For the past five nights, we’ve been staying at a quaint guesthouse overlooking the mystical Meteora rock formations in northern Greece, atop which sit 6 magnificent monasteries. Some date back to the 14th century. As if things couldn’t get any better, our hostess/Greek mother for the week has been surprising us with culinary treats from her kitchen – salads bathed in olive oil, French fries, omelets with local sliced sausage, candied figs, milk custard pie, and, drumroll… the spinach/feta cheese pie known in Greek as spanakopita.
Whenever Mama Marina brings special Greek dishes up to our terrace, which overlooks the dramatic rocks, she wears a mischievous smile. These Greek food samplings are not officially part of our hotel stay; she’s brought them to us well, just because.
It is culinary diplomacy at its best!
Her son, Dimitrios said that she’s the “typical Greek mother.”
If you come to Meteora, do consider staying at Marina’s family’s hotel, the Guesthouse Patavalis in Kastraki. The vistas are magnificent, and the service has warmed our hearts. We stayed in the purple room. 
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