Karababa Castle in the city of Chalkis. There are two Russian canons of the 19th century in the battlements. I don't know why they are there but they make it seem more like a fort.
The castle that is there now was built upon the remains left from the Roman period and was designed by a Venetian so it looks more European than Turkish.
It was very strategic and had great views of the surrounding area.
This last building was a museum. It was very interesting because of all the pictures, diagrams, and artifacts. I would rank it up there with my top 5.
We went over the Negroponte Bridge to the Island of Evia. It is the 2nd largest island in Greece. The interesting thing about the bridge that I didn't take a picture of is that it has a tidal phenomenon. There is a swift change of water direction every six hours that they say is created by the moon's pull.
Agia Kyriaki Church outside of the village of Kambia
Holy Water Outside the church
The Church is built into a cave
Leaving Evia and going over the Euripus Bridge which is a new bridge connecting the island to the mainland and is a cable stayed bridge crossing the Euripus Strait.
This entry pretty much sounds like a travel loge. I think the thing I came away with from this day trip with our other senior couple is the idea that there are so many wonderful things to learn about in Greece. It is a beautiful country and you never will know what you will find until you go and see. That is why I love the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You never know if it is true unless you put it to the test and see. I have had so many wonderful experiences that tell me God is real and in the details of my life. This mission has been a big challenge for me and unlike anything I thought it would be, but now that I have done it, I recognize that I have been so blessed by wading through the hard things and seeing that I can contribute and accomplish things we were sent here to do. Come and see.
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