In our week driving the island of Lesvos we saw an amazing array of country side from lush Pine forests to massive olive groves (over 11,000,000 trees), from scrub brush along the storm ravaged shores to the hills covered in wild herbs, from roads too small for a car to goat paths that we constantly… Continue reading Our last day and night on Lesvos
The Mytilana Village Hotel and Resort is a lovely property that is well cared for and right on the sequestered seashore, with kayaks and a dock, this hotel is close to Mytileni but just outside the city. Quiet and peaceful surroundings with numerous patios, a seaside cafe and a restaurant makes this a great place… Continue reading Mytilana Village Hotel and Resort
When contemplating dinner on our second night in Agios Isadores [Plomari] we hesitated to go anywhere else but the Akrogiali Hotel and the wonderful home cooked food. But, being dedicated to doing the restaurant reviews I promised, I decided to 'fall on my' butter knife and seek sustenance elsewhere. We decided that a restaurant just… Continue reading The Sunset Restaurant – Plomari
There are places in the world where, as soon as you enter, you know you have come home! As we walked tiredly through the Aegean blue front doors into the Akrogiali Hotel we knew we had found another home. Our host Pearsa and her mom Irenei were there to welcome us with open arms and… Continue reading Akrogiali Hotel and the Aegean Blue Doors
We know it as stuffed eggplant. But, 'little shoes' describes it so much more flamboyantly! The Greeks do have a way with words. It is that divine combination of half an eggplant (aubergine), perfectly seasoned meat (of your choosing), Â covered with a thick layer of ever-so-creamy bechamel sauce and baked to perfection. Pearsa's mom Irenei… Continue reading Papachaika – little shoes
We took the long road...as usual! Driving from Kalloni Bay Resort to Plomari Beach was a bit of a wild ride. The switchbacks were awesome and the tiny towns were interesting with their narrow cobble stone streets and buildings situated in the middle of the road! We got stuck in one town where the street… Continue reading Switchbacks to the Sea
I guess I knew deep down in my soul that sooner or later it had to happen. I was not dreading the day but more like a secret knowing, and expectation. Today was that day. The day when I found a dolmathe that I considered better and more flavorful than mine. Christo's Restrauant in Petra… Continue reading Christo’s Restaurant and the Dolmathes
Oh ok , not a real mermaid! At a restaurant called Mermaid on the Beachfront in Petra, our host explained the most pressing question of Pita Gyros...mustard and ketchup. He calmly explained the differences in the northern local Gyros and the southern [Athens] Gyros. Athens and the south with Tzatziki and the north with mustard… Continue reading Mermaid on the beach
Voted the best hotel in Petra in 2015! The owner (Electra) was very accomodating with getting us into our room as we arrived early. Supplied with coffee and treats we sat on the lovely patio while waiting we enjoyed the lovely sea view. Our room is located at the back of the property in the… Continue reading Cavo Christo Seaside Hotel
Wonderful breakfast... our hosts enjoy making their guests welcome. This shows in the detail and care expressed in the breakfast buffet. Featuring local preserves and honey, as well as fresh baked pastries and fresh brewed coffee the buffet had something for all tastes. Good morning! ©MTQ
TravelSpirit-The Hungry Traveler 