Reflections • Intentions • Destinations
Heraklion and Athens are vastly different cities. The vibe here in Crete’s capital city is very laid back, slower paced and, overall, a welcome change from the crowded, tourist-trap lined streets of Athens. Don’t get me wrong, I’d revisit Athens in a heartbeat. I loved it. But, I loved it in a similar way as… Continue reading Ancient Streets, Cretan Treats & My First Shot of Raki
We said goodbye to Athens, Plaka and our flat at Momo Suites. Arriving at Athens International Airport, we stumbled our way to Sky Express and checked our bags. Imagine Frontier/Allegiant/Spirit and then divide by 2. That is Sky Express. I am 5’3 and I bumped my head on the ceiling getting into my seat. Word… Continue reading From Athens to Crete
“Whoever you are, I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.” - Blanche DuBois, A Streetcar Named Desire (Tennessee Williams) Our last day in Athens was divided into four acts. ACT I - One last walk through Monastiraki Square, National Gardens, Plaka. Momo Suites Acropolis by Aura has been good to us. The location… Continue reading Gardens, Gods, and the Gift of a Ride
Our journey began early this day. As our taxi drove us to the train station, we noticed how the lively, bustling areas of Plaka and Monastiraki were still asleep aside from a few coffee shops. (PS Coffee is everywhere in Athens and I am here for it. 🙌🏼) Thanks to our travel agent (🙋🏼♀️), we… Continue reading Hiking with the Gods
Music is always in the air in Athens. Buskers playing traditional Greek instruments (and not-so-traditional) can be found everywhere in the city center. Art is found in graffiti on buildings, sculptures, live drawings and paintings on the street, filling the flea markets. Greece is an art lover’s dream.
When I finally hit the hay at 2AM Athens time, my Apple Watch had clocked over 18K steps. Most of that was uphill. Today, we hiked to the top of the Acropolis. If you’ve been to Athens before, you know that the Acropolis is no joke. And unless you have medical validation, there’s only one… Continue reading A is for Acropolis
Never underestimate the influence of a teacher. When my daughter, Amelia, was in the fourth grade, her teacher read one of the top chapter books of the time….Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. Having been a gen ed classroom teacher for a good bit, read alouds were some of my favorite times with my classes… Continue reading 13 Years in the Making
I've heard it said/That people come into our lives/For a reason/Bringing something we must learn/And we are led to those/Who help us most to grow if we let them/And we help them in return. - Schwartz As I was driving home from a tech rehearsal last night, I saw a message from Michael, dear friend… Continue reading Reflections – July 12
Home. Finally. Well, that’s not entirely true as I type this from a pub inside the Detroit airport. No, I’m not getting fish and chips again. Yes, I did order another cider. (I conquered most all the ciders in England, maybe I need to start with domestics now?) Let’s talk about transportation. I think what… Continue reading DAY 16
Windsor. I’ve been keeping a lid on this one for a while (frankly, I didn’t want to jinx anything). Back in March, I threw a Hail Mary and emailed a representative of the Royal Trust Collection. In my family research, I discovered there was once a portrait drawn of my direct ancestor (my grandmother if… Continue reading DAY 15
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