Alexandra also told us that in America police officers and fire fighters are the heroes. In Greece bus drivers are the heroes. As our pilgrimage went on from the busy city streets of Athens to the steep winding mountain roads, we definitely found that to be the case. All Hail, Bus Drivers of Greece!
Each day on the bus we would pray the Rosary together.
As we headed up the mountain roads toward Delphi, we noticed churches like the ones above with increasing frequency on the side of the road. Much like we put crosses or flowers by the roads in the United States near where people have lost their lives in car accidents, the Greeks put churches.
I like being on a tour for many reason, one of which is that all of the details are taken care of: we have name tags, we are told when to get up, when we will eat, when to get on and off the bus, where we are staying. We are told how long our bathroom breaks will be. It's a little like preschool! At the time I went on this pilgrimage, I was happy to have this level of temporary control in my life. We even counted off when we got on the bus to ensure everyone was present! A couple of our pilgrims were only with us for part of the trip, so someone assumed their numbers when counting off after they left. I was number 11. You can watch and listen to the process in the video above!
The town of Cryso.
We just passed through Cryso on the way to Delphi. It is so picturesque and looks like it would be worth its own visit. Next time.
I'm including photos of drives from different days. Here we are coming out of the mountains.
Alexandra told us that people measure their land not by acres but by trees on the property. "We have 30,000 trees." Above is one of the most ancient olive groves in Greece. There are more than 600 types of olives. Olive oil has many uses. Alexandra told us that if people have a sore part of their body, they will rub olive oil on it.
The goats on one side.
The sheep on another.
Sometimes together. Delphi up next.
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