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Areopoli: longest day, longest walk, highest mountain …. shortest me

Posted on June 22, 2012 by BarryH

Thursday dawned bright and sunny.  Well, it probably did but as ever I was not around to see it.  Still, the statistical probability was pretty high given that the weather has now settled down to a truly Mediterranean ‘climate’ of … Continue reading →

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Areopoli: from above the clouds to below ground and time warping

Posted on June 21, 2012 by BarryH

Tuesday, my first full day in Areopoli, was really something.  So was Wednesday!! The Plan-for-the-Day was to walk to the Pyrgos Dhirou caves, one of the major tourist attractions not only of Mani but of Greece outside of Athens.  I … Continue reading →

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Areopoli: above the clouds and with the eagles

Posted on June 20, 2012 by BarryH

Tuesday, my first full day in Areopoli, was really something.  There are many footpaths shown on the map of the area and on the Big Map in the main square outside the hotel.  I decided to go for a big … Continue reading →

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Kardamili to Areopoli: getting in deeper

Posted on June 19, 2012 by BarryH

Monday was the day for moving on …. for me at any rate.  I just hope that Greece and the rest of Europe followed my example. I had sussed out a potential hotel in Areopoli on the internet, e-mailed about … Continue reading →

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