Vytina to Tripoli

Today we cycled about 25 miles, from Vytina to Tripoli. At a higher elevation in the mountains, we dressed for chilly weather. Forecast was for rain all day, but we rode rain-free for all but the last mile or so - yay! It was a pretty ride. The highlight was our stop in the small village of Piana, where there is a beautiful church and overlook. As I was waiting for Tom at the bikes, a Greek woman named Nancy came over to me and invited us to join her group for coffee, which of course we did. She was very sweet and kind, and we enjoyed visiting for about an hour. She was in this small town for the day, celebrating her twin sister's Name Day (the day the saint you were named for is celebrated by the church). Nancy is a cyclist, and we shared many stories. It was a very special interaction!Read more