to spot him but more importantly for him to spot me. It is only a 10-15 minute ride to Petra and Thanassis drops me along the…
My walk from Molyvos to the hot springs at Eftalou turned into one of those simple, memorable travel days. Autumn crocuses, empty roads, a sleeping hammam cat, boiling hot waters and the Turkish mainland shimmering just across the strait. A gentle, restorative day that reminded me why slow travel is often the best kind.
