Kontis Hotel Loutráki
9 Ethnikis Antistassis St Loutráki, Peloponnese, 20300, Greece
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Day 11.2 - Loutraki - Gulf of Corinth
Having dropped my luggage off at my hotel in Corinth I took the bus back via Isthmus to Loutraki.
I have been curious about Loutraki for many years - it is recommended as a tourist spot and is known for its bottled water which I have drunk on my travels in Greece.
I imagine that it is crowded in Summer as the sea-front is lined with hotels, apartments, cafes and amusements; ...
"Albert and the Lion"
... hear it rip!!
Nick then decided to 'have a go'. Nick waltzed to the centre stage, perched himself on the 'sweet spot', took off his cap, lifted his head, looked up as if to give honour to the Gods and in his best northern accent began reciting 'Albert and the Lion'. The centre stage soon emptied leaving Nick, now in full swing, entertaining an ampitheatre of multi cultural tourists! The audience was silent as they sat listening to his deep resounding voice making ...
Those Oddball Guards, And A Day Trip To Corinth
... way out of the ruins, passing another stoa, more shops, and “Temple E”, another temple with surviving columns. Before leaving the ruins at Corinth, we also spent some time in the museum, which had a great collection of Greek and Roman statues, mosaics, figurines, frescoes, reliefs, and ceramics.
From the ruins, Jim, Cheryl, Murray, and I walked into the neat little town of Ancient Corinth for a long lunch together, enjoying “just ...
Paul's Ol' Stomping Grounds
... all, we've all got the big fat backpacks stuffed with our entire wardrobe that we carried around all day. Then there's also one or 2 of us snapping a picture. (I have a camera now...a package from home that came with the Brooks!) Between Mrs. Brooks' fanny pack and our glowing white legs in the midst of the bronze colored Greeks, we can't help but stick out like a sore thumb. Whereas Bekah and I could blend in pretty well in Germany and we were ...
A summary
... back sat and watched (maybe even) the same show. The whole area was beautiful and with an amazing energy to it. Acrocorinth and the site of ancient Corinth are a must. I have to write more about it! Our hotel was truly a delight, nice people, really comfortable beds and the travel site we had booked it from (I am not sure I should mention that here) offered two spa packages during our stay. A really great treat after being exhausted from the Greek summer heat. Well, that's all for ...


