Athina (Athens): Day 1

After many hours flying our group of 10 arrived at Dubai at 4.00am. We had a five hour wait for our next flight and during that the stopover many of us had showers and a bit of shopping (Rebecca's two favourite "s" words). The group eventually swelled with the arrival of Hume, Peter and Judy who had been in Dubai for two days. They have had a terrific time using the on-off bus and visiting lots of the high points of the city. At the transit lounge we caught up at long last with Don and Sally from Queensland the sisters from outback NSW, Dorothy and Sue. We were expecting to see Ross and Caryl McCready but apparently they had flight connection problems in Sydney, we think they will join us now tomorrow.

Jim flat out thinking in Dubai

Eventually we arrived in Athens almost five hours more travel, Emirates looked after us all well all the way, the food was good and the staff constantly helpful.

Tig and Rebecca flat out enjoying Athens

On arrival at Athens airport we were met by Smora, a lovely Greek lady with a pile of personality. She was very helpful, positive and kind to all.

We have time for a swim and a relax before dinner and then for most of the group it will probably be an early night before we get into the tour proper under the guidance of Voula.