4 June 2020
We were staying at the campsite (Apollon - just outside Delphi village) for two nights, so we could relax and enjoy our first visit to Delphi, a fantastic archaeological site. The amazing thing was that for the whole day, we were the only visitors. Delphi is usually Greece's second most popular ancient site (after the Acropolis), and we could see the coach parking facilities, so we knew just how lucky we were.
We were staying at the campsite (Apollon - just outside Delphi village) for two nights, so we could relax and enjoy our first visit to Delphi, a fantastic archaeological site. The amazing thing was that for the whole day, we were the only visitors. Delphi is usually Greece's second most popular ancient site (after the Acropolis), and we could see the coach parking facilities, so we knew just how lucky we were.
First thing we noticed was the amount of wildlife roaming the site with us. This was one of two tortoises, and we also saw a little green-headed whip snake, loads of unusual birds and a wealth of butterflies.
Selfies at Apollo's temple.
Dave in floppy Egypt hat
The empty site. It is in an incredible bowl of mountains, and involves a lot of walking up steps, but the views were astounding.
After climbing to the top of the main site, and back again, we were directed lower down to another site, and then had to climb back up to the road. Lots of exercise today!
Walking back to the car - an enormous cricket, at least 10 cm long. Also enjoying the quiet.
The car happily plugged in at the - now sunny - campsite, fuelling up for the next stage.
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