In 1998 we had an enjoyable and very memorable day out and we plan to do it again.
There were only the two of us booked to do it and so had the guide to ourselves for the day.
A car and driver took us to the Venetian Bridge, just off the Prevelli road, and left us and our guide Albert there.
Albert found us some sticks to help with walking and we set off down the Kourtaliotiko river, walking in the river.
In June 1998 the water was at about its normal height for June.
In most places that meant just enough to cover your ankles.
Mind you, it was quite cold.
We walked down the river towards Palm Beach (Prevelli) and the sea, criss-crossing the river, sometimes in it and sometimes beside it.
There was lots of vegetation and shade so the heat of the day was not a problem.
I'm not a naturalist but I did appreciate all the flowers, herbs and colourful insects.
(Mosquitos were not a problem at that time of day).
There were odd places where we had to cross deeper, narrower parts of the river but it was never more than waist deep.
At times we had to scramble over or between rocks but we had no problems despite not being particularly active people.
Part way down we took a break for sandwiches and a drink beside a waterfall and shady pool and took the opportunity for a fresh water skinny dip.
We were very happy to have a guide as the walk fet quite remote.
Between the Venetian Bridge and Palm Beach we only saw other people once and they were walking on the far side of the valley.
It was remarkable how remote it felt, despite the fact that we could never have been more that half a kilometer from the road.
The whole walk was only about 3 or 4 kilometers but we took our time and probably took about 4 hours before arriving at Palm Beach having stopped for a second river pool swim just before we got to the sea.
Once at the beach we had plenty of time for refreshments and yet another swim before the boat left to take us back to Plakias.
As far as I know, there are no longer organised walks like this but, having made contact with our guide Albert, I'm hoping to organise one for us Plakforms.
Because I've left it so late for this year the potential dates are quite limited.
Our window of opportunity is from the 17th to the 25th September with target dates of 17th to 19th.
Is anyone else interesting in joining this walk?
If so, please post in this topic as soon as possible.