Bug bite inevitability.

Rather than a run, the bike was now the morning wakener of choice. The initial plans had been thwarted by a combination of my own incompetence (I'd deleted the chosen route) and the villa's lack of WiFi (couldn't download it again) Decided to take a 15 mile loop around the lagoon - scout out if there were any flamingos and how buggy it was. Beyond the initial turn off it became apparent that a gravel bike was the ideal choice - nice wide tyres as the old man recommends. Chewed up all the bad surface. Couldn't do anything about the endless cobwebs I was cycling through and the clouds of mossies. It would be a minor miracle not to be bitten. That said it was a peaceful little ride - some nice views from the bird hides. Still it was something of a relief each time the path opened out. Around half way I came to Voidokilias beach, that which I photographed from above yesterday. It would be rude not to have a look. Other than some rough campers the beach was deserted. Nice. A couple of climbs through little villages, get some bread & back for breakie.Read more