We started the day with a tour through Mystras, a former Byzantine capital. Again, we had too much food for lunch in a great little tavern, before driving done towards Mani. The Lonely Planet suggested a boat ride through a lime stone cave which we were keen to do. Due to high waters, we could only do a small tour with the boat (no pics) and walked out of the caves again. Flo took us on a little section of the Mani driving tour and then we were at the Campground right at the beach.
Mystras Castle – castle view camp ground promise checks out
if you squint, the castle is visible
We’ve taken to Greek honey and Greek yoghurt. Especially this thyme honey got all of our approvals
not much left, really. but a nice walk regadless
Byzantine church of great importance
Here was the last Byzantine Emperor crrowned
There she goes … where to, nobody knows
more restored / maintained churches
On our way to the old ciry – first trip without the carrier for EOA. She does great!
Down there behind the first ridge lies ancient and newly founded modern Sparta
Tring to get the to pose properly at the same time is like hearding cats
Full on explorer mode – maching ahead, always curious
The boder between pet and feral is fluid here – this one lives at the still active monastery
That is a lot of idols and asorted knick-knacks
The ancient nuns keep the place tidy
View from the lower city to the upper city and citadel
Nature taking over
Keeping up with our habit of odering too much food
Once again, the landscape surprised us – such high mountains and amazing driving
Buying tickets for a boat ride through a limestone cave
“It is almost as tall as I am – I must get on it”
“Made it!”
Unfortunately, the tide was so high, that we could only do the small boat ride. The rest, we had to do on foot. Which was also nice to do.
So many stalactites
High waves led to great splashes of spray
A bit of a ride through Mani
Out of Mani and along the coast to the next campground
What a lovely road!
We arrived later than we’d hoped but there had to be time to check out the beach
