700 meters +/-

Jodeling our way down the Pelion mountain rode last Wednesday at about 5pm, we momentarily took our eyes off the road. In a quick glance we noticed something remarkable, this sunsetty thing happening so we pulled over. The weather had been unsettled all day and this display was the last gasp of weak sunlight over our beloved regional capital. Moisture in the air prevented the long view across Greece and we could only pick out Mavrovouno (between the power poles) and, to its left, an unnamed, perfect mountain just between Kokkinas and Perivlepto, Magnesias. The mountain might be called Saratzi.

The area around Volos or ancient Iolkos has been populated for millennia, although from the looks of things present day Volos and environs were once at the bottom of the sea.

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Opening time

Homing chairs flocking to Diethnis cafe in their mysterious annual migration

The sounds of light industry along and behind the paralia suggest that Skopelos Town, at least, will be opening up again on Wednesday, for the annual March 25 celebration of Independence Day and, we hope, staying open. Diethnis, or the International cafe, above, has been a hive of activity for the past week or so. A fly-by today found four people preparing Gorgones to re-open Wednesday, as will Klimataria, Kyratso’s Kitchen and Molos. Ampeliki, the new Finikas and Nastas have been open through much of the winter, although Finikas is closed Mondays at present. There are signs of activity at Apolafsi, while Nostos is expected to open later this month, although Akteion, Ta Kymata, Mousses and Zoupa won’t be opening until later.

You do not win the coveted box of Milk Tray chocolates for guessing that most weather sites are predicting rain, rain and a possibility of more rain on Wednesday.

Acherly, we sit corrected: Angelos/Ta Kymata re-opens next week.

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