Heading south

Bydirk

Some days earlier than planned, Josefa and I finished what needs to be done at home if you are away for a while. Packed our staff, prepared the car, and started the next chapter of this year: Experience a relaxing winter times in southern parts of Europe. Hope for milder temperatures, less rain, and of course new sights and insights.

Just some 24 hours later, we enter the ferry in Ancona (Italy) taking us to Patras (Greece). We have a beautiful view through the front screen during the vessel’s pull to sea.

Sunday morning on the way from Patras to Piraeus, close to Κόρινθος (Corinth). A true wow moment.

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