Mani Beach, Zaritsi and Lefka Beach 28th,29th and 30th May 09

Stayed at Mani Beach Camping ,Gythio where we met up again with Mary and Mike from England with whom we shared dinner , a bottle (or two) of wine and a very pleasant evening.We had met them at Kato Alissos near Patras.
On Friday we headed for Monemvassia, its almost an island fortress nice tavernas and shops but no Camp site and dreaded signs posted everywhere "NO CAMPING OR OVERNIGHT PARKING FINE OF €147.00 per night per person".Drove on to Tolo but were not impressed (Too Commercial) but then found Camping Lefka Beach. This is a beautiful site situated right on the waters edge of a beautiful Bay. Peace................

Stoupa ,Diros Caves,Vathia to Gythio Wed. 27th May 2009

We left the pretty town of Stoupa about 10 .00 A.M. and headed down for the bottom of the Mani Peninsula, across beautiful mountains but very narrow roads and hair pin bends.Drove from Ag. Nikon to Areopoli to Diros Caves (Vlychoda Caves) We took the boat trip through the caves with its crystal clear waters and wonderful Stalactites and Stalagmites. The trip takes about 40 mins and costs €12.00 .Well worth the experience. Followed the signposts for Vathia packed with its famous Mani Towers and defence settlement ,more narrow streets not really made for 3.5 ton campervans but made it...........Arrived at Gythio about six pm and booked into Camping Mani Beach tired but happy Eat at Camp Restaurant €20.00. Good Day.