Transportation
Created by 莫過問
Greece & Turkey SOLO! 2007
Fri 05/04/07 (day 1)
Taking Off ...
May 4, 2007.
Toronto, Canada.
Finally, I set off to Athens for a 23 day trip, alone.
Quite often, I had friends asking me the similar questions, "Backpacking? Greece? Turkey? Why?" And quite often, I felt hesitant to answer. "The freedom ... May be ... oh, the Aegean Sea, the blue sky, the beaches, and ... the ruins!"
I felt hesitant because I had never shown any interest in history, and I did not enjoy the sun and beaches that much. Honestly, I had no answer myself.
After hundreds of hours of reseach and planning, there were many question marks noted on my itinerary, even more unanticipated unknowns to be taken care of. Did I really care? No, not really. This was part of the game, and part of the fun. May be this was what I like, the adventure.
Here I go, on my way... Everything will be okay! Sing...
Thanks to my office's lovely Greek secretary Tina for some head-up info. Without her, I might have spent another hundred hours doing my research.
Planned Activities
Sat 05/05/07 (day 2) - Athens
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Hotel
Sun 05/06/07 (day 3) - Chryso Fokidas, Kalambaka
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Mon 05/07/07 (day 4) - Trikala, Thessaloniki
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Anyway, I said, if you just want to go to Thessaloniki, take the train. It is fast, easy, comfortable, and cheap. Do not take bus, it is very slow!
Driving condition is okay, I guess. I did not drive in Athens, I can't really tell. However, don't expect too much scenic views on your way to Thessaloniki.
It may take you 10 hours to drive, but it only take 4 hours (intercity) to 5.5 hours (regular) by train. I guess your children will appreciate if you take the train.
I enjoyed the Greek colors and features in your pictures. Thank you.
By the way, awesome pictures!!! I can't wait to take my next solo trip to Singapore? Hmmm..