On July 4th, a couple of tour choices were available to us, and the group was split between a visit to Cape Sounion and Delphi. Again at the crossroads of history and  mythology, those who chose to go on the Cape tour went to the site of the ancient temple of Poseidon, and the promontory from which Aegeus plunged to his death when he mistakenly believed that his son died. Thus, the sea that consumed him came to be known as the Aegean. Our guide jokingly warned us not to walk too close to the edge of the cliff, as they would NOT consider renaming the sea! The group that went to Delphi reported that it was a fabulous experience.

Later, we embarked on our ship, the Aegean Odyssey, and met for a lovely dinner in the restaurant where we enjoyed lively conversation and a toast to American independence!

World Affairs Council travelers enjoying the beautiful Aegean coastline

On July 5th, we stopped in the town of Nauplia, the starting point for an interesting walk through the Agamemnon’s citadel of Mycenae and, in the afternoon, some of the group chose to take the tour of Epidaurus.

The Captain’s cocktail party on board the Aegean Odyssey provided an opportunity for some of our ladies to sport their stylish headwear!

Hats were all the rage in Greece!