We set off late this morning for Frangokastello to see the castle and the beach.
The GPS indicated the drive would take an hour...to go 28km. So, we expected a few switchbacks and some twisty roads. Little did we realize that the route would look like this:
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| What happens when you meet another car on the Kallikratis Road. |
The following video makes the drive look calm, serene, and peaceful: https://youtu.be/gJibko0WNiI
In actuality, it was more like this:
We later read that the Kallikratis Road is one of the most dangerous roads in Europe! The gentlemen certainly deserve some accolades for getting us to and fro safely and showing no signs of panic.
After the castle tour, we spent a few hours on the beach before heading off to a late lunch where we were ushered into the kitchen to choose what we'd like to eat. Lunch was wonderful and the perfect fuel for our brave drivers to make the return trip.
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| Note the switchbacks--yes, that's the road! |
Some relaxing by the pool and then a return to the Arzak Restaurant for a tasty greek omelet dinner with potatoes prepared by the kids.
Kudos to Chris and Lee on their awesome driving skills!! You know that I would have shat my pants on that ride.. Lol ;\
ReplyDeleteLove the photos, please keep posting!! Btw.. The close encounter with the plant was oleander (one of my faves). Keep rocking and rolling, stay safe !! Hugs too all xo
Shari! You've solved the question we've all been asking since we got here. Oleander is found roadside seemingly everywhere!
ReplyDeleteClaire, I love the video of the Kallikratis – Kapsodasos Road.
ReplyDeleteLet's go back and video the entire trek down, then play it on fast speed.
"I'm on a Highway to Hell"