We sailed from Crete to Nafplio overnight and anchored in the bay by daybreak.
We got ourselves together in time to go down to the Living Room for coffee and pastries before our tour.
Then we reported to the Star Theater to wait for our tender.
We had perfect weather for the day
Palamidi fortress built by the Venetians in the second occupation 1686-1715 AD. They say it takes 999 steps to get to the top.
We drove past many citrus orchards
Our guide, Helen, was very emotionally invested in feeding the cats and dogs who live at the archeological site.
Our guide stated "Mykines" is the Greek version of Mycenae. She said the word has its origin in the same root as having to do with mushrooms. She stated there is some speculation about the use of hallucinogens in ancient rituals.
A model of the complex at this Archeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ruins date to the Late Bronze Age, 1350 - 1200 BC.
An example of the red stone used in construction.
There were many clay figures and pots on display. Many were replicas. Even though they were found here, the originals are kept at the Archeological Museum in Athens.
I really admire the skill of the artist
This bronze sword is very long. Too long for an average person to carry and wield in battle. Helen talked to us about the discovery of giant skeletons in Greece and the suppression of the information. 🤔
She noted the hilt of the sword is a mushroom shape.
There was a display of anthropomorphic figures. And snakes!
This incomplete fresco is shown filled out by the research of archeologists in the pictures below. Pretty amazing how they can fill in the blanks.
More swords with mushroom hilts
Examples of clay tablets with Linear B script
Walking up to the Lion Gate
The masonry walls are huge boulders. It is called Cyclopean Masonry because the classical Greeks believed only the Cyclopes had the strength to lift the stones and put them in place.
The heads are missing from the lions
Backside of the gate. The opening in the wall is a place for the shrine of the gate.
Double walled round tomb where many artifacts were found.
Steep climb up to the Palace complex
I climbed to the top! Spectacular view!
Walkway down to a cistern
Part of the ancient water system
View of the Archeological site from afar
The Treasury of Atreus or Tomb of Agamemnon was amazing!
This is the walkway entering this large beehive tomb.
Just look at the size of this stone!
Looking up as I walked through the entrance
This is a huge, conical structure with curved walls. The black is caused by fires as shepherds used the structure before it was discovered by archeologists. The hole at the top has been covered on purpose
The tomb was used for burials for many unidentified people.
The stones fit perfectly and the walls are curved.
There are many such tombs in the area, but this is the largest and grandest.
Small rock hewn chamber off to the side
In line to get on the tender
Our view from the World Cafe at lunch
The Aegean Sea is breathtakingly beautiful
We took some time this evening to pack our bags and get ready for the long travel day tomorrow. We enjoyed the evening in Explorer's Lounge listening to James sing. Dinner was at World Cafe, then an early goodnight.
The Aegean Sea is breathtakingly beautiful
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