Whilst the region is emmaculate. Very clean. There was one big disappointment. The roadside stops on the way to Ioannina, for buses, trucks and cars, have been used as rubbish dumps. I was amazed to see rubbish strewn along every single one, even where there are bins, ruining the pristine environment.
The people of the region were very friendly and open to visitors, even though September is considered the off season. There are many accommodations at very reasonable prices to be found, especially at this time of year. When traveling to Eipirus in winter, be aware that it can get quite snowed in. When the mountains get too much for you, Ioannina has a buzzing center with an interesting history and a culture all its own. The lake at Ioannina's core, is also the center for entertainment and recreation. Don't be worried about the bats flying overhead, no one else seems to care. While in the area, you may as well take a drive to Metsovo. It's a winter ski village, but very quaint and worth a visit even in the off season.

Returning to Ithaca, we headed down to Agrinio and then onto Patras via the Antirrio bridge, stopping at Messologhi lagoons to take some pics. An eerie place, well of the tourist path. Once in Patras it was only a matter of waiting for the ferry, and at dusk, the views from the port are so nice, the wait is quite pleasurable.