Into the Gulf of Corinth

We just went under the Rion Suspension Bridge, which separates the Gulf of Patras and Gulf of Corinth.

We are headed for Delphi.

We spent two nights in Patras. Visits before in 1964 (45 years ago) and 1980 were in transit and only in the port area. The other areas of the city are quite charming and vibrant.

The Cathedral here is the largest in Greece and is quite impressive. Mosaics, icons, carved stone, carved wood, and silver work are all impressive and well done. They have the head of the Apostle Andrew and part of his X cross. A wedding was to happen a little later in the evening, so it was all adorned for the ceremony. In addition, the chanters were active and the priest was swinging the incense.  Nice experience, especially for David.

We had a taxi driver drive us to all the sites in the early evening. From the church to the Odeon, to the Kastro and finally he dropped us off in this area that goes from a large plateia down a walking area with many outdoor restaurants.

After eating outside we walked part of the way back passing another large square with lots of activity. Greeks stay up late.

Back at our boat that night, we were in the middle of probably the hottest scene. Blaring music in the line of clubs along the marina and people having fun.  It doesn't seem to keep us from sleeping.