GOING HIGHER
After my lazy morning of reading by the pool we decided to go for a climb before lunch. The walls are, after all, pretty close.
Above is looking up to where we will climb, from the point of view of the terrace and below is the view from a wall called Laertes.
The children scrambled up the walls like cheerful yet careful goats.
Then it was off to the beach for a dip before cleaning up for dinner.
Following the recommendation of a 76 year old climber from New York we drove into the hills to look for a tiny outdoor restaurant on a bend. We did find it but first we found a cheese lady.
She had a stand set up on the side of the road and was selling fresh cheeses and olives.
Amazing.
She had the BEST feta! And bought too much. But it will be no problem to add it to every meal for the rest of the week.
We also found another lady with a stand on the side of the road selling local thyme honey. So we are all set.
Our little restaurant was a delight. 
I had kebab with local lamb from just over the hill – there were also pork kebabs that were wonderful but no the man said – not local – the pork was from Kos. ( sounded local enough to me).
Later, as we sat in the dying light drinking and talking with the proprietor, I watched the cheese lady load her wares into a wheel barrow place her chair upside down on the top of her load and proceed back up the hill, disappearing into the trees in moments.
Last night I had a very good sleep.
The weather continues to be sunny and warm. Perfect Greek weather.
Love Celi
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I loved being in Greece, thanks for bringing back the memories. Now all you need is some good bread for your goat cheese and honey.
I found that bread this morning!
Sounds idealic. I should have joined you there. Always wanted to go to Greece.
Greece is very cruisy but the local industry is tourism
One word…Perfection….
No matter how old our off spring are we always refer to them as our children…my eldest child is 60
Goodness!
These pictures are so beautiful. I love the abstracts of the rocks and sky. It feels dry and crisp and hot all at the same time.
Beautifully hot – not muggy at all
You can have the climbing but I’ll come along to get the cheese, honey and kebabs . . . 🙂 !
Me too!
The kebabs were great – lots of herbs
That little corner of “The Med” sure is ticking all the boxes. Wonderful. Laura
Great place for family
Mmmm, home made flatbreads topped with mild fresh feta and drizzled with honey, figs and thyme, and baked in a clay oven… Not only are you in the Cradle of the Gods, you’re sharing their food too!
Kate – do you have to paint the picture SO vividly ! I mean, we are only human and so trying not to be selfish !!
Sorry, sorry…. But all of my best travel memories are tied up with food!
(And I’ll just bet that you can still taste them too; )
Especially the Greek ones… Mountain honey with fresh yoghurt, spit roast lamb, avgolemono soup, tomato and garlic rubbed on fresh bread. Ok, I’ll stop now…
Oh dear, you’ve got me salivating just hearing your description!: ). And the bruschetta (sorry don’t know the Greek terminology; ) I definitely have grown, made and tasted. Can’t wait for the tomatoes to ripen!
Late! Yes – we found the flatbreads – very tasty- it is a pity the figs and tomatoes are not I season though
A great pity, but you still have olives, garlic, cheese, onions and honey, and perhaps a little lamb or goat? You can eat like kings 🙂
Oh no, there you go again, Kate! Got me right by the taste buds; )
Only one solution: pay a visit to Greece 😉
That would be lovely.
I’m so glad you’re enjoying the best side of Greece, Celi! You seem to have picked a beautiful spot. Of which there are many, I hasten to add. Greek Island life…bliss
It is perfect for us- being very close to the walls
Ahhh ~~~ Greece!!! Such an idyllic area on this earth!!! Enjoy ~~ enjoy for me ~~ nothing like a Greek salad!!!
I have to say salads in Greece are very different from Greek salads other places.
I love the vinegar they use over there!!” And the feta cheese -yumm!!
We put too much dressing on salads over here….. small squeeze of lemon and I’m ready for my salad!
It all looks so wonderful. I love small family restaurants, little gems.
Mum dad grandpa and baby – really family!
Boy, that cheese couldn’t get much more “Local”, could it? Feta cheese, olives & Thyme honey? Wow, all you need now is a loaf of something crusty and you’re good to go: ) (Sounds SO good!!)
We have found some really good local bread
Small hole-in-the-wall cafes are often a treasure find. We seek them out.
I didn’t know you were a climber. Good for you.
Yes! Those big cafe tourist traps with their trappers hovering at the door always terrify me,
Ah, the memories. Such an idyllic place. So glad you all are relaxing and enjoying.
Yes it is lovely
What a brilliant day out – I wish I had the feta, olives and kebabs!
The olives here are so nice! Real! Not those big fat overblown tasteless ones.
They will have been cured traditionally, over time, as opposed to adding chemicals to speed up the process …and of course there are some excellent Greek varieties that might never leave the islands.
Thyme honey? YUM!!!!!! Honey and feta….. drooling here.
Yes!! And thyme honey on real Greek yoghurt! Divine!
I agree with Kate’s comments. I’m all about the food too when I travel. Scaling the side of the hills would NOT be on my list to do but it looks like someone is enjoying it. Now, sitting on the beach with a good book, I could be sold on that. 🙂 Thanks for taking us along. I’m an armchair traveler these days.
If you follow the proper protocols Rock
Climbing is quite safe – but the rocks here are Sharp!
It does look like fun. If you are agile. I’m not any longer.
Have you looked at that rappelling ‘shot’ on Instagram ????
I forget to look at her Instagram since I don’t have it. I’ll look on the post. Thank you.
Amazing and scary!!!! I just saw them but can’t comment or like since I have no account.
Easy-peasy! I work and study fulltime and was not ‘on’ either! That just is where all the absolutely wonderful bloggers ‘go;’ when they want to make it faster, sharper and more succinct 🙂 !
what a splendid post- and I am soooooooo envious and also hungry now for that cheese! Enjjoy!
The cheese is divine!
Oh yum…that plate of fresh, local food just looks beautiful…as only fresh, local food can, no matter where you are! I’m wondering…were those olives crisp and vinegary or soft and buttery? We cure our own olives too but I never thought to sell them! Maybe we should! 🙂
so glad you’re having a gorgeous time in Greece!
The olives had not cured yet. I will leave them in the jar in the cupboard here – they should be ready in a few/ number of months
A gorgeous snapshot of a day on a Greek island, the kind of local food you found and sampled is my kind of fine dining ♡
Yes. It is not like Kate is describing though. These places are very very country. Tarps strung up
Between trees and old fashioned wood fires burned down to cook. Probably in the big cities we could eat like that. Still have not found any goat on any menus though we are surrounded in wandering goats – lots of pork though
Perfection!
oh my, I’m about to leave for dinner out, I may have to have a snack before I go, all this talk of food has my stomach growling! My three oldest steps are only 11, 12 and 13 yrs younger than me but I still refer to them as ‘the kids’.
They are not much younger than you at all!
My oldest son in law is almost 2 yrs older than me! haha
Oh I bet she has the best feta! The weather looks amazing Celi .. I hope you are having a wonderful time 🙂