Our olive grove in April

Our olive grove in April

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Every spring, I always take a walk through our olive grove. The fragrance of the flowers drifts through the air, meeting the footprints of wild creatures wandering leisurely here and there. Truly, spring is the most enchanting season of the year in Laconia — though the serene hush of autumn and the stillness of winter hold their own quiet beauty. A few kilometers away, across the plain, the orange trees, too, are celebrating the arrival of spring. The scent of their blossoms is simply extraordinary. The mingling aromas of the flowers and the fresh, pure air are reason enough for anyone to visit Laconia in April. If any of you happen to visit Laconia and find yourselves in need of advice or guidance during your stay, do not hesitate to send me a message.  ...
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An old mill in Geraki, Laconia.

An old mill in Geraki, Laconia.

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This is a photo that brings back memories of another era. In fact, it brings it back to life. It depicts a windmill in Geraki, Laconia (a few klm from our farm), where the locals used to take their wheat on horses and donkeys to have it milled into flour. This mill is one of those that exist around the village as well as in the wider area. Some people older than me still remember that time. Behind the windmill, you can see the snow-covered Mount Parnon. You will soon be able to find more short stories from Laconia on my blog: https://berlinoilconnection.de/en/blog/category/blog/. special thanks to @christinemorenin (instagram) for this picture...
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An escape to the mountain of Parnonas in autumn.

An escape to the mountain of Parnonas in autumn.

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Every year in autumn or winter I make a visit to the Southern Peloponnese. My aim is to look for new high quality products from the region. So this year we went to the mountain of Parnonas to spend three days in the mountain and combine it with this purpose. We found ourselves in Kosmas where the autumn landscape dominated every corner of the village. The central square of the village is a real gem. The large plane trees and the traditional architecture of the houses really give a unique character to the place. The food in the small taverns is also unique. Everything is local and the smells make you hungry all the time. Our first stop was at the village square in one of the central cafes. There we drank tsipouro and tasted the smoked trout that is brought from the opposite mountain, Taygetos, and specifically from the village of Kastori located at its foothills. We ate stew, mountain...
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