Moving On: From Delphi to Korinthos
Our next move presents us with some logistical decisions on how to get round to the other side of the Gulf Of Corinth. A ferry once ran from Agios Nikolaus to Agia, but was suspended for “essential repairs” about 10 years ago and has never reappeared. Our next thought was to hire a car in Delphi and drive around the western side of the Gulf but none of the companies in the area are willing to offer a one-way hire.
The journey back to Tithorea to pick up the train means an hour long cab ride, its associated cost, and timings which don’t really work. Fortunately one unexpected alternative presents itself by way of a direct bus from up here in the mountains, down to Athens, from where we can pick up a train to Korinthos.
We don’t think we would ever tire of looking at the wonderful mountain views of Delphi, and as we bid farewell to Vangelis and board the bus out of here, we gaze wistfully at this amazing scenery for one last time.
It’s absolutely baking as we leave the train at Korinthos, step out into the afternoon sun and make our way to our next temporary home near the harbour. As you may have read on the internet, Greece has entered what is a heatwave even by Greek standards, with a possibility that temperatures will reach an astonishing 45 degrees this week. We don’t know how close we are to that yet, but it is certainly very hot!
After an apartment in Thessaloniki and a small hotel in Delphi, we’re back in an apartment here, and boy have we lucked out. Our host Nikos has basically built a self contained apartment on the roof of an existing block, and turned the rest of the roof into a private terrace. It’s so well done that it’s a bit like having our own rooftop hotel space.
Rather like Delphi, there is an old and a new Korinthos (or Corinth), the new city expanding close to the ancient site. First impressions from our rooftop home is that the new Korinthos looks more like an Middle Eastern city than Greece, indeed we are reminded of Amman as we look out across the blocks scaling the hillside.
And so we move on to our next stage, in the ancient land of Corinth, place of origin of the Corinthian spirit, close to the famous canal, blue sea in the harbour sparkling in the baking sun.
16 Comments
giacomoasinello
Nice! Looks like you are enjoying your break, far away from Storm Evert and Boris Johnson’s hair!
Phil & Michaela
Indeed so. On all counts!
Monkey's Tale
So beautiful! I’ve been out of technology’s reach so I’ll have to catch up on the previous ones. Maggie
leightontravels
We are having temperatures of around 35-37 at the moment and it’s pretty terrible. I can’t imagine 45. The rooftop terrace is amazing.
Phil & Michaela
It’s absolutely searing Leighton! Still over 30 at midnight.
ourcrossings
Wow, just look at those beautiful mountain views – absolutely stunning! Ireland’s heatwave brought temperatures of +32’C and it proved to be a bit too much as our fridge stopped working, there was water shortage across the country and most of the shops run out of ice-cream, can’t even imagine +45’C Aiva xx
Phil & Michaela
Well, we’re sitting on the rooftop now at half past eleven at night and it’s still 32 degrees!
Gilda Baxter
Your apartment with rooftop views sounds fab. I remember 43 degrees in Rio a few years ago, absolutely crazy. Keep having lots of cold drinks.
Andrew Petcher
Excellent. Wish I was there!
Toonsarah
Far too hot for me (I wilt at 30 degrees!) but your apartment looks like a real find 🙂 And i see what you mean about Amman. Looking forward to reading more about Korinthos!
wetanddustyroads
What a stunning apartment – those views! Hmm, it’s definitely getting hot-hot-hot where you are … drink enough “cold ones” to stay hydrated 😉.
Phil & Michaela
It is indeed – the afternoons in particular are getting seriously hot
Jyothi
Looks beautiful!!
grandmisadventures
What incredible views to have out your window! Here’s hoping the heat wave eases a little for the rest of your trip 🙂
Annie Berger
Finally trying to catch up with your posts, Phil and Michaela – I can’t imagine that ungodly heat you experienced in Korinthos. How can climate naysayers possibly have a leg to stand on with temps like that and the terrible storms that just hit here in the US in Louisiana and the Northeast?
Glad you lucked out with the beautiful apartment with stellar panoramic views. Looking forward to reading more about your trip. Take care and be safe,
Annie
Phil & Michaela
Not sure where the miserable wet cold summer they’ve had back in the UK fits into it all though!