Giorgos Kesses, captain and sole crew of the sailing vessel “Pytheas“, has arrived at the port of Marseilles from Piraeus, after an arduous journey, full of experiences, unexpected incidents and difficulties. He excitedly shares with us the reception he received from the Greeks of the French port, the meetings planned after his arrival and the delivery of the flag of Piraeus to the Municipality of its sister city of Marseilles in the coming days.
Pytheas accompanied the French sailing ship “Belem“, which carried the Olympic Flame to France in view of the 2024 Olympics, with some intermediate stations of Greek interest along the way.
The ‘Olympic’ return trip of Pytheas to Piraeus will begin with the first stop in Nice and a reception by the Greek Community there on Thursday, May 16.
Arrival in Nice, Friday morning, May 17.
Upon arrival in Nice, the Governor of Pytheas will be greeted by the Mayor of Marseille, Mr. Benoit Payan, as well as by the Greek Minister of Foreign Relations of the French Government and responsible for the organization of the Olympic Games, Ms. Chrysoula Zacharopoulou.
…TO BE CONTINUED!