Nafplion was a beautiful city right on the water. The water was a nice clear blue. But there wasn't much around besides the water. I wandered pretty much everywhere except into the super residential areas. Nafplio is supposed to be one of the most romantic cities in Greece and I totally understand why, but being alone and all, it wasn't that fantastic. Don't get me wrong, I had fun because it was beautiful, but there wasn't anything to particularly see. There was one thing that I really wanted to see, but I just couldn't find it. It was a lion engraving and I tried four attempts in finding it, but it just didn't happen. I would either get lost or I was just blind to seeing it. Oh well!
My first day in Nafplio I walked along the water and spotted this giant sandcastle! It must have taken the kids ages to build it especially since it is completely surrounded by water.
Here is one of the mountains. On top is the Palamidi castle. To get there you have to climb 999 steps.
Here is the beginning of my journey up to see the castle.
A view from my journey up. You can see the town below.
While I was climbing, I discovered that a parade was taking place back in the town. I took a look at the parade after my climb and saw all the school children and teens marching. I don't recall what the parade was celebrating, but the entire town seemed to be out to either participate or watch.
Here is a wonderful view from near the top. I lost count of the steps after about 700, but I do believe it was 999 steps because it was high and seemed to take forever!
Here is the outer portion of the castle. Unfortunately because it was a holiday, the castle was closed, so I couldn't go inside.
After watching the parade, I made my way towards the water on the other side of the rock. Here is part of my walk.
And here is some of the beautiful water.
I found a path that walked along a cliff right next to the water that went towards town, so I of course, had to take it. It was carved out of the hill.
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