the view & the sea

These views! Early morning sunrise in the Mani across the bay. Spectacular cloud theatre deep in the Taygetos mountains. Bright sunshine. Mild evening light in the groves. And these sounds! The gently rolling surf below the cliff. The cicada concerts. The wind. The bells from the small chapel on the next hill.

Once you have taken in the wealth of views and sounds in all directions, go and refresh yourself with a swim. A short 5 minutes walk along olive and wine groves, past a few farmhouses with goats and cats will take you to the little village gathering place at the shore. A natural beach invites you to swim with the locals. What a privilege.