Day 6
APOLLO'S TEMPLE, RIVER NEDA & GREEK CELEBRATION
A full day exploring the Peloponnese - a fun mountain drive all the way up to Apollo's temple. One of the UNESCO sites. Andrew, Ethan and Derek gave us a quick presentation before heading out.
Question: What features would the River Neda and the surrounding area provide for taking care of a child? What features would provide problems?
Myth: After Kronos ate his first five children, Rea, in fear of losing a sixth child, ran away and had Zeus at the River Neda. Staying there, with nymphs and occasional visits from his mom, he was safe from his crazy dad and grew up in peace.
Five Facts:
Zeus’ birthplace
It is considered to be a "female" river possibly due to its association with nymph neda
The Neda River flows through a stunning gorge with numerous waterfalls, including the prominent "Asproneri" (White Water) waterfall, making it a popular spot for river trekking and swimming
The Neda River acts as a natural border between the prefectures of Ilia and Messinia in the Peloponnese
The river and its surrounding area are rich in history and mythology, with ancient sites, temples and a stone bridge showcasing its cultural significance
Lunch under the plantain tree in front of a 4th-century well (most just thought it was a cool bench).
We made the drive down to the start of the River Neda and followed our river guide (Yannis) up to the most stunning waterfalls.
The night ended with a traditional Greek dinner at the Vincents, where the locals joined us. We put on a talent show and did some Greek dancing.
Grade 8 Highlights:
- Everything about it - Miffy
- Swimming in the waterfall
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