14. Oct 2023

Athen - Loutropirgos

Jeff and I left the hostel today together and walked the first fifteen minutes before our ways parted. I was going south to Corinth and he to the north to Meteora. May the Good Shepherd continue his work of grace in Jeff's life.

Photo 1: It will take me three days to walk to Corinth. Probably the Apostel Paul walked as well from Athens to Greece. I am sure the path back then was more enjoyable and nature oriented than it is today. I had to walk a very busy street leading from Athens and to the Saronic Gulf. The next two days I would have to make my way around huge industrial areas and oil refineries.

Photos 2+3: Nevertheless there were beautiful and interesting moments along the coast.

Photo 4: This boat did not make it to port...

Photo 5: The small harbor of Nea Peramos. I walked further than originally planned, because I could not find a sleeping place. When I came to the beach town of Nea Peramos, I thought I would continue along the shore until I found a spot where I could put up my tent. Unfortunately though the path led to a military training zone. A young Greek soldier with a machine gung kindly let me know that I needed to turn back. It was getting dark. I decided to go to a nearby church... which ended up being a cemetery once again. I found an empty space in the back corner where I would not disturb or scare anyone who might happen to come at night or early in the morning. I often say that sleeping and awaking in the morning is a picture of the resurrection. So I guess it was a fitting place for me to sleep that night...