Getting a little closer to the gods

We are currently taking a bus break in a hostel in Piraeus, which is the port city of Athens. Here we have a shower, a toilet, a stove, as well as Wi-Fi and electricity, which is why I am venturing into a new blog post.

In general, I can say that we are traveling a bit slower in Greece than the rest of the time before. I really like the Greek mentality and summer lightness and I am trying to let myself be infected by it. Although I feel heavy, sluggish, and like a fish out of water at 37 degrees.

But now to the travel route. Lefkada was next on the program. On the one hand, because we wanted to have dinner with my cousin and her husband (both were also on vacation in Lefkada), and on the other hand, to see the sea again. I can say it's Caribbean! The sea shimmers in various shades of blue and at least on the west coast, a touch of sand can be seen.
After spending a night above the sea, with four nice guys from Magdeburg, we researched what else Lefkada has to offer and had to realize: not much. In one day we drove around the island once, visited the lighthouse, and in the end, we stood at the top again, where the landscape reminded me more of the Baltic Sea than Greece.

With Lefkada behind us, I spent almost 5 days in a highlight area - the Gulf of Corinth. After not driving over the bridge in Patras (it cost a damn 13.50€ !!!!! for ONE trip, NO return trip), we continued to the beautiful town of Nafpaktos (absolute recommendation). From there you can admire the overpriced bridge from a distance, eat in good restaurants, and have a cocktail at the end. I have to admit, it reminded me a lot of Hilpoltstein, but with the sea.

Also on the Gulf of Corinth is the historic and modern village of Delphi, which undoubtedly survives through its history.
The Oracle of Delphi. According to history, no important political or military decisions were made without consulting the Oracle of Delphi. Whether it was always so positive for the Greeks to trust a hole in the ground, you can google for yourself. We saved the €12 admission fee and looked at the fun from above.

The drive towards Athens was the first time we didn't drive south but west. Over half of our journey is already over, and slowly but surely we are heading towards the return route.

The northern part of the Gulf of Corinth is a clear recommendation from me. There are small picturesque fishing villages (Glaxidi=the best), friendly locals who are friendly to our wild camping, crystal clear water, and four-colored sunsets.

P.S.: I've been a bit lazy with taking photos in the last few days, which is why there aren't really any photos in this and the upcoming posts :D