if you win at Backgammon.....
When it comes to my girlie week away with my mum we are inadvertently a bad influence on each other - putting of any sight seeing or daytrips with the comment 'do you fancy it tomorrow' - if you have ever visited Greece you will now doubt have experienced 'GMT' - Greek Maybe Time - hence we are very, very lazy...this Greek GMT attitude rubs off on us, but why not! I work 48 weeks a year and one week of rest never hurts ... ...a few walnuts if I'm feeling adventurous, a good book and a sunlounger until lunch... a gentle stroll in search of a nice taverna serving nice mezedes and cold Mythos.. i'm made until nightfall... more Mythos, Metaxa.. etc etc.. That is until I challenged a local (god forbid) to a game of Backgammon - Tavili.... The Challenge.... If I won I promised to visit his village, Zia - teetering on the edge of Mount Dikeos - the highest mountain in Kos (by ...
gizmogizmo 15.11.2006
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Advantages: Beautiful mountain village with supreb views Disadvantages: Testing drive to get there, not for faint-hearted
...the main road into the Zia, you can also see the coast of Turkey quite clearly.
Zia is located high,on the side of the highest mountain on Kos, Mount Dikeos. The thrill of the village is the scenery,which is simply breathtaking, but there is quite a brisk shopping trade, from the numerous gift shops around. There is an ample supply of Tavernas too, to cater for the hungry and thirsty. Shopping wise, there is a good selection of local produce and ... ...you have never been to Zia, then visit it, just for the sake of the jaw-dropping scenery. If you are into sightseeing, Zia is a worthwhile visit. A couple of hours spent, would easily let you see, what Zia has to offer, but hey this is Greece! What's your hurry?
The only drawback that I can think of, is the many coaches that visit. If you are in a car and you meet these coming down the mountain,These guys are on a mission and don't take hostages, ...
express1 13.04.2006 (13.07.2007)
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