This week we spent our free time in the afternoons beach hopping all around Pylos and Messenia.
We visited Methoni, which has an amazing Venetian fort and lighthouse.It’s menacing, scary, and bold but nonetheless beautiful. Fun Fact: it looks remarkably like Helm’s Deep. A little intimidating, but we managed to conquer it.
By conquering it, I mean we did a little trespassing and climbed to the very top of the fort. No one was hurt and no one got arrested…or at least held over night, only fingerprinted. Just kidding Mom!
From the peak we had a priceless view of the ocean and coastline. The water is almost too blue.
Tuesday we went on a boat trip all around Navarino Bay (the bay in which Pylos is located). We went to Delikli Baba and Sphakteria, two islands with absolutely no current human settlements and extreme cliffs. I’m talking sheer 200 feet high…and no guardrails.
From the islands we had a great view of Pylos across the bay. Looking out over the water, it is no wonder why there were constant battles and conflicts over this area. It’s fertile, beautiful and almost magical.
After visiting the islands we went to what is called “The Golden Beach,” and it definitely lived up to its name. Priceless.
On Wednesday, Yeleva was our destination! A quant little coastal village with water you wade in for 100 meters before it reached your waist. There, we invented a game called Water-Kickball. Needless to say, we were the entertainment for the locals eating at the coastal cafes. A lot of falling, splashing and laughing, with few points actually being scored.
We also traveled to Voidkilia, which is a partially enclosed beach that resembles the shape of a shell. It is said that it’s the most beautiful beach in all of Greece, and I cannot refute that in the least. At the opening of the inlet, there are some crazy cliffs that are perfect for jumping off into the water. It was about a 15-minute swim to get there, but it was worth it! From the top of the cliffs you can see how the water refracts the sunlight, making a rainbow in the water, following the coastline of the beach. While archaeology does not pay very well, we sure get to work in a great office.
how many orcs did you kill at helms deep?
ReplyDeleteHey lil' sis!
ReplyDeletei hope you're having a wonderful time!! Be safe, stay healthy, and i can't wait to see you when you get back. If you have the chance to visit Italy, look up Tatoo Leo in Florence and tell him i said hi ;)