Our letter to the Corinthians

Another early start as we had to have bags out 7am. Breakfast and then the bus began our departure from Athens. Have loved our time there but it is exciting to move on. The air got clearer as we moved away from the city and the morning light really accentuated the countryside. Stop one was Corinth Canal, not often used by ships anymore. The green water was almost phosphorescent. Morning tea stop and they had pornographic fridge magnets, Barb took the high ground and did not purchase one, such moral stature may not be so easy if that happens again!

Onward to the ancient city of Corinth which unsurprisingly is where all things Corinthian comes from. The ruins were very interesting, the Temple of Apollo stood out amount the surrounding ancient and rural landscape. Beautiful views and fascinating ruins.

This marble column is where Saint Peter was flogged. We went through the small museum which had great Greek and Roman artefacts.

There are stray dogs and cats every where. They are well looked after and Greece is trying to get them all desexed and they are often looked after by locals. Most look healthy and are very friendly. So few people especially in cities live in units so they can’t really have an adoption program as such, but I digress. After an hour and a bits drive through more lovely countryside we stopped near Epidaurus for lunch. A Taverna where we all had to go into the kitchen to see what was on offer before sitting down. Terry had lamb and pasta and I had Chicken Souvlaki and fries, both with Greek salads for entrees of course. This place makes their own olive oil and were  beginning the process while we were there. Huge bowls and buckets of olives coming in. The site of ancient Epidaurus followed. Museum first, a very well preserved Corinthian column, plus lots at other antiquities. Then the theatre which is the best preserved in Greece. The acoustics were incredible but you will get in trouble if you sing. Yelling ‘ni’ was ok.

Thirty minutes drive and we were in Napflio. What a find this place is! The foreboding fort above the town is very Game of Thrones. It is a Venetian town, quite a resort place, so picturesque. Lots of restaurants along the waterfront. Some cool rustic houses. Lovely cobblestoned alleyways. Could easily settle in here for a few days. Unfortunately there was a fire across the bay, so it was quite smoky.

FYI the bus has wifi(weak) and USB chargers at the seats. Anyway, the bus took us to our hotel which is quite fancy, we have balconies and a water view. A buffet dinner which was ridiculous in its range of options and the amount of food that was there. …and finally Baklava!!! And other desserts too, so bad, but so good. Back to room and to bed.