Despite a slight change in the weather we set off to find the Corycian cave up on the eastern slopes of Mount Parnassos.
And as usual the road
turned into a dirt track so after the first kilometre or so we abandoned the scooter and carried on up on foot. Up being the operative word.
Some beautiful views on the way up overlooking the ski resort of Kalybia Libadiou.
We arrived at the cave mouth and had a look inside. It was way bigger than first sight with lots of old decaying stalactites and mites.
The cave has been excavated in the past and they think it was a site for religious ceremonies.
Day two takes us along the coast to the east to visit the eleventh century Monastery of Osios Loukas
Here he is on the gateway.
He was a local lad who had the healing gift and in around 940 AD arrived in this area and settled there with some disciples.
Later the Monastery was built by Emporer Romanos and dedicated to Holy Luke.
The ceilings are adorned with wonderful mosaics of biblical scenes.
The dome is a 16th century mural which replaced fallen mosaics.
This is a typical Monks cell. Bijou.
The crypt is tenth century and contains the sarcophagus of Holy Luke.
The view from the stables.
Heading back towards the coast.
We carried on along the bays until we reached the small town of Galaxidi.
As you can see from this last picture the thunder clouds were gathering and we tried to outrun them but got a soaking before we reached Delphi.
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