Corfu marked the halfway point of our vacation. Based on the activities thus far, I had the forethought to anticipate the need for a bit of a break. And my timing was impeccable! We were four sleepyheads who lacked total motivation to get out of bed. And the morning rainstorms did nothing but lull us… Continue reading Corfu
Tag: Greece
Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves
Navagio Beach is commonly known as Shipwreck Beach, and it is a jewel in the crown of Zakynthos, Greece. Having been fortunate enough to explore numerous beaches in different countries, in my opinion none are as beautiful as this. The day began with a morning hike. Our guide expertly led us up a jagged cliff.… Continue reading Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves
Delos in 3D and an afternoon in Mykonos
Floating gracefully in the Aegean Sea, just a short ferry ride from Mykonos, the island of Delos is an ancient wonder steeped in myth and history. It is the birthplace of mythical twins Apollo and Artemis, former prosperous trading port, and the perfect example of an advanced civilization in the 3rd millennium B.C. Now a… Continue reading Delos in 3D and an afternoon in Mykonos
Best of Santorini
Whenever I think of Santorini, this is the picture that comes to mind, and will forever be etched in my memory. But how did we get here? Let me tell you how the day started. This one's a doozie! The Old Port Cable car to the left, donkey/walking path to the right. The lines for… Continue reading Best of Santorini
Our Mediterranean Vacation: Athens and the Norwegian Gem
We recently returned from a 9-night Greek Isles cruise onboard the Norwegian Gem, and unanimously agree this was our best family vacation to date. I am going to recap our pre-stay in Athens, our time onboard, as well as highlight the activities we selected in each port. Our cruise embarked in Athens. We left Nashville… Continue reading Our Mediterranean Vacation: Athens and the Norwegian Gem
