We’ve spent the last couple of days driving around this region exploring small mountain and seaside villages. Some are not so easy to access and we’ve learned that each one requires a walk through the center of town to find the hidden gems.
Today we visited the village of Milies. A plain white building the Agion Taksiarchon Church contained the most beautiful frescoes!
Our kind guide gave us very interesting historical information about the church. It took the artist, a monk from Mt. Athos, 33 years to complete the frescoes. Many design details make for amazing acoustics. Larry demonstrated by singing a Gregorian chant beautifully! A trip highlight!
Yesterday we drove to the very southern tip of the Pelion Region to the fishing village of Agios Kiriaka.
The coastline along the way is stunningly beautiful.
Agios Kiriaka was the perfect stop for a seafood lunch. Larry says that his grilled octopus reminded him of a old bicycle inner tube he used to chew on sometimes. Our server assured us that he caught it himself that very morning!
A view of Agios Kiriaka.
Fishing boats in the harbor.
We’ve spent 4 nights in Afissos so it’s time to move on–a new base and a new region. We’re heading for Litochoro and Mt. Olympus!