Arriving in Itea August 22nd

Arriving in Itea August 22nd

We docked overnight and after breakfast today we boarded our bus to take the windy road past the “sea of olive trees” to the top of Mt Parnassus where in mythology the God Apollo took up residence after slaying the serpent Python conquered the surrounding area and established his cult of Delphi. Here the the Oracle of Apollo became the center for world culture and a huge complex of temples and treasuries were established. This cultural center lasted for nearly a thousand years including the era when Rome ruled over the area. Today the complex encompasses a large museum, oracles, stadiums, theaters and the surrounding supporting community. Many paths lead past columns and marble structures of this bygone era.

We returned to our ship for lunch, relaxation, swimming and exploring the small attractive town of Itea Still hoping to solve my photo uploading issue.