Snake count - 5:2 to the dead uns

Morning cycle today was to be a little further and a little hillier. Plan was to head to Pylos and work my way back inland along quiet roads and tracks. All felt OK till the first climb out of Gialova and some old guy sailed past with a cheery Kalimera. Tried to keep up for all of 5 seconds. Not happening. Plodded onwards. Some nice views of Pylos that couldn't be enjoyed from the car - at least if you were driving. Took in the Chapel as well - suspect there was some sort of service going on - chanting being broadcast then some big bell ringing. 2 mile climb out of Pylos was fun. Not so much for the snake population - only added to the dead column. The best live sighting being at the Navarino Fort that made Liz rather jumpy walking back alone. All the climbing gave some great views of the bay and a good insight into how the knee is holding up. Fingers crossed. The great thing about this route was it avoided the final climb back to the villa, descending back on a track through the local olive groves. Quick swim and fruit for breakie.Read more