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Kardamili: Viros Gorge, Likaki, Tseria – looking back to the see the future

Posted on June 15, 2012 by BarryH

I did another longish walk today, about 20 kms, once again up to the village of Tseria but via a different route.  Much, though not all, of the route was new to me but the over-riding impression of the day … Continue reading →

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Kardamili: more time perception …. and a problem with drugs

Posted on June 13, 2012 by BarryH

Inspired by Monday’s 25 km walk into the mountains and not unduly tired after it, I set out with an even more ambitious plan on Tuesday.  Hack back up to Saidona, the village at 600 metres and then take to … Continue reading →

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Kardamili: doors, bats, belfries, fish, funky art, olive groves, gorge-hopping …. all grist to a rich memory

Posted on June 12, 2012 by BarryH

I keep going on about the great footpaths around Kardamili …. because it’s true!  There are colour-coded walks shown on the hiking map and marked on the ground but the great thing is that you can pick’n’mix as you fancy. … Continue reading →

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Kardamili: another day in and around the Viros Gorge

Posted on June 11, 2012 by BarryH

After a difficult day on Friday when the walking was an effort, come Sunday and I’ve got the bounce back in my legs.  So, very interestingly and satisfyingly for me and very boring for blog readers, I went for a … Continue reading →

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Kardamili: musings on the way ahead

Posted on June 10, 2012 by BarryH

Friday evening and the clientele at the Maistros coffee bar next to my apartment, where I regularly get my caffeine fix, erupted into spontaneous cheering and applause.  Greece had equalised against Poland in the 2012 European Cup.  At last something … Continue reading →

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Kardamili: another perspective

Posted on June 9, 2012 by BarryH

I knew that my legs were tired after the last three days walking.  It’s surprising how much it takes out of you walking the bed of a gorge.  The altitude rise is not very dramatic but you can’t get into … Continue reading →

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Kardamili: up the Viros Gorge

Posted on June 6, 2012 by BarryH

Made my own breakfast Tuesday morning for the first time since I arrived in Greece early in May.  When I stayed on Symi and Tilos for extended periods in 2010 I was self catering and got into the habit of … Continue reading →

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Greece 2011: Symi walk, the old, the dry, the colourful

Posted on September 7, 2011 by BarryH

Tuesday dawned warm and sunny.  So what’s new?!  Only two things really.  I wasn’t around when it dawned,  I was far away in the Land of Nod after a heavy night’s partying.  Well, really just attending the opening evening of … Continue reading →

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Nisyros: the eagle and the snake

Posted on June 20, 2011 by BarryH

Saturday I thought I would have an easy day but, when it came to the crunch (whatever ‘coming to the crunch’ is), I decided not to.  I have been conscious of the fact that by this time, and therefore this … Continue reading →

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Nisyros: Guest blog by Ruth

Posted on June 19, 2011 by BarryH

I am currently sitting by the pool outside our hotel on the last evening we have here on Nisyros and realising that I am running out of time to write my Guest Blog… The week has shot past at an … Continue reading →

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