Walking up to Kappi Ridge – Site of the Kalavryta Massacre

Walking up to Kappi Ridge – Site of the Kalavryta Massacre

After visiting the Kalavryta Holocaust Museum yesterday, I want to walk up to the memorial site on the Kappi Ridge. I can see the large cross on the hill from my hotel balcony, just over the tops of the pan-tiled rooves across the road. This morning, however, even though the sky is bright, there are…

Settling into Kalavryta and a Visit to the Holocaust Museum

Settling into Kalavryta and a Visit to the Holocaust Museum

Last night I went out to eat at a nearby taverna called Stani Taverna Kalavryta. It’s a large place though only part of the seating area is being used. A log fire is roaring away and this along with the stone walls adorned with agricultural tools gives it a nice rustic feel. I realised earlier…