Athens

From Lefkada, we drive straight across Greece, which turns out to be much bigger than I expected.

Highway

We make it to Athens in a single day, which is no problem at all since the Greek highways are incredibly pleasant. Hardly any traffic and in excellent condition. Along the way, we make a quick stop at the Corinth Canal, which is truly spectacular. One day, we really have to sail through here.

Public Transport

In Greece, everything seems to take a back seat to the car. This really gets on my nerves in Athens. Especially with the dog, it’s a real hassle. No one gives way, and everything is parked up so you often have to step out onto the street. Even the locals in Athens are fed up with it. To be fair, they’ve been trying for years to fix the mistakes of the past. It’s a problem lots of cities have, where the wrong mode of transport was chosen out of pure ideology. Of course, I have to try out the new public transport. Charly is less thrilled than I am, since muzzles are mandatory.

Alexandros

The Thinker

While Alex is off at her sailing course, Charly and I go check out some old stones. We take the tram to the Acropolis, where Charly naturally isn’t allowed in. Dogs and 3,000-year-old sandstone don’t mix well. So we climb the hill across from it, where you can admire ancient stones for free and without the tourist crowds. It’s pretty amazing to walk streets where, 2,500 years ago, Socrates—one of the greatest thinkers of all time—probably took his evening strolls.

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