The View from the RailRoad Overpass
Many of you know that I live in a town in Southern Greece. Our…
Many of you know that I live in a town in Southern Greece. Our farm is located right outside the town, which is situated on a plain between the Corinthian Bay and the mountains. Lately there has been a lot of activity near the farm. There is a new railroad being built and the station is located nearby. I happened to visit the other day and instead of the usual road I saw a mountain of dirt that led up to an overpass that will eventually allow the traffic to go over the railroad tracks.
Well, I just had to sneak on up there to take some pictures because it was a once in a lifetime chance for me. Anyway once the road is finished, the vehicles will mar this pristine view. This was my chance and I grabbed it. I may have been trespassing just a little but we won’t tell! Let’s walk up together and see the view from the railroad overpass.
This is the road leading up to the overpass. As you can see the road is not completed yet.
When done, it will be a two lane road with sidewalks.
From its highest point you can see straight across the Corinthian Bay to mainland Greece. And Delphi is somewhere over there too!
Now back to the top and we look to our right where the train tracks are being laid. This road leads to Athens which is the capital of Greece. The railroad will extend from Athens to Patra which is the capital city of Peloponnese.
There are lots of lemon and orange farms here. Along with Olive groves.
Looking to our left, you can see the town in the distance.
The mountains of Peloponnese are in the background. The Peloponnese is a peninsula in Southern Greece which is separated from the central part of Greece by the Corinth Canal. A little bit of geography to give you some idea.
I love the way the clouds cast shadows on the road. A play of light and dark.
This is the railroad station that is under construction. It has been coming along for the past 4 years… I don’t even remember anymore. Haha!
It is very exciting to see all this construction going on in my “backyard.” Things have been stagnant because of the never ending economic crisis, but this is obviously a step in the right direction.
Olive groves dot the landscape.
Turning back towards the entrance we see lots of dirt, obviously they still have a way to go till completion.
And just so we have some perspective, here is a photo of the actual overpass taken from the ground.
I feel very lucky to have been able to see the view from the railroad overpass. It is quite spectacular and needless to say the photos don’t do it justice. Thanks for joining me on this little escapade. What is your favorite view?
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I am always drawn into the clarity and beauty of your pictures. Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story link party and have a great weekend.
Beautiful, Mary! It’s not often (or ever?) that most of us would have the chance to see a railroad line being built. Thanks for sharing at Best of the Weekend!
Hi Mary, you do live in a beautiful part of Greece (is there a part of Greece that isn’t beautiful?). But I do feel for you as that construction is going to create some dust!
Your photos are lovely and I the view as cars go over the rise in the first two photos is going to be quite breathtaking (I love it when a view opens up before me, when driving).
I can’t pick a favourite view, as I’d enjoy all of them.
xx
I had the same thought about economic recovery for you. Your views are amazing. I hope all this doesn’t change the landscape for you too much.
Thanks for linking to Monday Social.
I can’t believe this Mary! I am actually working in this railway project! We are laying the telecommunication cables! It’s quite amazing to witness the project’s process!
It’s cold and rainy here today, had to stop back by and vicariously walk with you in the Greece sun. What a gorgeous set of photos. I feel warmer already!
I always love seeing your photography Mary. It’s kinda sad to see your “backyard” will be getting a railroad but I’m certain the infrastructure is really helping the economy there. xo
hi mary
what fabulous scenery. it looks so rustic and beautiful. we stayed in Delphi years ago at a little B&B place which overlooked the olive groves down to Corinth I think? there were so many trees it was gobsmacking. have a good week
cheers
sherry
Sherry Delphi is really beautiful. So close to nature and the bay is right in front of you. I live on the other side of the bay. Much more populated but still pretty.