It was a nice ride up on a perfect spring day. Of course we always love to go up to the mountains and have been doing so for years. But this time it felt different, we slowed down a bit and looked around. And we ended up discovering the beauty of the road trip on the way to the village.
… lots of twists and turns.
I should point out that I have not been compensated in any way for this post. We literally stumbled upon this idyllic hotel and were enchanted.
The interesting thing is that this little hotel is nestled between the road and the Vouraiko River. Beyond the river, and parallel to the river and the road, is a train that snakes up to the mountains with the final destination Kalavryta.
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I’m sure you are all bored with my mountain pictures.
So instead lets look up! God was putting on a show just for me and my camera. I always say that the sky is the best canvas for God’s artistry.
A #SoCloseToAmazing moment if there ever was one.
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April J Harris
Monday 5th of August 2019
I'm so glad you and your husband stopped and smelled the roses, Mary, and that you shared the photos as well. What an interesting, and beautiful trip, and what a lot of cool things you discovered. Thank you so much for sharing with the Hearth and Soul Link Party. I’m featuring this post at the party this week. Hope to ‘see’ you there! Have a wonderful week ahead!
Michelle Leslie
Friday 23rd of June 2017
That literally felt like I went on the road trip with you guys Mary. That scenery is so stunningly beautiful and if I could sit in traffic like that everyday I would be happy
Mary
Monday 26th of June 2017
Thank you Michelle, I think that has to be the highest compliment.
Mother of 3
Friday 23rd of June 2017
So pretty! How fun to stumble upon such a picturesque hotel.
Mary
Monday 26th of June 2017
We literally stumbled onto it. Because you can barely see there is anything from the road.
jeanie
Friday 23rd of June 2017
What a wonderful day out! And I love the cross-traffic. We might get the occasional raccoon crossing the road but I've yet to see a flock of sheep or cows! I love seeing the beautiful environment of a world not my own. The mountains are so handsome. We're quite flat where I am, gentle hills being the biggest climb. These are magnificent, as was that lovely hotel!
Mary
Monday 26th of June 2017
I know we have a reputation here in Greece for our beaches. But Jeanie I think the mountains are just as breathtaking. Thanks for stopping by.
Doreen@foxdenrd
Friday 23rd of June 2017
Surprise discoveries are always the most rewarding simply because we have no 'expectations'. That hotel is certainly in a lovely location, perfect for taking in the gorgeous mountains that surrounds it. You mentioned you headed to your husbands village. Does that mean it is where he grew up? xxx
Mary
Monday 26th of June 2017
Here in Greece everyone has more than one village. It usually means the origins of the parents. In my husband's case it was the village his father was born. His mother on the other hand was born in a village that is on the other side of the bay. And they met in the town where we live. Lucky for me, my parents both came from the same village and that is where I was born too. Yes, my husband boasts numerous villages!! Haha!