| Our small ship pulled into Itea, the nearest port to Delphi and the Temple of Apollo where the oracle once prophesied. I had been here years ago but was unable to see the entire site because a violent thunderstorm struck as we approached the Temple - almost as if the gods were telling us not to enter! This time we had no such warning and greatly enjoyed the new museum and climbing the Sacred Way to the temple, theater, and the stadium beyond.  |  We learned "naked" is what you see when you look in the mirror. "Nude" is art. (Decidedly not what I see when I look in the mirror!) |
Corinthian Canal We returned to the ship for lunch followed by a swim in the warm and beautiful Adriatic. That evening we cruised through the through the legendary Corinth Canal on your way to Athens.
Athens is cleaner and much less traffic than when I was here several years ago – thanks to a new subway system and road improvements made for their recent Olympics. We enjoyed a guided city tour before heading up the hill to the Parthenon. The crowds were terrible but the morning was pleasantly cool. After a bit more time in town we returned to the ship, the Athena, to pack our bags, enjoy a final dinner and say goodbye to our new friends.
