The Oracle at Delphi

The Oracle at Delphi was used by the Greeks to predict the future. It was somehow found in the high hills aligned with some of the world's strongest magnetic lines (how the heck did these "ancients" know that???)

We took an all day guided bus tour to Delphi, through some magnificent countryside.

Key:

1- Our guide in front of the bronze statue of the "Charioteer".
2- Golden head dresses for the priests and priestesses at the Temple of Apollo.
3- The statute of the Winged Sphinx.
4- The Temple of Apollo- where the prophecies of the oracle were interpreted.
5- K and I. What a view.
6- The restored treasury of Athens.
7- Pillars and ruins were everywhere. When they found this area the city of Delphi in the 1800s the city was atop it. The site was so important that the city was dismantled and moved to another site.

National Archeological Museum of Greece

This is truly the treasure chest of Western Civilization. Greece is the cradle of Democracy and art and all it's treasures are packed (and carefully watched) in this huge museum. Hundreds of displays and rooms full of pottery, statues, art, , bronze, jewelry and yes- even Egyptian mummies.

Imagine all this was created before Jesus Christ was born. Truly Amazing. These Greeks were certainly talented... and thanks for giving us Democracy. Everyone remember to vote on Nov 4!

Photo Key:

1- A Mycenaean Death Mask.
2- Egyptian mummy.
3- K with a huge ancient vase.
4- An early Greek statue- before the Hellenistic age.
5- Gold jewelry
6- Bronze Zeus throwing an invisible spear.
7- Bronze boy riding a horse.

Athens, Greece

It took a while to get this post up. I'm home now and after all the hustle and bustle of travel and getting the house back in order it's time to finish up our trip to Italy and Greece.

Here's the key to the photos below:

1. A picture of the Parthenon from the roof of our hotel.
2. That's me (and all the Princess Lines ruise passengers behind me) in front of the Parthenon atop the Acropolis.
3. K and I in front the pillars at the excavation site.
4. The facade to the temple to Athena.
5. K in front of another temple in the Agora.
6. Looking down on the Temple of Zeus from atop the sacred mountain Acropolis.
7. The busy Plaka (shopping zone).