Comments for Skopelos Walks

Comment on The Unsung Heros by Heather Parsons

Heather Parsons — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:51:33 +0000

In reply to Eileen Williams. A fact few non Greeks knew about. It was good to find the facts on Google. I hadn't realized it was an official law.

Comment on Translated Facebook Post from our mayor by Heather Parsons

Heather Parsons — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:46:26 +0000

In reply to Angela Gray. The locals who have volunteered are new foreign land owners in fact. Yes, Andros have got it right. We started around the same time but Olga had great support from the beginning.

Comment on Translated Facebook Post from our mayor by Angela Gray

Angela Gray — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:03:00 +0000

We are heading to the island in a few days to enjoy these trails. We are hikers who choose islands based on walking options. So, as the Mayor says, you are already bringing hiking tourists to the island. Thank you for this work. The paths on Andros are terrific and it is good to get locals involved in trail angel work.

Also, we notice a big difference when the locals have awareness about the paths and appreciate the tourists they bring. We have a network and walkers share great holiday ideas so….

See you soon and please post if there is a particular path we shouldn’t miss!
Angela

Comment on The Unsung Heros by Eileen Williams

Eileen Williams — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:01:00 +0000

Came across your blog here Heather! Great to read your detailed accounts of the trails and their history and works in progress. So you are still hard at it then!! Good on you!

Comment on The Tzilali/Karya Gorge by Heather Parsons

Heather Parsons — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:20:35 +0000

In reply to Wander Experten. Hi there. It has now been cleared and and marked. Caution should still be exercised above the bridge where the trail is crumbly. It is also now possible to veer off if you wish to Ag Georgos monastery at Pera Karia. Enjoy and don't hesitate to contact again.

Comment on The Tzilali/Karya Gorge by Wander Experten

Wander Experten — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:46:47 +0000

Hi Heather, the surviving stonework and the old bridge make this route especially interesting. Your account also shows why an old path on a map should not automatically be treated as a usable hiking trail. We are the team behind Wander Experten and would love to clarify one point for route planning: has the section from the bridge down to Tzilali now been cleared, or should walkers still regard this as a restoration project? Thank you for documenting the work.

Comment on The Unsung Heros by Heather Parsons

Heather Parsons — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:43:17 +0000

In reply to Hans. Thank you so very much for your kind offer. I'll be contacting you shortly to discuss.

Comment on The Unsung Heros by Hans

Hans — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:27:59 +0000

Hello Heather, this is Hans, we live in Chora, right next to Christ Church and I would like to get involved as a Trail Angel. Appreciate it if you could give me a call back, sent you also my contact info via WhatsApp. Many thanks, Hans.

Comment on The Unsung Heros by Heather Parsons

Heather Parsons — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:58:34 +0000

In reply to Heather Parsons. If you tell me where you end up, I can let you know your nearest trail for adoption.

Comment on The Unsung Heros by Heather Parsons

Heather Parsons — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:32:22 +0000

In reply to Jenny Paradisi. Due to the Greek tax system, this voucher system would not work. Plus few shops open year round. And few shop owners care. Juices & Books used to give a small discount to volunteers but no longer.