I use the word road loosely as they were more dirt tracks and were extremely bumpy, however this added to the fun and thrill of the jeep ride. We all had open top jeeps with a convoy of 5 vehicles.
Often stopping to take photos it is definitely a great way to take in the beauty of the island. There are perfect views down to the ocean and rustic hillsides with the odd church or farm dotted here and there. What was astonishing about this journey was that these mountain roads were used regularly by the local farmers and there was often a hair raising moment where we met oncoming traffic with nothing but a sheer drop beside us. Still adding to the fun we tried to convince ourselves.
As we came closer to our final destination we stopped in a little village hidden away in the mountains and had a well earned refreshing iced chocolate beverage, exploring the little shops selling Greek pottery and local produce such as olives and oil. We also had the opportunity to visit the local church where some of our group lit candles for their loved ones.
We continued our journey down the mountain to the other side of the island and came across our final destination a lovely beach front restaurant & hotel offering use of its pool. We enjoyed a mass feast of local dishes including moussaka, seafood and feta cheese. Once our bellies were full of food and good wine we relaxed around the poolside allowing ourselves to warm up in the sunshine before jumping into the pool to cool down.
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