King Iniohos Delphi

... We couldn’t quite fathom why the bus hadn’t gone to Omonia Sqaure since there were no traffic restrictions along that route. However it was an opportunity for us to stretch our legs after a day of mostly sitting down. We bought a baguette, some cheese and olives and some wine from the neighbouring general store and had this as a meal in our room as we sorted photos, internet and diary. We also did some packing for our cruise which starts tomorrow.

... amp; fine temperature, light breeze. Far off in the distance I can see massed clouds hanging over the valley down towards Athens. Ah, to be up in the hills, basking in it! After about an hour, they are not so far any more & I am beginning to regret discarding proper cagoule for lightweight thingy in pack that doesn't keep the water out at all... 
Am getting strong sense of the kind of impression ...

... Ruins of Temple of Apollo even more striking. The natural landscape alone is breathtaking: 8,000 years of recorded history inflates the impression manyfold. The things they assembled here, with their technology & transportation, just beggar belief!
A glass of chilled retsina to watch the precious sun go down prompts reflection on the many centuries of human (and otherwordly) strife and struggle in this magical land. 
 Have really arrived, at last!

... are some hot springs as well.

In the area there are a couple of campsites, although I don’t know if campsites are so popular nowadays since hotels were not very expensive, at least this year!



GOOD NEWS!

The house is ok! My God…we are at ease now, but still worrying as to what we shall find on the way home.







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On our way from Bucharest to Zakynthos we spent a night in Delphi. Parnassos Hotel is right in the heart of Delphi, with its incredible tight streets full of tavernas, hotels and boutiques. The atmosphere in the evening is wonderfull, people go out in the streets, they go out to have dinner, everybody is dressed carefully, and local people are as friendly as they can be. Find a nice ...

... are impressive. Len was going to take a picture of me with the Argos twin brothers, but we were told no posing with the statues. We had never heard of this before, and yet, if you took a picture as a tour group were going through you most certainly would capture them in the photo. The lady guarding the area could not explain in English why no posing. Some of the statues were so well preserved because of the oil they used to rub on the ...

... turned up to open the shop and sell tickets about 15 minutes before each bus. He would cruise on down in his car, park it on the sidewalk and then casually open the store for 10 minutes or so until the bus arrived and then bugger off again. He also somehow managed to sell out of tickets while not even there, meaning we had to wait a couple of hours longer than originally planned. Still, I stayed a night in DELPHI so who cares, and it was a great time all the same.

... for a little while. By taking different coaches we got to Delphi, which we found out had better ruins than Olympia. The ancient city where the famous Delphic oracle had been found, was situated in a mountain slope. The Sphinx riddle is probably as famous as the Delphic oracle - What living thing in the morning walks on 4 legs, at noon on two, and in the evening on three of them ...

... is destroyed just like Olympia but again it was good to experience it and tour the museum. Had a great lunch overlooking the valley before we headed back to Patras. As big as Greece is and with the seas all around it - it was difficult to find an area where you could stop for a swim - quite disappointing. We ended up back in Nafpaktos for a quick dip and a rest before heading across the bridge into Patras.

... Being able to stand in the same starting blocks that some naked men stood was kind of odd, but also a once in a lifetime experience! After we walked through Delphi, soaked-I might add, we went to eat lunch in a local restaurant. One of the things that is hard to get used to here is how late they eat lunch-no where even opens for lunch until noon, but once you get to the restaurant, you find it was worth the ...