Skhinólakka

The return verified the car option - by now it was decidedly warm but also breezy which eased the heat. All in all it was a relief to drive back. Quick dip to cool off - Liz needed longer and I was itchy to sort the bike. I'd tightened the wheel but the brakes were still catching and as for the squeak... Decided to take a short cycle upto Kalamaris Falls and on the way call in & get Mr Bike to do some more adjusting. In the end I decided to push onto the falls and see if it would sort itself out. It did not. The squeak was annoying. I regretted my decision. Ah well. What I didn't regret was getting a gravel bike. Very well suited for the dodgy roads / tracks. The falls were well signposted & there weren't any opportunities to go wrong. 2 cars at the end of the road boded well. Locked the bike to a tree and pushed on by foot deep into the woods. Very lush, especially by Greek standards. After a short while there was a trickle & a nasty feeling that this was a wild goose chase. Fortunately not - the path was relocated & eventually so was the waterfall. Apparently you can swim but no towel or swimmies meant just admiring the sight. Back to base via Mr Bike - left without squeak. We shall see. By now Liz was cool so a late afternoon walk into town and a first swim in the sea. Back in time for yet another glorious if slightly breezier sundowner.Read more