Greece and the Island of Crete
Updated: Jan 3
By: Jean-Paul Courville
In 2015 I traveled to Greece, explored Athens, ventured on a "group bus tour" for a total of 700 (plus) kilometers on the mainland to Delphi, Meteora, the ancient city of Olympia and whats left of the battle site of Thermopylae.
I continued to the island of Crete where I hiked thru the Samaria Gorge, hugged part of the coast on a boat, and rented a bike to ride where my heart and desires led me.
Athens Acropolis Theater of Epidavros Temple fo Zeus Olympia Olympia Greece Greece site "The Tides of War" Athens Athens the temple of Zeus Delphi Meteora Hiking Athenian Treasury Delphi The Temple of Apollo Delphi Greek Museum Athens Sprint blocks orig. Olympics Athens Museum Athena Pronaia Oracle Temple Delphi Greece Meteora Monasteries #jpcpose Delphi Greece Meteora
The island of Crete gave me the luxury of hiking, biking, and eating local cuisine in a more spontaneous format. Hiking the Samaria Gorge ends on the Libyan Sea where a local farmers restaurant offers a superb meal with fresh olive oil and a boat ride along the coast. I biked thru the popular streets and cafes and along the open roads. One early morning a local farmer was selling fresh harvested watermelons next to the beach, I purchased one, rode my bike to the shore, parked and devoured the water melon with my naked feet in the sea.
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The Temple of Apollo at Delphi
