It is what is called 'miserably hot'. We are on our way to visit the Oracle at Delphi on the slope of Mount Parnassus. I was intrigued with Greek mythology in high school and this is something I have long looked forward to. This is a view of the Tholos of Delphi, east of the main ruins. The city dates to the 4th century B.C.
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The ruins of the Temple of Apollo are seen below.
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Above is the reconstructed Treasury.
Yes, we spent the entire day in the ruins. I spent $2.00.
Well after your day before, $2.00 was a good amount to spend for the day :) I can imagine it would be fascinating to see the ruins so close up that a whole day could be spent there.
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If it was so hot, I am guessing we might have spent the day in a small cafe. At least that is what I would do now. I dislike the heat.
DeleteHaven't you missed something? The amphitheater. It's a fascinating ancient landmark.
ReplyDeleteI am sure we saw it, just didn't mention it in the diary. And when trying to use pictures from the web it is difficult because you have to insert the complete GFDLicense for some of them. As I said earlier, if I still had my old photo list, I would know exactly what we saw and in what order.
DeleteDelphi was fascinating but I remember it being the most difficult to navigate. We struggled that day, battling fatigue and stomach issues, and never made it all the way to the top to see the theatre. Oh well! It was similar to Epidaurus, which we had seen, previously. Did you visit the museum afterwards? That was interesting, too.
ReplyDeleteStay tuned. My diary says we spent the entire day wandering around. I'm sure it wasn't easy, even in my youth.
DeleteWhat a gorgeous view from that mountain top. I can't even imagine what it must feel like to stand in a place like that. I was so affected when we visited Gettysburg, but I know that can't even begin to compare with the sense of time that must flow where you were...
ReplyDeleteBack in the 70's my husband and I toured the battlefields of Virginia and ended at Gettysburg. I don't know what I was expecting, Greek ruins I guess, cause I was disappointed in seeing nothing but open fields. I did enjoy the museum there.
DeleteYeah, it's not the same kind of thing at all. But the whole time we were there the hair stood up on the back of my neck. It was as if I could hear the fallen still calling out. Had to go back to my daughter's and write about it in my travel journal. Btw, they've rebuilt the visitor's center there. It's pretty cool now.
DeleteI hate t(e heat but I would still love to see this.
ReplyDeleteI googled recent pictures of the ruins and there was scaffolding and cranes everywhere. Would love to see them again.
DeleteDidn't you go into the museum? The statue of the Charioteer really took my fancy. The eyes follow you all over the room. We were moored in Galaxidion (sp) which is where the pilgrims landed and walked up to the Oracle. Luckily we drove.
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