THE ORACLE OF DELPHI13.10.2019 – Delphi has been the biggest surprise to us so far. We came here because we checked out places with a high energy to visit along our journey, and because a friend said there was a nice camping site here. Sure enough, we ended up on a camping site with friendly owners (who make their own wonderful olive oil) - and a priceless view.
Things got even more impressive today: If you like Greek and Roman history like I (Karin) do, the Oracle of Delphi is the place to go! Embedded in between the Parnass mountain and the sea, we visited the site of the former Apollon temple with many awe-inspiring remains from ancient Greece. And that on a full moon day! We sure felt the energies... |
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Zeus is said to have sent out two eagles flying in opposite directions. They met again in Delphi, which was then pronounced the center of the world. That’s what it was considered to be for hundreds of years, in which people from near and far would come here to have their fortune told by the Pythia. The legend says that Apollo killed the dragon-like snake Python here, whose blood then spilled all over the ground and transferred its predictive capabilities to the whole place. In reverence to this, all seeresses of the Oracle of Delphi were called Pythia.
We recovered from the tangible history lesson and the hot weather with a smoothie in the nearby village of Delphi. And then took the taxi back. It is going to be an early night tonight.
We recovered from the tangible history lesson and the hot weather with a smoothie in the nearby village of Delphi. And then took the taxi back. It is going to be an early night tonight.
The Different Phases of Our Trip
Phase 1 (August - December 2019)
We have started our journey in AUSTRIA and then continued to SLOVENIA's Triglav National Park, before we explored the coast line and mountains of CROATIA, MONTENEGRO and ALBANIA. From there, we will cross over to ITALY and travel back towards Switzerland to celebrate X-mas.
Phase 2 (January - July 2020)
We will visit ICELAND first thing next year. There, we want to ski to the coast line, spend some time in hot springs and witness the polar lights at night. In IRELAND and SCOTLAND, we will hike the vast green landscapes. We will visit friends in the UK, enjoy WALES and CORNWALL. The way back to Switzerland will lead us to the BRETAGNE and through FRANCE.
Phase 3 (August - December 2020)
We will see then and there if and how our journey continues. The idea is to go overseas to INDIA, where we want to visit the Isha Yoga Center and doing sacred walks in NEPAL. Also on our bucket list are powder skiing in Hokkaido, JAPAN, HAWAII, and the tracks of ancient cultures in CHILE and other outstanding places in SOUTH AMERICA. Most of these places we will visit while our mobile home is being shipped to NEW ZEALAND, where we also wish to spend some weeks.
We have started our journey in AUSTRIA and then continued to SLOVENIA's Triglav National Park, before we explored the coast line and mountains of CROATIA, MONTENEGRO and ALBANIA. From there, we will cross over to ITALY and travel back towards Switzerland to celebrate X-mas.
Phase 2 (January - July 2020)
We will visit ICELAND first thing next year. There, we want to ski to the coast line, spend some time in hot springs and witness the polar lights at night. In IRELAND and SCOTLAND, we will hike the vast green landscapes. We will visit friends in the UK, enjoy WALES and CORNWALL. The way back to Switzerland will lead us to the BRETAGNE and through FRANCE.
Phase 3 (August - December 2020)
We will see then and there if and how our journey continues. The idea is to go overseas to INDIA, where we want to visit the Isha Yoga Center and doing sacred walks in NEPAL. Also on our bucket list are powder skiing in Hokkaido, JAPAN, HAWAII, and the tracks of ancient cultures in CHILE and other outstanding places in SOUTH AMERICA. Most of these places we will visit while our mobile home is being shipped to NEW ZEALAND, where we also wish to spend some weeks.
The StartWe started our journey on July 30th in Bern, Switzerland's capital. We had been living in the middle apartment in this lovely house for twelve years, in one of the most beautiful spots of the city. In summer, we loved to swim in the clear green waters of the river Aare which flows by.
It seemed like a big deal first to say goodbye to this place for good. Well yes, it was emotional, it was a lot of work sorting out things - and at the same time it was liberating and good. |
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