Pappas Hotel Loutráki
Pezoulia Pefkaki Loutráki, Peloponnese, 20300, Greece
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Harakopio: oranges and olives
... were clearly amused by our early efforts, especially the care we took in making sure the olives remained on the nets, but despite our lack of a common language, we built up some level of non-verbal rapport. Michael, being fluent in Greek, translated between us all where necessary, and tried to teach us a few key words, including contoradi, and gravolo, meaning ‘rake’. The day was short, but intense, and we all recovered with a beer from a nearby microbrewery ...
Back to the beach...
... came around selling what looked like donuts which he carried in a large box balanced on his head, Will purchased some for us to try. The seller appears to be a local and was friendly and I was quite impressed with his traveling table he takes with him. The treat was yummy and similar to a donut but much larger and denser bread than the Canadian version; Then there are the non stop stream of men carrying big boards displaying assorted jewelry, sun glasses ...
Waiting for Wind
... continued to explore and enjoy the bay. We have also come quite close to some of the local inhabitants here and now go walking with sticks to scare away snakes, stoats, and large spiders.
Day time temperatures are mid 30's, the sea temperature is 24 and swimming several times a day is the best way to cool off.
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Spring- cleaning the Lamda Olive Grove
... some of the history of the grove and I aim to ensure careful maintenance to retain its character, especially by leaving mature trees and shrubs, even at the expense of a perfect crop, in order to maintain the habitat for wildlife and remains of history that make Lamda special.
Past Clearance work shows history:
In 2007, lower borders were cleared and the stone well mentioned in the deeds was revealed along with a tree stump border which had ...
Living without electricity at the Trigono Grove
... br> must be by hand. 50 rose cuttings planted - subsequently all but one were lost to drought.
2000 - The Caravan was occupied and land cultivated, but stray goats and pigs interfered
with crops. Neighbours were always helpful, if bemused by the lifestyle!
1999 - The plot was purchased in June, and the caravan situated in its present location.
The plot was unfenced and water was drawn from the neighbouring ...



