The unofficial guardians of Delos greeted us this morning, a clipped-ear furry brigade of assorted color and heritage cats. The resident peacock could be heard calling back by the lion statues. Welcome to the center of the Greek mythological world, the “floating island” of Delos. In ancient times, the sounds would have been associated with the hustle and bustle of commerce, or perhaps the oration of a play in the theater. This morning, the crested larks sang as we wandered through a historical landscape with engaging narration by Evangelos and Dionysis, our two Greek guides. A climb to the top of Mount Kynthos topped our terrestrial explorations, and a dip in the Aegean upon our return to the Sea Cloud topped our aquatic explorations.
The day ended with a mix of voices in a boisterous sea shanty sing-along, which evolved into a dancing under the stars melee on deck. Another memorable day hosted by the good ship Sea Cloud and her tireless crew.
