July 3:
Our first stop is the very small town of Kastania. Even in a small town there are several small Greek Orthodox churches. The insides have lots of gold colored icons (mostly The Virgin Mary, Jesus and Saint Paul). The Church of Saint Peter has been recently renovated and the frescos are vivid and beautiful. Afterwards, Apostolous treats everyone to a traditional Greek coffee. It is served in an espresso type of cup. It is very strong and has a sludge of grounds at the bottom. |
A few hours later we arrive at our group lunch stop in Limeni. Lunch is amazing. We are seated about two feet from the ocean and see sea turtles swimming right past us. Lunch is family style: Greek salad, tzatziki, grilled veggies, fried calamari and fried red mullet. I am really starting to get the hang of removing a fish head and spine!
We are delighted to arrive in Monemvasia, another seaside town. And even more delighted to find out they offer a very affordable laundry service. Greece in July is hot, so we are ready to have clean clothes.
We are delighted to arrive in Monemvasia, another seaside town. And even more delighted to find out they offer a very affordable laundry service. Greece in July is hot, so we are ready to have clean clothes.
July 4:
Happy July 4th from Greece! No hamburgers or hot dogs for us today.
Monemvasia is a giant rock (also called "The Rock") located a few hundred yards from the mainland and is connected by a skinny causeway. Our group takes the bus from the shore to the single entry to the town. No cars here, only narrow lanes, so all goods are placed into a wheelbarrow and hand carted in. We hike to the lighthouse, through the charming lanes with cute shops and up to the Church of Agia Sofia. The views are spectacular.
Tonight the hotel has a cooking demonstration. We watch our host make tzatziki, chickpea patties, moussaka and baklava. After the demonstration we get to eat what she cooked!
Happy July 4th from Greece! No hamburgers or hot dogs for us today.
Monemvasia is a giant rock (also called "The Rock") located a few hundred yards from the mainland and is connected by a skinny causeway. Our group takes the bus from the shore to the single entry to the town. No cars here, only narrow lanes, so all goods are placed into a wheelbarrow and hand carted in. We hike to the lighthouse, through the charming lanes with cute shops and up to the Church of Agia Sofia. The views are spectacular.
Tonight the hotel has a cooking demonstration. We watch our host make tzatziki, chickpea patties, moussaka and baklava. After the demonstration we get to eat what she cooked!