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Road Trip
... center stage!
From Epidaurus, we wound our way through the countryside and ended for the afternoon in Nauplion, a beautiful seaside town. We enjoyed very fresh seafood in a taverna by the sea, followed by a much-needed nap, in preparation for one more adventure on this day.
The kids had heard stories of the Castle of Palimidi, with its 999 step ascent to the top. Can you say, "Challenge accepted?" Even in ...
Corinth In June
... and when I eventually found one, it was small and with just three tables on a very narrow street.
Still the people were friendly and kind.
Had I walked to the new seafront area I would have seen the large new bars, but I was too tired. Possibly there are also larger places to eat further into the town so next time maybe I should ...
By bus to Tolo, the slow scenic route
... The bus stop for Naphlion is a short distance away from where I alighted after the journey and I had to ask directions. It is by the Capodistrian Barracks, so a chance to take a closer look at them.
From Argos we went on to Naphlion where I had to change bus again, and again I arrived at one bus station but then had to go to another place to catch the bus to Tolo. It was a ...
Making the most of the old and the new.
The journey that I take regularly still gives surprises. Among all the concrete that makes up Corinth, I came across an old railway carriage converted to a living space. By the old railway station which was close to the city centre and port, there are still carriages, and the old tracks. I remember when I came along those tracks, nearly 15 years ago, thinking how quaint they ...
To the top of the town.....
... said, "The guide book said the climb isn't as bad as it looks". It looked bad and felt worse, but once it was over, it was worthwhile, most especially because of the view. Stairs, ramps, switchbacks, on through the lower, still vibrant, city. Up the hillside, onto the cliff face and finally through the gate into the upper walled compound. Here all sense of activity ends. The ruins are scattered across the plateau surrounding an ...
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