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2024-04-28 01:01
in Greece2024, Ntrips
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Flying to Athens from Turks and Caicos was not an easy routing, but I managed to make it work via Montreal and Munich, which nicely avoided having needlessly go back through the US and its unnecessary customs and immigration when you are not actually flying to the US. Canada thankfully does this better and had legit transit:
I remember YUL, but this time around, didn't enter the country
nicely done, they check where you come from and if you come from an untrustworthy country, you have to go through security again. Fair enough
finally made it to the lounge
even got Poutine!
the Lufthansa plane was nice, but the flight was too short, barely enough time to sleep before landing in Munich
of course landed 1h late, with a 1h30 connection. I had to run through the airport to make my flight with 1mn to spare, and my luggage didn't make it
planey of snow in Munich still
finally arriving in Athens, lots of Islands visible right away
After landing in Athens, collecting the rental car, and filing paperwork for my luggage that Lufthansa of course failed to put on the last plane, ther ewas a bit of daylight to see some minor sights on the way to Nafplio (some would have been ok to visit, but since the overworking staff only worked until 15:30, that was not in the cards...).
The Corinth Canal, between 2 seas, while of more limited importance today, was hand dug apparently 2000 years ago by 6000 slaves and is a remarkable achievement. It was later re-opened 2 centuries ago, although today it does not serve a purpose anymore for bigger ships that can easily go around
that almost seems like a wonderful idea :)
you can see the sea on both sides, and it's the same level, so no locks needed
We stopped at a few more minor archeological sites on the way that were all closed, but still able to get a peek:
not overachieving hours
looked inviting inside
fantastic view from up there
After that 2nd stop, it was time to head to Nafplio to end a very very long day (considering the flights that took over 24H) |
