Super early rise, at the reception was given a massive phone bill. The travel agent had given me a free number to call to confirm bus timings, apparently there are no "free" calls in Greece. The bill is nearly equivalent to a night's stay!
Next the bus we were to take to get to the bus station never showed up. After running around , using a metro and trying to find a taxi driver who talked in English, we nearly gave up on going to Delphi. Not a good start to the day.
Luckily things fell into place, got a taxi, arrived in the nick of time, got the bus to Delphi ( or omphalos i.e. centre/navel of the earth).
Scenic drive to Delphi, windy roads, a few snow capped mountains. It is cold here. Visited the archaeological site and then the museum. At the Temple of Apollo,the Oracle of Delphi resided. Some people can still feel her presence, I sat there for sometime but with the numerous screeching school kids ( class trip !)there was no hope of it. I actually liked the site and museum, it is less commercialized, less crowded( inspite of the children), the air is purer, good vibe about the place.
Slept on the return journey . Three hours of snoozing was refreshing, so climbed the Lycenbattus hill. 10 - 15 minute uphill walk, cableway is the other option. Breathtaking views from the top, so glad we did it. The Acropolis looks magnificent lit up.
Love this feeling of tiredness.
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