Met a lovely Greek couple in the Methoni campsite who were down from Patras for the weekend getting their caravan ready for the summer months. The whole family have been coming to this campsite for 15 years. Their daughter lives in north London near Clissold Park and it turned out that the mother loves travelling on the 73 bus and he loves shopping in Primark!
They were so friendly, inviting us to contact them when we were back in Patras.
They also advised us only to stop in campsites rather than ‘free camping’ places as it isn’t safe. For the first time in Greece I’ve seen people begging – coming up to the van and knocking on the windows (though this was only near Patras)
73 one of Mark’s favourite bus routes.
Especially in our courting days X
Yes lots of Greeks on Methoni campsite – usually in ancient caravans with large awnings and the kitchen sink along with students in tents. They’re usually there all summer- so lucky! Unfortunately begging is quite common around Patras and down the west coast area and has been for quite a long time – but generally things are safe. I wouldn’t leave anything on display, particularly around Patras. Hope you’ve made it into Pylos for a drink in the cafe under the very old Platanos tree in the square. Enjoy 😎