PROASTIO CIRCULAR

PROASTIO CIRCULAR WALK 14TH OCT 2015

With the sun beating down on our heads we set off for the beautiful village of Proastio. We were met in the village by local Big Mike and his dog Whoopi. So 8 people and one dog set off on a circular walk which would last about 3 hours. We climbed out of the village to admire some stunning views across the Messinian Gulf. Having then crossed the Exohori road we followed an old mule trail towards Petrovouni. Before arriving we took a left turn and walked through orchid valley before arriving back in Proastio for lunch at Voula's taverna. Thank you to my wife Carol for helping me out with pictures as I forgot my camera.

PIGI and PLATSA

PIGI and PLATSA 7TH OCTOBER 2015

Todays walk saw 12 of us climb from Pantazee beach up to the mountain villages of Pigi and Platsa. It was another fantastic day but on the warm side. The weather here in the Western Mani is still in the high 20's. Several stops were made on the climb to the first village of Pigi, to admire the view and a refreshing drink of cool water. At Pigi we took a longer break whilst sat under the shade of the trees near the church. Before we made the final climb to the highest point of todays walk in Platsa. A well deserved beer break was then taken at Yorgios kafenion. Then a leisurely descent via Kotroni and Aghios Dimitrios for lunch at Voulimneas Tavern on Pantazee beach.

VYROS GORGE

VYROS GORGE WEDNESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2015

Dave's latest walk saw 11of us leave Kardamilli for the long climb upto Aghios Sophia. At least the temperature was cooler but the sun was still shinning. It was still hard work. At the top we started the descent into the Vyros gorge, where we took a well earned rest. We then walked the 3.2 kms out of the gorge back to Kardamilli and the sea. Stopping off at the ruins of Likaki monastery. Lunch was taken at Gialos Tavern on Kardamilli beach.