Wonderful day in Hydra

Tuesday, September 06, 2011

We took a boat ride from Athens to Hydra Island....beautiful clear blue water and sky.
Hiked around the island and stopped on the mountain to have lunch. I am in heaven here since I like cats and so do the Greeks. While eating lunch one adorable little one jumped up on my lap and played with me and then settled down for a nap on my lap. I was in heaven, sitting across from my honey, eating good food, drinking nice Greek beer and kitty in my lap.
Today we leave Athens and head 5 hours to the monasteries in the cliffs.
hope all my sparks buddies are well
Sallie

  

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CRAZYDOGLADYBO 9/8/2011 4:18PM

Lunch sounded wonderful! Report Inappropriate Comment

WHITEANGEL4 9/6/2011 9:16PM

So excited for you having a great time. Thanks for dropping in to keep us posted Report Inappropriate Comment

CHEFKATLEANER 9/6/2011 9:16PM

Enjoy Meteora! It's beautiful! Report Inappropriate Comment

ROCKMAN6797 9/6/2011 5:09PM

Pictures, pictures, pictures!!! LOL Sounds like a wonderful place! Report Inappropriate Comment

KAMAPERRY 9/6/2011 2:01PM

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DUSTYGIRL25 9/6/2011 1:01PM

Sounds heavenly! Wish I was there! Report Inappropriate Comment

BUTEAFULL 9/6/2011 10:53AM

I don't know anything about Hydra Isl. is it large? But a cat in the lap...who could ask for more? Report Inappropriate Comment

NISSANGIRL 9/6/2011 10:13AM

Sounds like the best kind of vacation! Enjoy yourself Sallie! Report Inappropriate Comment

LIS193 9/6/2011 10:12AM

What a great time! Cats can be adorable (I miss my boys) Report Inappropriate Comment

SEPTEMBERSPIRIT 9/6/2011 9:43AM

Sounds like absolute Heaven for sure!! Enjoy every lovely day as you have been (can't wait to see pics). Report Inappropriate Comment

BECWHEELS 9/6/2011 8:41AM

Sounds like you are having a wonderful time. Report Inappropriate Comment

CIRANDELLA 9/6/2011 7:55AM

Ahhh...that sounds like a day in paradise! You made my morning, Sallie! Report Inappropriate Comment

MITECU 9/6/2011 5:40AM

Enjoy your Greek adventure! Report Inappropriate Comment

today was ancient Corinth day.

Sunday, September 04, 2011

we started the day the day at the government building across from our hotel waiting the big Sunday ceremony of the changing of the guards. Very interesting. then we again climbed on. Board our private tour guides Mercedes to head off to Corinth. we saw the Corinth cannel and the headed into old Corinth to see Apollo,s temple and the sites there. Thorn we headed back and our tour guide whom we spent the last two days with, insisted on stopping at his favorite bakery where he bought me a box of special assorted Greek pastries. While we were in the shop, his brand new $100,000 Mercedes was bumped.....can you say...almost a fight! I only bring up the price of his car and all as he was so proud of it and it is beautiful. No damage though and we got away without trouble. My husband and I decided to eat a late lunch and if we are hungry later will try a pastry.
tomorrow is Hydra Island.
Hope all my sparks buddies are doing great.
sallie

  

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GOANNA2 9/6/2011 1:23AM

I am so happy you are enjoying the local specialties as well as the sights. Enjoy your cruise. Report Inappropriate Comment

ROCKMAN6797 9/5/2011 3:57PM

Sounds like you continue to have a fun time, stay safe. Report Inappropriate Comment

WHITEANGEL4 9/4/2011 11:52PM

Glad to hear from you. Sounds like you are busy. Enjoy your trip and keep us posted as you go. Report Inappropriate Comment

BUTEAFULL 9/4/2011 9:14PM

I can't imagine a tour guide using an expensive Mercedes for tours Report Inappropriate Comment

CRAZYDOGLADYBO 9/4/2011 12:10PM

Sounds wonderful. Thank you for sharing your vacation with us! Report Inappropriate Comment

CIRANDELLA 9/4/2011 11:51AM

Mmmmm! (thinking how much I love baklava, and how long it's been since I've had it!) That poor guide - wowzers, a $100,000 Mercedes! I can see why he was upset about that. Enjoy your tours - amazing! Report Inappropriate Comment

GWENAEL 9/4/2011 11:49AM

Keep on having a great time! Report Inappropriate Comment

LIS193 9/4/2011 11:43AM

Oh no about the car being bumped! Hope the damage wasn't too bad. I remember when we lived in Cyprus how proud the greeks are of their Mercedes... a lot of taxi drivers worked for years in Germany till they could buy one and then they come home with it and became a taxi driver. Enjoy the pasty(ies?) - a little goes a long way :) Report Inappropriate Comment

Having a wonderful time in Athens Greece

Saturday, September 03, 2011

just briefly checking in. We are having such a great time. today we had a private tour around the sites of Athens. I have such a sense of spirit as we tour things so ancient. The Acropolis, the Propylaea, the Erechtheion, the caryatides, The Parthenon, and the likes are breath taking. Our hotel the Grande Bretagne is fabulous. the service incredible! they delivered a bucket of champagne to our room, complements of the management and were told to call whenever we wanted more. I would rather save my calories for other delicious foods though. tomorrow we have a private tour of Corinth.
Hope all my sparks buddies are doing well.
cheers,
sallie

  

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GOANNA2 9/4/2011 2:39AM

With all the troubles my country of birth is experiencing, I am so happy that you are enjoying the marvellous historical sights. You must be at the best hotel in Athens. Enjoy!!! I am still in Rhodes till the 12th and will be in Athens next Monday till 4pm(flight time). I am hoping to meet up with fellow Sparkers, so it would be good if you could also be there. I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Greece. Have fun. Hugs Anna Report Inappropriate Comment

KAMAPERRY 9/3/2011 11:07PM

I would soooo love to see that! Report Inappropriate Comment

ROCKMAN6797 9/3/2011 8:39PM

What an awesome experience! Pictures when you return? Report Inappropriate Comment

CRAZYDOGLADYBO 9/3/2011 4:23PM

Sounds wonderful! Report Inappropriate Comment

BUTEAFULL 9/3/2011 4:04PM

I so badly want to see the acropolis since they have restored it, and the rest of Greece too of course, remember...lots of pics Report Inappropriate Comment

MISSM66 9/3/2011 2:48PM

I love Greece that where My Husband is from and I went there on vacation every year except this year, I love Athens,and I love Plaka, hope you have a good time, we will be going there next year for vacation,have fun. Report Inappropriate Comment

CIRANDELLA 9/3/2011 2:01PM

Have a fantastic time there, Sallie! I know you will; I took a "virtual tour" of the Grande Bretagne online after reading this post! Aside from being a palatial beauty, this hotel pampers its guests in delicious opulence...and the view of the timeless Greek sites it affords *alone* would make a stay there more than worth it! Report Inappropriate Comment

DUSTYGIRL25 9/3/2011 1:12PM

How Wonderful! I bet you're having an amazing time. Report Inappropriate Comment

LIS193 9/3/2011 11:53AM

Sounds like a wonderful start to your trip! Report Inappropriate Comment

GETSTRONGRRR 9/3/2011 11:16AM

Yasu...sounds like a great time! Report Inappropriate Comment

MEXGAL1 9/3/2011 10:46AM

Yes, that is the hotel and the location....nice to know you enjoyed it here as well. Report Inappropriate Comment

CHEFKATLEANER 9/3/2011 10:44AM

the Grand Bretagne!? Wow! if I remember correctly, that's the large hotel right on Plateia Syntagma isn't it? I loved that part of Athens...wandering around Plaka is how I spent many days. :) Enjoy the rest of your trip! Report Inappropriate Comment

getting a minute to check in

Thursday, September 01, 2011

Hola sparks buddies!
have had a couple of nice days with the Grandkids in Pennsylvania. I was able to get in a 4 mile walk yesterday and will do so today before we head to the airport....we are off to Greece today.
I will be glad to be leaving the junk food behind in this house. With kids there hear there are so many temptations. My daughter in law buys snack foods with are all natural, etc. but they are still loaded with sugar and junk. They have been tempting for me though and I have had some junk. tootie rolls got me. yikes! In Mexico we don't get a bunch of this stuff so I am not as tempted. And we do not keep it in the house. Oh well, out of here today and won't be as tempted with the junk food.....but flying in first class I will indulge in whatever the meal is.......I mean that is why you fly first class....isn't it? But I don't think I will drink because that just makes the jet lag worse.
Well buddies, will check in when I can.
Hope you are all doing well.
Sallie

  

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DUSTYGIRL25 9/2/2011 11:41AM

Hoping you have a wonderful fun time! Enjoy the flight! Report Inappropriate Comment

WHITEANGEL4 9/2/2011 1:53AM

Thanks for the update. Have a wonderful trip and give us a little blog occassionally. Report Inappropriate Comment

BUTEAFULL 9/1/2011 11:23PM

we'll look forward to a trip recap Report Inappropriate Comment

CIRANDELLA 9/1/2011 9:51PM

LOL! The Invasion of the Tootsie Rolls; I know it all too well :) I suspect we're all awash in junk food here in the U.S.; it's everywhere we turn. I can't leave the house without passing some sort of junk-food emporium :) Enjoy that first-class meal, along with the blissful extra room in which to stretch out, and arrive fresh and relaxed in Athens! Bon voyage - Susan Report Inappropriate Comment

THEWINNER33 9/1/2011 2:28PM

Have a great trip/ Hugs, Marcia Report Inappropriate Comment

KAMAPERRY 9/1/2011 1:51PM

Have a great time! Report Inappropriate Comment

GOANNA2 9/1/2011 11:34AM

Be safe Sallie and have a grea trip. Report Inappropriate Comment

ROCKMAN6797 9/1/2011 11:27AM

Have a great flight and be safe! Report Inappropriate Comment

LIS193 9/1/2011 10:23AM

LOL natural and organic junk food - DH used to buy organic potato chips at the health food store. Hmm - it's STILL junk!! Have a wonderful time and enjoy being in a different country with different customs and food. Report Inappropriate Comment

NOCALORIES 9/1/2011 9:46AM

How generous for you to share your time with this blog.Have fun! Report Inappropriate Comment

BECWHEELS 9/1/2011 9:15AM

Have fun. Report Inappropriate Comment

ML4230 9/1/2011 8:56AM

Thanks for blogging! Report Inappropriate Comment

Leaving on a jet plane

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Off we go to Pennsylvania today until Thursday when we leave for Greece. Will get a couple of days with the Grandkids.
All packed and ready to go. Got up early so I could walk the dogs one more time before I leave. Yesterday was a 3 star day.
steps 12145
calories 1056
no drinking.

So off I go. I will be in touch when in Pa. as I will have computer there.
Hope you all have a great rest of the week.
Sallie

  

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ROCKMAN6797 8/31/2011 6:08PM

Have a wonderful trip!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

TERRESTA 8/31/2011 7:22AM

Have a marvelous time in Greece! What a lovely country with an amazing history. Report Inappropriate Comment

NISSANGIRL 8/31/2011 5:04AM

Have Fun Sallie! Report Inappropriate Comment

WHITEANGEL4 8/31/2011 1:19AM

Have a wonderful trip, Enjoy,....Enjoy Report Inappropriate Comment

KAMAPERRY 8/30/2011 11:39PM

Enjoy! Report Inappropriate Comment

MISS_VIV 8/30/2011 9:43PM

i HOPE that there is power for your in PA. Irene went storming in and I don't know what condition it will be in when you get there. HAVE A SAFE TRIP and a FUN JOURNEY. Report Inappropriate Comment

NEWLYWED2011 8/30/2011 3:06PM

Sounds like it'll be an amazing trip! Have fun! Report Inappropriate Comment

CRAZYDOGLADYBO 8/30/2011 2:57PM

Have fun! Report Inappropriate Comment

BUTEAFULL 8/30/2011 2:25PM

have a great, wonderful, fabulous, fantastic trip Report Inappropriate Comment

DUSTYGIRL25 8/30/2011 12:47PM

Have a fun trip! Report Inappropriate Comment

BECWHEELS 8/30/2011 11:56AM

ENJOY! Report Inappropriate Comment

SDTALLY 8/30/2011 9:27AM

Jealous.... not really, I know you will have a wonderful time. I think my favorite area in Greece is the Delphi area - really wonderful! Sharon Report Inappropriate Comment

SEPTEMBERSPIRIT 8/30/2011 8:59AM

I wish you an amazing journey/vacation!! Greece is the next 'dream' trip of mine... I hope you'll share lots of pictures when you can! ENJOY!!! Report Inappropriate Comment