I'm back from Greece, stuffed with delicious food, slightly tanned and completely refreshed. It was an INCREDIBLE trip - hard to even describe how wonderful Greece is. We went to Athens for 2 days (Acropolis is just as amazing as you would think), then flew to Santorini (a.k.a. Heaven on Earth), then took a ferry to Folegandros (no tourists, just an authentic and beautiful island), then back to Santorini for another incredible part of the island.
Highlights from the trip...
- Beaches with "sand" made entirely of smooth colorful pebbles.
- Sunrise - Yes, Kevin dragged my unhappy butt from the bed for a 30 minute hike straight up a goat path at 5:30 am, but it was well worth it.
- Sunsets - we based our day around what time the sun would set so we could see the show and bid a proper goodbye. Something I think we're missing out on here - what a way to live!
- Hikes - everything was actually a hike since Greeks don't believe in either flat paths or straight roads. One in particular was from one part of Santorini to another which was supposedly 6 miles, but I think it was really 9, especially since it was uphill most of the way, on an 8 inch wide path on a cliff with no guardrails, and the wind whipping around the mountain. I should at least get 3 extra miles for "degree of difficulty".
- Food - it was ridiculously good (I ate my weight in feta), and didn't have one bad meal. Plus you can make a meal out of appetizers - my favorite!
- Aegean Sea - it was clear to the bottom, even in deep water, and was this miraculous shade of turquoise that I swear can not be replicated.
- People - they were extremely generous and hospitable, taking the time to talk to us, giving us desserts made by their grandmothers and going out of their way to make us happy.
It was 11 glorious days being unplugged from everything and getting recharged at the same time.
So, I'm back and ready to blog. Read 3 books that I really enjoyed - so I'll pass along reviews shortly! What have you been up to?
8 comments:
That sounds wonderful!! What a wonderful vacation! I have not been up to much of anything...making me feel so unproductive! haha I mainly do what I normally do. I also have been working on my novel. All the usual I guess! That's a beautiful pic!
Thanks, Brenda!
Working on your novel doesn't sound too unproductive to me! Do you have a timeline for finishing it - or is it whenever you can work on it?
No, no real timeline. It's mostly when I can finish it. I sometimes give myself a goal (finish x scene by the end of the week), but I usually can only work on it after Ryan goes to bed, so I try not to give myself unrealistic goals!
Your vacation sounds amazing! Would love to see the picture of you so early in the morning before your hike. Please post. It will be more fitting for those of us who were sulking because we WEREN'T on vacation! :) Anxious to hear about your new book reviews.
Um, no. But thanks for the suggestion! I'm sure that picture will surface when I run for office or something.
Wow, what a beautiful photo! And it sounds like such an amazing trip! Even though I got a weekend away while you were gone, I'm SO JEALOUS! :)
What an incredible trip!! I must have been wonderful to be away from life in such a beautiful place.
I don't know that hotel - but the 2 we stayed in are: Iliovasilema in Imerovigli and Atrina Hotel in Ia. Recommend both!
So jealous - I would love to go back!
Susan
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