ON TO CROATIA!
Monday, May 30, 2011
Checking out of Greece
Monday, 24 May, a historic day for Lone Star and her intrepid owners. In between sightseeing on Corfu, preparations have been underway for our first overnight sail. The dingy outboard was tucked away in the lazarette. The dingy was hoisted and secured on board. Jack lines were run on deck and safety check lists reviewed. All was done and now the day of reckoning was upon us. Time to check out of Greece. For those of you who know us or have followed us on our blog, you might remember our initiation to the Schengen Law in 2009 on the island of Simi. Since that time we have carried in reserve a special “kitty” just in case on this day of days the Greek authorities decided it was time to pay up. So off we went to clear out. First stop – Port Police to have the final stamp in our Transit Log. Second Stop – Customs which collects the Transit Log. Third Stop (and most critical) Passport Control to have our passports officially stamped as leaving Greece. Did we leave this last stop with our pockets considerably emptier or did we arrive back at the boat ready to pop the cork and celebrate. A picture can tell it all.
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2 comments:
Nice to hear that your pockets is not empty. Must have been a real relief! Now you could fully enjoy the sailing! I have friends sailing an Amel 54 in Mediterranean - Tinto IV and a SuperMaramu Lady Annila. So if you will see them give them a geeting from me. Looking forward to see you in Caribbean!
Fair Winds Kaj
Woohoo!!! Once again Capt. Craig and Jan elude authorities. The disguises no longer needed. Just remember, "it is the life you have chosen."
Fair winds y'all
Nita
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