Middle-aged flash packers

Time to say goodbye to the Peloponnese. On reflection our substitute for Nepal was just the ticket. Rather than a pale imitation, we had a good contrast. Warmth when we would have been experiencing cold, comfort when we would have experienced the simple life , excellent and varied food versus a daily diet of dal…

We had a stress free journey to Diakopto. We are staying at Punda beach which proudly boasts a blue flag. The beach is pebbly but the sea is crystal clear and very refreshing. After checking in to our most luxurious apartment so far, we spent a lazy afternoon on the beach followed later by a…

When we drove into Galaxidi, I thought it looked like a god forsaken place. In a way, it turns out it was. The only way to reach it was by sea until 1963, when a road was built. It is on the Greek mainland but feels like a pirate island, especially as the day we…

Gialova and Kardamyli are in the heart of olive country. Tankers dot the sea carrying tonnes of olives. So why when we go to a restaurant, are they rationed? If a salad is described as having olives in it, you’ll be lucky to get 3 between you. Last night, the restaurant we were in were…

We got up late today as we knew the weather was going to be iffy so there was no point rushing out. Roi was around and invited us to have a Greek coffee with her. Roi is the sort of person you want as a friend. She’s thoughtful, kind and funny. Her reviews on booking.com…

We ended up here because a friend waxed lyrical about how beautiful it was back in the day, and it was on the route of our circular road trip of the Peloponnese. We said a sad goodbye to Kardamyli and headed west. skirting Kalamata we drove past many, many olive groves, all supplying us with…

Communication is a subtle art, and being the individuals we are, even the simplest interchanges are interpreted according to our own outlook on the world. Hence when we went to the local bakery/cafe and requested some sandwiches to take away, we expected bog standard sandwiches. We were very surprised to receive toasted ones. It hadn’t…

I don’t know what it is about Greek food but it’s having a slightly alarming effect on us both. To say we are a little windy is an understatement. I think I could power a small car. Still, not too many people about and hardly anyone walking so blushes spared. Certainly not going to worry…

Today I woke up without a headache which is great as I can now get back on the wine. We left lovely Nafplio and completed an epic drive the “long way round” route to Kardamyli. It took 5 hours and had we gone on the motorway it would have been about half that. It was…

I woke up with another headache, which was good news in a way as it’s clearly not alcohol considering I had next to nothing to drink last night. However, it’s painful and I wish it would go away. Still, it earned me a lie-in which was good. Until the bloody building work started outside which…