Skordalia and Walnut Pesto

As clean white linens blow in the warm breeze behind me, I sit at this bar in the middle of an orange grove chatting with Ingrid.  She tells fascinating stories of her childhood and how she would come to Greece every summer from Germany by way of trains.  She tells of how she and Jorgos fell in love. She hands…

Day Cruise to Hydra and Spetses

  Two days before the close of our Greek Adventure, we decided to squeeze in one more thrill.  Pegasus Cruises take groups on day trips over to the Saronic Islands of Hydra and Spetses.  The luxury yacht style boats leave the Tolo Harbor on various days at 8 AM and bring cruisers back around 7 PM.  Our…

Oranges, Olives and White Linens

Do you ever feel like some things are just meant to be?  Sometimes, not having a plan can lead to the most wonderful and unexpected experience…  While exploring the area around Tolo, we came upon this hidden oasis set in the center of an orange plantation. Something about the sign just made us pull over and walk down this…