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Thanks so much for sharing this excellent information!

This is good for people looking to fly to Greece this year.
 
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I'm so happy that the restrictions are loosening up! Is anyone else traveling to Greece this year?
 
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Rules???
Since when do Hellenes have rules
 
Blue & White said:
Rules???
Since when do Hellenes have rules
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Greece this year is in the fore front of European Leadership in Travel protocols and very much respected for this.
 
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Your very serious Hash, loosen up mate, you need to go to Greece

Hash said:
Greece this year is in the fore front of European Leadership in Travel protocols and very much respected for this.
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Hash said:
Greece this year is in the fore front of European Leadership in Travel protocols and very much respected for this.
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I am happy Greece is implementing rules to keep everyone safe! Thanks for sharing
 
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Your very serious Hash, loosen up mate, you need to go to Greece
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I nearly fell off my hammock laughing reading this😂😂, Efgharisto polee for this,I lived in Mykonos for many years and I couldn't be more chilled!.... Thanks again,I first went to Elllada back in 1970...I know I sound a little strict when posting up important travel requirements because it is just that!I just received an email from dear friend of mine in Mykonos who says Covid on the increase there because Tourists are not masking up so spreading it,and now will be tested before heading back to their countries..Are you going to Greece this year or are you there already? .....have an Ouzo and some Mezedes for me para Kalllo🤗.Good day from Thailand and monsoons beginning..
 
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I nearly fell off my hammock laughing reading this😂😂, Efgharisto polee for this,I lived in Mykonos for many years and I couldn't be more chilled!.... Thanks again,I first went to Elllada back in 1970...I know I sound a little strict when posting up important travel requirements because it is just that!I just received an email from dear friend of mine in Mykonos who says Covid on the increase there because Tourists are not masking up so spreading it,and now will be tested before heading back to their countries..Are you going to Greece this year or are you there already? .....have an Ouzo and some Mezedes for me para Kalllo🤗.Good day from Thailand and monsoons beginning..
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Efxaristo! Thank you so much for posting about the travel updates. It's very important that everyone stays safe while traveling in Greece. We don't have good health care and our population is very old. I love the tourists but they need to respect the people that live there. I am sad to hear that your friend is saying that the cases are going up.
 
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Efxaristo! Thank you so much for posting about the travel updates. It's very important that everyone stays safe while traveling in Greece. We don't have good health care and our population is very old. I love the tourists but they need to respect the people that live there. I am sad to hear that your friend is saying that the cases are going up.
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You are welcome!,I know the situation there,it is under pressure, they are trying their best,the email I received is from a dear friend's wife who is a travel agent and her husband manages a travel office... Polleeee Kalley Mera from Thailand and monsoons beginning..
 
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You are welcome!,I know the situation there,it is under pressure, they are trying their best,the email I received is from a dear friend's wife who is a travel agent and her husband manages a travel office... Polleeee Kalley Mera from Thailand and monsoons beginning..
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Oh wow! What are the monsoons like in Thailand? I hope you're battling them well
 
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