Hi everyone!
We are currently in Paros, Greece waiting for our ferry to take us to the island of Mykonos. It is an EXTREMELY windy day, so hopefully we won't have any sea sickness on the ferry. Greece has been lovely so far! Much more relaxing than the last tour. The food has also been excellent and there is plenty of sun and water. We spent one full day in Athens. We were a bit worried that day for the rest of the trip because it was a scorching 40 degrees C, but fortunately there is so much wind on the islands it doesn't feel warmer than 80 degrees F. In Athens we toured some of the city, and then took naps. We will be back at the end of the trip, so we are planning an acropolis visit at that point. In the evening we had our first greek dinner with meatballs, sausage, spinach pie, chicken kebabs, and rice. Greek dancing and music also went on. It was very fun!
We arrived in Paros yesterday. Paros is a quaint, beautiful island that isn't super touristy yet. We stayed in a nice hotel that was a short walk from the beach. The first evening for dinner Andy had rabbit (poor bunny) and rice, and I had cuttlefish which is some sort of squid with rice. It was delicious, and the food seems quite healthy.
The next day we ventured to the southern end of the island by bus in search of windsurfing. We succeeded! Andy rented a windsurfing board for 35 euro for two hours. He had a blast and his windsurfing bug has definitely come alive. I'm not sure if I'll see him for the rest of the trip! I didn't windsurf because it seemed like all the beginners were able to do was swim next to their boards, but I read and stayed in the sun. It was too windy and wavy for me. It was a wonderful day and a gorgeous laid back beach. Definitely a spot to visit again the future!
Today we head on to Mykonos which is a bit more expensive, has more parties, and is more touristy, but still a lovely island in the mediterranean.
We miss our dogs and I miss my cats, but there are tons here wondering around waiting to be petted. I called to one and he immediately rolled over onto his bag and waited for some loving! It was also one of the fattest dogs I have ever seen, so he definitely knows how to work the tourists.
Ciao!
Cologne, Germany
Dom Cathedral
Cologne, Germany
Dom Cathedral. This is one of the only buildings still standing that dates from pre-WWII. It is a massive, gothic cathedral that is very impressive.
Cologne, Germany
Watching the Eurocup! Germany vs. Spain final will be Sunday evening in Vienna, Austria
Wicklow Mountains, Ireland
Another beautiful area of Ireland. The Wicklow mountains are a short drive south of Dublin on the east coast of Ireland. We hiked to the top of this mountain in the Wicklow National Park.
Muckross House
We rented bikes and rode around the national park in Killarney
Dingle Peninsula
Castle on the Dingle Peninsula
Dungaire Castle
West coast of Ireland
Cliffs of Moher - Cliffs of Insanity in the Princess Bride
West coast of Ireland
Cliffs of Moher- featured in the movie The Princess Bride
West coast of Ireland
Castle on the Cliffs of Moher
Knappogue Castle
Neat castle w/secret passageways between cities of Bunratty and Enis
County Galway
funny sign
Christchurch in Dublin
This cathedral dates from 1038 AD. It is huge.
Dublin
St. Stephen's Park arch- maybe in the movie Once
Trinity University
Here we are at the University in Dublin founded by Queen Victoria in the 1600s
Ireland
Slea's Head, Dingle Peninsula
Ireland
Andy and waterfall
Ireland
Windmill
Adare, Ireland
Pub where we had our first wonderful meal! Pork loin and chicken w/mushrooms
Adare, Ireland
Monastery in Adare
Limerick , Ireland
Saint Mary's Church
Limerick, Ireland
St. John's Castle
Limerick, Ireland
St. Mary's Church cemetery
wedding
Lighting the unity candle
wedding
on a mission
wedding pictures
getting into a shaving cream covered and balloon filled car!
Wedding picture
oh, where is that garter?
5 comments:
Hi guys--I just wrote A&K they sound like you are all having WAAAAAYYYY too much fun! Dang the real world is here waiting for you!
Enjoy every moment! We have 90 degree wonderful boat weather here too--if I could just get Bill off that silly golf course!
Hugs around! Take care of each other! Mama Spietz (major blogger!)
hello i had a good day yester day deb came and we went to mickles to get to dyes fore craft club and we tyed tea shrets and then we worked on a puzzle and then we came home and i did not go to carves both days cous i have a little cold and to day dannia came and we went to fastivel foods and i wated in thee car and we went to heir house and then we went to wall mart and then i went to work and i cleened at andys bar and then i went to abc and did buttons and i had a good kathy picked me up and we went to wendes and it was good then came home and its hot out side right back soon from melissa
hello i had a fun day to day i went to subway fore lunch with kathy and then we saw heir mom and then i went to work and did lables and then my dad picked me up and we picked up some things and then we went to shopko and then went to thee car wish and then we went to grandmas and got a pizza and it was good and we talked and wished tv and then came home and my mom had to work to day and tomarrow and plees right back soon love melissa
Hey Andy-I just heard on the radio that wind surfing is an olympic sport. I will keep you posted on this development! Maybe this is a better job than engineering?????Have fun! See you soon! Linda
Greece sounds pretty nice but I suppose it's not cheap either. You are going to have to tell us lots more about all these places when you get back. I finally got out on my board yesterday for most of the afternoon. It was good, not quite enough wind to stay on a plane but better than nothing. Weeds aren't real bad yet.
Have a great last few days of your trip. We're all looking forward to seeing you soon.
DaD
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