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A truth spoken before its time is dangerous… ~ Greek Proverb HE SAID... Today we were travelling southeast from Kalambaka to Delphi. We woke early and headed down to Hotel Alexiou’s stark dining area, where I enjoyed a fairly basic breakfast of yoghurt and muesli, bread and jam, and tea and juice. We checked out around 9am and settled into a very comfy and roomy minibus for the four-hour southward journey to Delphi. In less than a minute we’d left the small township of Kalambaka behind, and we were driving through its outlying rural landscape that featured cotton, tobacco and corn fields. As we travelled further south, hay bales lay neatly in fields, man-made dams glistened in the sun and distant hazy mountain ranges shimmered on the horizon. At times we drove parallel to a railway ... read more

Heute war es bei der Abfahrt vom Hotel 5 Grad, also noch kälter als bei der Abfahrt von Gauting. Den Rest des Tages wurde es auch nicht besonders warm und ich kann kaum glauben, dass das alles sind soll, was Griechenland wettermässig zu bieten hat. Zuerst von meinem hohen Berg runter nach Volos, dann am Meer entlang nach S. An einer Stelle die falsche Abzweigung genommen, dafür aber ein wundersch;nes Mohnfeld gesehen. Lange Pause in einer Autobahnraststätte, damit ich etwas aufwärme... Und dann endlich in Glyfa angekommen. Vor dort gehen die Fahren nach Euböa. Dieser Ort war sogar noch toter als die anderen Orte, durch die ich bisher gekommen bin. Hotels und Geschäfte zu aus Mangel an Touristen oder weil der Tag der Arbeit durch Nichtstun gefeiert wird. Die Überfahrten ist kurz, 25 Minuten, und die ... read more

Yacht charter is an increasingly popular way of spending holidays, especially for people who are already tired of traditional trips to tourist destinations to visit and lie on the beach. Thanks to yacht sailing, you can see everything from a completely different perspective — discover fascinating places inaccessible to the rest, feel the freedom and unfettered exploration possibilities, and relax like never before. All you have to do is choose your dream yacht charter destination! What directions are worth considering? Many possibilities Croatia is the country that enjoys the best reputation among yachting enthusiasts. Warm waters, excellent sailing conditions, great weather during the season, very well-developed sailing infrastructure and a wealth of attractions mean that every year tourists from all ov... read more

Day 20 - Delphi We decided to only take one tour outside of Athens on this trip. Delphi is one of the more important historic sites outside of Athens. We booked a tour with George’s Taxi for a full day private ride and tour to Delphi. The driver, Stratos, drove us to the sites, gave us a bit of history and tips for the locations, booked us lunch, and even let us sleep on the way back. The price was very reasonable and over all we think it was the best way to do the trip. It was about a 2 hour drive to Delphi so we started out at 7:25 AM. Stratos had a 30 min video to watch on the way that gave us a bit of background on the site. It was very ... read more

Thursday 18thMay The weather has got even worse. It is cold and wet. Yesterday we drove up to Korinthos and then round the Korinthos Gulf to Delphi high in the mountains. We are in the Parnassos ski area and there is still snow on the peak. We drove through a small town which wouldn’t have looked out of place in the french alps. The campsite is a couple of kilometres from Delphi and there is a touring group of cloggies (John’s affectionate name for the Dutch) taking up all the places with the coveted panoramic view down the valley to the sea. Not that you can see anything at the moment as the sky is black and the low clouds are obscuring any views. My knowledge of ancient / classical Greece is limited but my understanding ... read more