Destination Delphi

 Hi everyone,

I just took a trip to the torrid, but fascinating city of Delphi. Greece in July, yes, it was scorching.

At first, I thought the 2000 year old city full of rocks would bore me. But, I was fascinated by it’s history and preservation.

We drove for 2 hours to get to Delphi from Gregolimano

If you ever have an urge to go to the center of the world (at least for the Greeks) you should absolutely visit the 2000 year old city of Delphi.

I thought New York was the center of the world! 

We are ten days away from the London Olympic games. Guess what? Delphi hosted the ancient Greek olympics before they officially moved to Olympia. Here are some pictures of the ancient stadium where the athletes competed for the laurel wreath. 

How would you like to sit in those seats for hours? Bring your own cushion!

The Romans introduced seats to the Greeks. Greeks used to just stand to watch the games. 

In Greek Mythology, Delphi was the center of the world and the home of the famous oracle The priestess of Apollo. Here is the shrine of Apollo. This is where the oracle told men's fortunes. Today, you can get your future too - just read your horoscope.

Fortunes told here.....

Thankfully, there was an air conditioned museum on site. Here we saw Greek antiquities.

This sphynx looks Egyptian but, it's a Greek statue. Looks like the Egyptians might have been inspired by the Greeks....

Gold leaf covers the head of this Greek man

Thanks everyone! 

Emmanuel