The Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Glykophilousa - the church of the sweet kisses built on a volcanic rupture in Petra, Lesvos.
114 steps up to the church built in 1747 and what a panoramic view of Petra and the Aegean Sea.
Wandered around the narrow cobbled streets below, intrigued to discover so many wild plants and flowers. Figs and pomegranates yet to ripen but so many fragrant Greek herbs and flowers, really beautiful.
A little pitstop for a frappe to cool down, loved the owners tray to carry the drinks. He found it when he was clearing the cellar. It belonged to his grandfather and he had so much pride using it. Such a friendly place to stop at the Mermaid Restaurant at Petra Beach.
I’m loving this break so much - although I usually find it hard to keep still I’m learning the art of slowing down 🫶🇬🇷🩵
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