"Καλημέρα" (Kalimera means “good morning”) Mani Peninsula!

The scenic drive through medieval towns on the morning of October 22 is magical on roads the width of a typical driveway in the States. The town of Limeni with its blue skies and aqua waters begs for a stroll and we oblige with a walk along the rocks and a visit with sea turtles and Australian sun bathers. It’s postcard perfect. Worth a stop - and even a few days’ stay? YES, indeed – maybe next time.

On the misty early Monday morning of October 20 the crunch of gravel beneath our feet welcomed us to one of the most sacred sites of Greece – Ancient Olympia.  ​

It's Saturday, October 18; our last morning in Athens before our road trip around the Peloponnese. And what's a road trip without snacks? In Athens the go-to bakery is 72 Hours -- named for the time it takes for the sourdough starter to proof. The line at the take-out window  is long but moving fast and we have the pleasure of watching the bakers ply their craft through the windows as we wait.