TRAVEL AND LIFESTYLE DIARIES

Such as the title, this was the worse dinner we’ve ever had in Lesvos, Greece. Luckily, we were able to finish the evening with a lovely nightcap before riding off with the scooter back to our holiday apartment in Anaxos and calling it a night. Dinner at Restaurant O Gatos We had dinner at this really cool-looking restaurant with an open-roof that must have commanded beautiful views of the surrounding environs and the sea during the day. However, it was late in the evening so there was really no view to enjoy but the outdoor and airy setting was very refreshing. They have a roof deck as well but it was quite full up there so we settled at the balcony just below, which happens to also have an open rooftop. The ambiance of Restaurant o Gatos  in Mithymna (previously known as Molyvos or Molivos) was what really attracted us to the place. Just look at that open roof! Dutchman and I ordered a Ceasar salad, octopus in vinegar oil and spring rolls. It’s a Mediterranean and A...

When Dutchman and I are not doing this , this , this , this , this , and this   (this one is unforgettable) during our holiday last summer in Lesvos, Greece, we were out and about exploring the island with our rental scooter. One of the afternoons we took the scooter for a mountain ride nearby. We were not planning on driving far, we’re just going for a ride, enjoy the views and the fresh sea air and then have late lunch at a taverna in Vafeios that I read about— Taverna Vafios . In Mithymna, they are offering donkey rides to Vafeios where participants rest for lunch at Taverna Vafios and back. Indeed, Dutchman and I saw the donkey tour group as we went up the mountain. The poor donkeys were so cute, I don’t think I could ever let one of these animals carry me. On other matters, I have become an expert in taking pictures behind the Dutchman on a moving scooter. More pictures below... actually, LOTS of pictures =) A very typical afternoon scene in ...

This is one of our lovely dinners in Lesvos Island that I will not quickly forget. This picture has quickly become my favourite picture =) This is the Octopus Restaurant in the harbour. Dutchman and I first had a stroll on the harbour while admiring the picturesque waterfront, the lovely view of the restaurants getting busier by the hour and the imposing castle crowning the town of Mithymna, also known previously as Molyvos. In this summer holiday I ate a lot of octopus and what better way to have dinner at a namesake restaurant and eat grilled octopus! Yes, the restaurant is called ‘Octopus’ and it’s located at the tail end of the harbour just before the harbour seawall. From the restaurant we have the most magnificent view of the town, the castle sitting on top. In the evening it looks like a glowing golden crown. Simply breath taking. Octopus food is a Mediterranean treat, very popular not only in Greece but in Spain as well. Here is a blogpost I wro...