Okay, I'm still backtracking to catch up.
Nafplion - The evening of June 30,July 1, and the morning of July 2
Since we went to Epidavros the night of June 30 for the play, we really just found and slept at the hostel in Nafplion that night. Still, it was a glorious break to stay in the same place for two nights and have our own room, bathroom, and even a private balcony overlooking the street with a view of the castle.
On Sunday, July 1 we enjoyed sleeping in, walking along the coast, eating lunch/dinner, and then hiking to the 14th century battlements of Acronafplia in the dark that night.
While walking along the coast, we found a small, fairly private cove and so proceeded to take a swim in the Aegean Sea. It was so refreshing! I had worn my swimsuit, but Jen hadn't. I was very proud of her for taking the plunge in her underwear. Of course, things did get interesting with a fishing boat that decided to park just off our cove and the boys that climbed down to also have a dip! :)
The next morning (July 2), we climbed up to the Venetian Palamidi castle (all 857 steps to the top). It was very extensive. We climbed to all of the different Bastions, into the rooms, the prison, and through many tunnels, etc.
Then we took our bus back to Athens so we could catch our train to Meteora. Whew!
-Stacy
Nafplion - The evening of June 30,July 1, and the morning of July 2
Since we went to Epidavros the night of June 30 for the play, we really just found and slept at the hostel in Nafplion that night. Still, it was a glorious break to stay in the same place for two nights and have our own room, bathroom, and even a private balcony overlooking the street with a view of the castle.
On Sunday, July 1 we enjoyed sleeping in, walking along the coast, eating lunch/dinner, and then hiking to the 14th century battlements of Acronafplia in the dark that night.
While walking along the coast, we found a small, fairly private cove and so proceeded to take a swim in the Aegean Sea. It was so refreshing! I had worn my swimsuit, but Jen hadn't. I was very proud of her for taking the plunge in her underwear. Of course, things did get interesting with a fishing boat that decided to park just off our cove and the boys that climbed down to also have a dip! :)
The next morning (July 2), we climbed up to the Venetian Palamidi castle (all 857 steps to the top). It was very extensive. We climbed to all of the different Bastions, into the rooms, the prison, and through many tunnels, etc.
Then we took our bus back to Athens so we could catch our train to Meteora. Whew!
-Stacy
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