A Trip to Mycenae and an Eventful Re-visit to Palamidi Castle

A Trip to Mycenae and an Eventful Re-visit to Palamidi Castle

Today I’m going to visit Mycenae. In addition to owning and running Polyxenia hotel, my host Maria and her sister have a car rental company a few doors down. For a reasonable price, Maria will take me to Mycenae and back. Firstly we’re off to the launderette. The problem with staying in hotels is that…

A Market Mooch and a Tolo Trip

A Market Mooch and a Tolo Trip

Yesterday the weather changed dramatically. A day earlier you could have been forgiven for thinking that summer had arrived. Yesterday started quite bright but by lunchtime, a bolt of lightning and a clap of thunder was followed by torrential rain that turned the narrow alleyways into streams. At some point in the afternoon the precipitation…

Re-Discovering Nafplio and a Coastal Walk to Arvanitia Beach

Re-Discovering Nafplio and a Coastal Walk to Arvanitia Beach

Breakfast at Polyxenia is served by Maria who is sister to Alexandra who checked me into the hotel yesterday. A set breakfast is brought to me at a table in the small dining area. There is the option to also sit outside. Yoghurt with honey, two slices of cake, freshly squeezed orange juice, tea, bread…

Epidaurus and then on to Poros – and a Strange Coincidence!

Epidaurus and then on to Poros – and a Strange Coincidence!

We meet Magnus and breakfast again.  We confirm plans to meet at the bus station the follow day to catch the bus to Galatas. Today we are visiting Epidaurus by bus.  The Peloponnese really does have an excellent bus service and I hope that my series of posts demonstrates  that you don’t need to hire…

A Whirlwind Tour of Nafplio, Tiryns and Drepano – and a Chance Encounter!

A Whirlwind Tour of Nafplio, Tiryns and Drepano – and a Chance Encounter!

We slept well at the King Othon.  When we came down for breakfast we were told that instead of breakfast in the courtyard, it would be served at their sister hotel the Victoria just a few buildings away.  The Victoria was a more modern building but the buffet breakfast was top notch. As we ate…

Leaving Tyros and on to Nafplio

Leaving Tyros and on to Nafplio

This post is published 3 years after the event so details are sketchy.  Although my memory may falter, hopefully the photographs will compensate. Easter in Tyros was magnificent.  A totally unique and exceptional experience.  But now it is time to move on to Nafplio.  In the middle of the two kilometre stretch of beach in…

Preparations for a Trip to the Peloponnese
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Preparations for a Trip to the Peloponnese

I have a very good feeling about this trip and it has come at exactly the right time.  The pressures of work are beginning to tell and I am desperate for sunshine, good food and all things ‘Joi de vivre’ that beautiful Greece will offer. I am particularly excited about the opportunity to observe the…