We drove to the end of the monemvasia causeway and then caught the bus to the city gate.
Very different to when James and I visited in 2018 … this time shops and tavernas were open. Tourists struggling with luggage over the cobbles. Still beautiful, although some renovations more sympathetic than others. And still some to do.
Jennifer & Chris had ice cream. F&E a coffee. I walked to the far end to find the reconstructed wall and the cafe, which had been open where J and I drank wine. I then strode back to the car … the others arriving by bus at the same time.
Some places still to he renovated. Most renovations are tasteful, a couple out of placeLunch in Gythio
Spotted motorhoming Brian with Zoa 🐕 as we finished lunch in Gythio. I was slobbered on … by Zoa, not Brian.
A calm crossing. Thankfully.
Frances spotted a pile of sick bags!We used one, but to score our card game on. Quite a decent wine haul.And pleased the planning (love a spreadsheet) worked.
F&E again up earlier than their natural body clocks. Early at Ancient Nemea… beating the coaches and crowds again. However, not a major site so no coaches at all.
Ancient Nemea was the birthplace of the Pangellenic Games in 4 BC. However, like so many prototypes, subsequent versions were better. The Games moved to Argos.
Temple to Zeus C4 BC3 columns erected in 2000 to help folk visualise …… So many column pieces should they decide to erect more
The stadium was close by. Through a tunnel that another tourist dawdled through. 4000 spectators but they had to perch on the ground as no evidence of seats.
Image of the stone starting blocksThe actual starting blocks They didn’t run any further!!!Entrance tunnel used by the atheletes
Winery No. 6 – Lantides
Despite email confirmation, they had forgotten our reservation. However, the son of the founder stepped up. No nibbles though.
It was a step up to the stools too
Very good wines and inexpensive compared to some. Purchases.
Winery No. 7 – Aivalis
Bit of a theme for today … our reservation forgotten. Son of the founder stepped up. They did find us some nibbles. Lovely young man, but he looked like he had been in a massacre … covered in red grape juice. What a way to go!
Only 3 wines. Two oaked @€25. The other had only been bottled 2 days ago and so needed to settle. Small purchases.
And thank goodness no more wineries. They have all been interesting and different but we are so done.
Back at the apartment we reheated the take away from last night’s restaurant.
And drank the opened bottles used for the tastings that today’s wineries had given us.
