Hiking the Pilgrims’ Path in Delphi

By Carolyn Schott | July 18, 2013
Carolyn Schott

Most people go to Delphi to visit the archeological ruins. Having seen these multiple times, I decided to experience the ancient world of Greece a different way—by hiking the ancient pilgrims’ path from Delphi down to the ancient port of Kirra. I suppose it might have been more pilgrim-like to do the hike from the…

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All Road Signs Lead to Athens

By Carolyn Schott | July 17, 2013 |
Carolyn Schott

…even if all the roads don’t. I seem to be destined to get lost in Thiva (Thebes). The first time I ever drove in Greece, Thiva was my downfall. I’d done fine getting myself out of Athens and onto the national road (highway). At Thiva, I needed to head west toward Delphi (aka Δελφοί as…

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