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Photos:
Mad Dog and Ass Crack
Web page: Mad Dog
Before the run |
Hashers met at Doukissis Plakentias metro station to board the bus at 9.30 am
Alighting from the bus near the start point (the bus could not cross the narrow bridge)
Crossing the sinking bridge to get to the starting point
The centre section of the bridge lowers to the bottom of the canal to allow ships to pass through
Part of the Diolkos ancient pathway that was used to drag ships across the Istmus of Corinth.
The ships were dragged 6.4 kilometers by a team of slaves. Amazing!
More of the Diolkos
The return of Ass Crack
Hashers circle up for Rear Entry the hare's briefing
Loutraki is that way
Spy Shagger leads us in warm-up exercises
The
Run and Walk |
Back across the sinking bridge to start the run and walk
Group photos in the centre of the bridge
Along the beach towards the town of Loutraki (seen in the distance)
View back towards the town of Corinth (seen in the distance)
Mad Dog and grandson Sevi
MD with Bag Lady
Approaching the seaside town of Loutraki
Part of the new Proastiakos railway line under construction linking Loutraki to Athens
Modern-style Didgeridoo?
Part of the railway construction
The station platforms under construction
Showing the platforms and the end-of-the-line
Climbing down from the end section
These heavy bolts were made by Rear Entry's company
BEER STOP AHEAD
Ass Crack takes some selfies
Rear Entry brought the beer coolers and drinks in his car from Athens
View along the Loutraki seafront from the beer check
Harriettes enjoy a chat
The cafe across the road (ice cream for the kids)
ON-ON TO THE END...
This beach would be packed with swimmers and sunbathers in the summer
Doggy Style poses by the waterfall
The
Circle |
Rear Entry had located a shelter for the circle - just perfect!
Rear Entry - The hare's down-down
Wet Dream down-down
Mad Dog and Fair Cop
Ass Crack with Pussy Basher
Chocolate Dip with Bag Lady
Visitor from Sweden
Jacket Off
Coke Dealer
Group down-down
Off to board the bus before the Taverna lunch
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The Taverna
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Interesting and imaginative interior
The gas heater kept us warm
18.50 euros per person (17 adults, 3 children). CD & family (3) not present.
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Coffee
time
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Doggie Style shows that we came to a place with the right name
Some had brandy with their coffee.
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Returning
to Athens
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Rain started on the way back
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The Trail
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From Pussy Basher's Garmin watch
Expanded view
Runner's trail recorded on Mad Dog's iPhone Strava app. Trail length: 7.5 km
The Strava .GPX file displayed on the Google Earth Pro PC program
Location map of Loutraki trail
The directions to the hash - for the record |
Date: Sunday 17th October 2021 @ 09.30 am (YES, IT'S EARLY)
Run: 2128-ish
Hare: Rear Entry
Venue: LOUTRAKI by private bus (free) and meeting the bus at Doukissis Plakentias metro station - at 09.30 am
On Inn: Some old Taverna in Loutraki
INFO. FOR YOU
REMEMBER: MASKS ARE REQUIRED ON THE BUS.
THERE MAY BE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SWIMMING (CPR NOT PROVIDED).
ETIMATED RETURN TO ATHENS: 18.00 hrs (or 6pm for traditionalists)
DON'T TAKE THE WRONG EXIT AT THE METRO STATION - THERE ARE A NUMBER OF EXITS!
MIS-DIRECTIONS:
FROM ATHENS, METROPOLITAN AREA, BY CAR
Drive to Doukissis Plakentias metro station following the signs for Attiki Odos to Markopoulo
As you turn right and drive down the road to the metro station (and motorway) you will see the large station parking area on your right.
Find the car park entrance, go in and park. There is a small charge for parking. Otherwise find your own parking on the road.
WARNING Don't accidentally drive straight ahead too far or you might find yourself on the Attiki Odos to Markopoulo.
Meet at the top of the metro station escalator across the road (with taxis) from the car park (same level). The bus will be parked near here.
Someone will meet you and give directions to the bus.
FROM WHEREVER VIA PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Get to Doukissis Plakentias metro station
As you come up the escalator from the train and enter the main lobby you will see a book store/ news stand and after that some ticket machines.
(It may be closed on Sunday)
Walk past the store and the ticket machines and you will see an escalator straight ahead.
Meet at the top of the escalator. The bus will be parked near here.
Someone will meet you and give directions to the bus.
FOR SAT NAVVIES
The car park entrance at Doukissis Plakentias: 38.022375, 23.834735 (or if entrance closed, 100m further down on the right)
Typographically or cartographically challenged? Lost?? Just plain gormless
and stupid???
Call the hare: 694-247-7992 <<<<< MAKE A NOTE OF THIS NUMBER
IN CASE YOU ARE LATE OR GET LOST <<<<<
SEE Attached map showing way to the car park and metro station for drivers.
Disclaimer:
If you attend a meeting of the Hash House Harriers you do so entirely at your own risk.
The Hash is a social club and neither the organisers nor the leaders of the run / walk are responsible for the safety of those taking part.
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NOTES
FOR MMC
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Bus charges: 300 euros -plus- 15 euros for motorway tolls
-plus- 20 euros driver tip
Loutraki
is the birthplace of the Greek Thermalism (hot mineral baths)
https://mag.politismosmuseum.org/the-thermal-springs-of-loutraki-the-first-loutropolis/