Vasiliki and Maria clearly take great pride in sharing their beautiful family compound with guests. It was well equipped in every way and the care shown in the lovely handmade lace-edged curtains and starched sheets was very much enjoyed and appreciated. The pool was a welcome morning ritual on the hot Messari plain and we grew more fond of the village of Pompia every day. Dinner at the taverna at the church square was a notch above esp the two kinds of dolmadas and chicken w mushrooms in a mustard sauce. One evening after dinner we were invited to join a pre-wedding party at the other taverna in town with wonderful local musicians. Best of all, we became friends and shared a barbecue made in the fabulous outdoor kitchen/grill with the other guests in the compound: a couple from Berlin and another from Paris... both with adorable one-year olds! All in all, a perfect and memorable stay. P.S. George’s Yard, in Matala, has extraordinary food not geared to the passing tourist.