When we started this adventure, one of the things that we both agreed upon was that if we found a place we liked, we would stay there. Milia is one of those places: so yesterday we extended our stay here until we are ready to leave. It is a place of simplicity and quiet, sheltered by the mountains from any sounds of traffic or the 21st century. We can hear the bells on the goats and the roosters as they crow. Heart rate and blood pressure go down by just being here.
So today, after a breakfast of tomatoes, feta cheese, yogurt and honey, bread, honey cake, eggs, and fresh made sausage, we decided to take a hike. We picked up the hand drawn map and instructions and set out on a four-hour hike. Reading some of the instructions will give you a flavor of this hike.“You follow the earth road passing in front of the restaurant. After 50 meter, you find the first narrows on your left and you follow them.
Turn right on the steps; continue the path and you will see the fence. After passing through please close it. The RUIN you will meet 15 minutes later- after you pass through the chestnut forest-is the sign that you are in Kato Milia.
Just after you turn on your left. Forward on that direction you see the old Chapel of St. George on your left. If you pass the Old House in Kato Milia, walking on the right direction, following the earthen track to the upper side, you find a fence. Stop and look at the left and you see the path which takes you from the old path (which is missed a little bit), but continue straight forward and between the rock and you’ll se on your left Kastellos.
To approach the top is a bit difficult as there is not a certain path and you have to follow the goat’s way. The view from the top is outstanding.”
We followed these instructions and they took us to the promised view, which was indeed outstanding. Along the way we picked up two very happy dogs that stayed with us the whole time.
The Chestnut Forest was beautiful. The chestnuts on the ground look like balls of chestnut colored fur.
We found these to be delicious when they are freshly roasted.
After we reached the top of Kastellos, we sat on a rock and had a picnic lunch of wine, cheese, fruit, and chocolate, and just breathed.
Life is good.
1 comment:
Oh! You make me feel so relaxed just by hearing about the things you are seeing and doing. I am glad you found a quiet place that you can just indulge in. Thank you again for your restorative blog!
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