Birthday Tour

Today, Evelynn and I went on a belated birthday excursion.

First, we drove to the gorge above Tris Ekklisies; there is a viewpoint offering a view of the very complex climbing route that leads from Tris Ekklisies, through the Aba canyon, and up to that very spot.

When the rivers are flowing, you can also see a waterfall from there, though today it was dried up.

Afterward, we drove through the mountains to a charming little village called Ethia and had a drink at the Καφενείο Πηγαΐδα (Kafeneío Pigaḯda). The village sits at an elevation of about 750 meters.

We continued our mountain loop and finished the trip in Pyrgos, where we stopped briefly to do some shopping.

Once we had put our groceries in the fridge back in Tris Ekklisies, we went down to the beach to Maria’s place for dinner (Taverna O Gialos).

While there, I struck up a conversation with Maria and asked how much longer she would be open this year. Normally, she stays open until the end of December - not every day, but on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

This year, however, she will only be there until the end of next week because the last of her four children is getting married. Over 600 guests are expected, and she will be cooking for all of them.

That’s why I plan to go eat at her place again next week to say a proper goodbye.

All in all, it was a wonderful, eventful, and delicious day ❤️.Read more