Between Athens and the Gulf of Corinth
Driving our rental car out of Athens was not quite as scary as everyone had made it out to be! But it was a Sunday morning as we headed out of the city toward the Gulf of Corinth, to meet Aliki Ammerman, a children’s book publisher and retired children’s librarian, who had graciously invited us to visit her at her summer house right on the water outside the coastal town of Galixidi. We spent a few hours with her and her husband Chip (who happened to be from Connecticut) brainstorming ideas for interesting Footprints activities. They had many great suggestions, and helped me understand some of the regional traditions and what types of activities we might be able to find. The boys swam in the brilliant blue waters of the Corinthian Bay and ate homemade cheese pie. It was with great reluctance that we left them and their lovely spot and drove on to Delphi.
If you’re interested in children’s history/activity books about Greece, you can buy Aliki’s 3 books in English at Nostos Books. We downloaded them and read them on the Ipad before we got to each site, and the kids did some of the activities. They were good for a range of ages, but two 10-year-olds definitely found enough of interest
Gorgeous view from Aliki and Chip’s house
We arrived in Delphi in the evening, as the light was settling into the mountains. It was a spectacular drive up the mountain. Delphi is a nice little town with a fantastic view.
Delphi
Delphi sunset
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