HE SAID
Elies Hotel, Kardamyli
Wednesday Aug 29
Strong sun today, not a cloud in the sky. Mid 80s. Bees found the honey at breakfast on the balcony, but not a problem.
Life has slowed way down here in the Mani. Didn’t wake up til past 8.
Water is crystal crystal clear today. Hundreds of curious, colorful fish feeding on the reefs. You dive for the bottom but then realize it’s 20-25 feet down!
In the Elies rhythm: going for breakfast, swim/beach time, late dinner about 2, siesta, late afternoon swim, sunset stroll, late light supper after 8, balcony stargazing.
Teapot & Scorpion are both setting now to the west out over the surf. Sounds of the surf have been in our subconscious all day long.
SHE SAID
Daily menu same, one for lunch, one for dinner, relatively seasonal. But like a restaurant, you can also order what you want within reason.
Sea bass, Greek salad, a great white wine and some graviera (which they translate as gruyère) for late supper. Happy to be back on the balcony for full stargazing. And listening to the waves. Since they come over rocks, a really good sound.
These are the kind of days we have needed a long time. The waiter said to us that he remembered we were leaving tomorrow. We said yes, and he said why, and I said that is what we are asking ourselves. Feel great that we landed here!!
Hard to define paradise. I find it here. Not really fancy, but great views from the rooms – mountains and seas. Not fancy food, but food of excellent quality and amazing; friendly service. Reserved beach chairs, waterfront with service if we liked, friendly staff who love helping us learn a little Greek. Long days of being in nature.