Delightful Delphi
May 9, 2009 – Day 135 – Delphi, Greece
The most famous ruins of Delphi (the temple of Athena), are surprisingly free! Which would have been nice know before we paid the 3 Euro entrance free to get to the lesser ruins at the top of the hill.
Ruins of Delphi
The complex is very well laid out and has a beautiful rugged look to it but was not what we came for. We climbed all over the hills looking everywhere for the famous Oracle of Delphi. Then from up high near the old stadium we spotted it…far from the gate and down the hill. We scurried out, past the hoards of tourists and touts and headed down a small almost unmarked path which ended in the fantastic Temple of Athena.
Temple of Athena at Delphi
Not a soul in sight except for a few surprised snakes. It was amazing to see one of the most famous ruins completely deserted with the chaos of tour buses just a few hundred yards away. Even the guard house was only occupied by a few stray cats. It was beautiful to have it all to ourselves.
Ruins at Delphi
We finished a lovely, sunny day with delicious pitas, aimless wandering around the tiny but charming town and, best of all, an afternoon nap!
Taxi Rides = 123