Parthenonas to Porto Koufo (1 of 2)

Oohhh...what a fantastic day! We started with an excellent breakfast on the waterfront in Neos Marmas, then shuttled up in the van to Parthenonas, a small village of stone buildings. So cool! From there we started our 25-mile ride down to the sea and along the coast. It was a brilliant day, and the scenery on this ride was stunning! If only photos could capture the smell of the pines, the light breeze, the warmth of the sun, the quiet stretch of fine pavement with barely a car, and the gorgeous coastal views. Photos don't do this area justice. Another beach and gorgeous view around practically every curve! Seriously, I said to Tom that it's almost comical how we keep seeing one beautiful view after another. Our lodging in Porto Koufo was pretty special -- the family-owned Porto Koufo Resort was wonderful. We had a little apartment set high on a quiet hill with a lovely view, and exceptionally friendly and welcoming hosts. I walked down to the pool/bar area for a beer while Tom was showering, and Kostas served up plates of fresh fruit from their property. OMG the fresh-picked apricots were fantastic! It was so fun to visit with him and learn about the history of the property and the region. We had a great dinner with Andrey in town, then back to the bar for more beer and olives and Mastika (liquor - yum).Read more