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On Monday morning, at 8:15 the Greek pupils came to school accompanied by their guests. The bus left the school at 8:30 for Aigaleo metro station where we collected the partner teachers. So by 8:45 we had set off for Galaxidi and Delphi.
At about 12 o’ clock we arrived to Galaxidi, a picturesque seaside village, with beautiful view of a mini gulf in Korinthiakos Gulf. We had a light snack food while being there, and we had a walk along the promenade and in the sidewalk streets. We all enjoyed the calmness of the place there. Environmental Beauty was around us. Galaxeidi, the "beautifully castle surrounded village is a historic seaside town, located on the northern coast of the Corinthian Gulf. It is one of the few cities of Greece has kept unchanged its traditional style. The old mansions, the temple of the cathedral and the navy museum give a special atmosphere and contain information on the history and brilliant commercial activity of the residents for more than two centuries.
During 1790, Galaxidi was one of the busiest ports in Greece, the central gateway for Mainland trade and really famous for the large fleet, wealth and naval capacity of its residents. The famous Galaxidi sailing ships with particular structural characteristics hold the transport and trade in all ports of the Mediterranean.
At about 1:30 we left Galaxidi for Itea and Delphi. We arrived at Delphi at about 2:00. We visited the Museum of Delphi and were given a great deal of information about the history of the Sacred Town of Ancient Delphi and its role during pre-classical and classicaltime. Delphi was considered to be the center ofEarth.
Delphi ( Greek: Δελφοί), is both an archaeological site and a modern town in Greece on the south-western part of Mount Parnassus in the valley of Phocis. Being labeled the "omphalos" (navel) of the earth, in other words, the center of the world gave Delphi an extreme prestige among ancient Greek cities.
In myths dating to the classical period of Ancient Greece (510-323 BC), the site of Delphi was believed to be determined by Zeus when he sought to find the Centre of his "Grandmother Earth" (Ge, Gaea, or Gaia). He sent two eagles flying from the eastern and western extremities, and the path of the eagles crossed over Delphi where the omphalos, or navel of Gaia was found.
Earlier myths include traditions that Pythia, or the Delphic oracle, already was the site of an important oracle in the pre-classical Greek world (as early as 1400 BC). Rededicated, it served as the major site during classical times for the worship of the god Apollo after he defeated Python, "a dragon" who lived there and protected the navel of the Earth. In the inner Hestia ("hearth") of the Temple of Apollo, an eternal flame burned. Apollo's sacred precinct in Delphi was a PanHellenic sanctuary, where every four years, starting in 586 BC, athletes from all over the Greek world competed in the Pythian Games, one of the four PanHellenic games, precursors of the Modern Olympics. Delphi was set apart from the other games sites because it hosted musical competitions too.
After the museum, despite the fact that we had very little time at our disposal, we managed to visit the archaeological site, the Temple of Zeus, and the theatre. There was a strange feeling while walking on this ground with so much history behind it. The purpose of the Oracle of Delphi was to share a glimpse of the future. In her time, the Pythia offered several prophecies- all of them vague. The governors had to decide what the right interpretation of the oracle was and comply with it.
Unfortunately there was no time left to have a stop at Arachova winter sky resort, one of the most top destinations with visitors from all over Europe and even more.
On the way to Galaxeidi
Visit of the delphi Museum
Beauty in Ancientry
Interviews of partners after the visit
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