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A WALK IN THE PAST

 

An idea for a day out which gives you the chance to see the the more traditional Greek parts of the island - which do still exist!

 
     

Take the opportunity to see traditional, Greek people in traditional houses and to learn what life was actually like here, in the fairly recent past, and compare with life today. There is no comparison between the two!

You will enjoy the scents of the wild thyme, sage and mountain tea and see a kaleidoscope of Mediterranean plants in their natural habitat and, depending on the time of year, you may see local cheese being made.

 
     

It is possible to walk down into the mountain villages from Zia which, as you may be aware, whilst still a beautiful village, is somewhat commercialised now. For this reason it is best to meander through the villages of Assomatos, Evangelistria and Lagoudi, (villages which are all totally unspoilt). This can be done either on foot or, depending on how everybody is feeling, by car. To walk down from Zia and do the circuit of two of these villages whilst somewhat steep in places, is not a hard walk and only takes about 1 hour (depending upon photo stops!).

     
     
 

Many of the houses are in a state of disrepair but, slowly, cottages are being restored and people are once more living in these villages in the mountains. The views from up here are, of course, fantastic and you must take your cameras with you. You will have plenty of opportunities to take photo's, not only of the local area, but also of the stunning views across to the neighbouring islands and the Turkish coast.

 
     

Passing through Assomatos, where the church may be open for you to go in and have a look (have some change in your pocket to light a candle), and walking up through Evangelistria you will experience a peace and quiet that is all too rare in our everyday lives. Just to be away from the noise of traffic is a rare gift in itself.

Wandering through Lagoudi, with its narrow streets and pretty cottages is quite simply like stepping back in time, there is very little to remind you of where and when we are.

 

The church on the top of the hill affords another opportunity to appreciate the wonderful views across the islands, the salt flats at Tingaki and to the hustle and bustle that you have left behind. There is also a local pottery next door where you can buy some unique souvenirs of your stay here. Watch out for the local cafeneio - it is an absolute gem!

It is impossible for me to describe the atmosphere and the tranquility in these villages. It is also impossible to imagine how life has changed here to such a large degree, in such a short space of time. It is impossible to imagine that these villages were in danger of disappearing altogether. Thankfully, it is now recognised that they are priceless in the message they can give us about the recent past, and the heritage will carry on.

 
     
       
 
  If you are interested in visiting the real Greece, please get in touch with me, and I can give you more information as to how to get about yourselves, or I can accompany you, so you can have all your questions answered.  
     

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