We Are Going To…
19 Jul 2013
Greece! Eric was just asked this past weekend to attend an upcoming conference on the island of Santorini (!!!), so, naturally, I invited myself along. Santorini has been on my dream travel list for such a long time, and I honestly didn’t expect to see it before, say, retirement, if ever. I am so happy that my word for this year, open, is getting such a good workout; when Eric told me about this opportunity, I just couldn’t say no! We have spent the last few days sifting through flight options and choosing where best to have a long layover, but we’ve just about got it all squared away now. Hurray! We’ll be going in September, after the tourist season ends and before the weather gets too cold. Trip planning is one of my favorite things ever, so I think these will be a fun few months. I love reading up on the places I’m going to visit, but also reading the literature, learning about the cuisine, and picking up at least a little bit of the language. I always feel that anytime you travel, you really see a place three times: first, when you’re planning your trip, second, when you are there, and third, when you look through all your photos and remember the beautiful time you had. So I’ll be doing some armchair traveling and looking forward to looking out at incredible views, exploring the island, and enjoying what are rumored to be some of the best tomatoes in the world (to say nothing of the olives!). We’ll be in Santorini for a week, and then we have a few days to explore in Athens before heading home. If any of you have been or have suggestions, I’d love to hear them!
Last but not least: Huge thanks to Pedro Szekely for sharing this gorgeous photograph!
Jul 19, 2013 @ 04:33:21
Have a great time. Twill be an adventure!
Jul 20, 2013 @ 13:25:21
Thank you! It definitely will! And it’s super fun to have something like that to daydream about!
Jul 19, 2013 @ 06:30:30
so happy for you! Looks like you will be quite busy planning away-I’m sure the months will fly by when you can finally go.
Jul 20, 2013 @ 13:26:09
Thank you so much! I know, it will be here before we know it–not too much time for me to do all my Greece reading and get all my knitting projects in order. I’ll definitely need some for those long plane rides!
Jul 19, 2013 @ 09:12:38
AWESOME!!!! Planning trips is my favorite thing to do! I am planning one right now too! Greece is going to be unreal. Congrats!
Jul 20, 2013 @ 13:27:04
Thank you so much!! Ohhhh, where is your trip to? If you aren’t sharing it until later, I will wait in happy suspense to find out! 🙂
Jul 19, 2013 @ 09:25:56
I love the idea of seeing a place three times; that was definitely my experience in traveling to Japan earlier this year! So excited for you guys. 🙂
Jul 20, 2013 @ 13:33:49
Thank you so much! I loved seeing your pictures too! So super happy about you and Alan, I smile every time I think of you guys:)
Jul 19, 2013 @ 11:32:47
Oh wow, lucky you! You’ll have a fabulous time I am sure. Enjoy the planning! I like that part too 🙂
Jul 20, 2013 @ 13:34:01
Thank you! We are super excited! 🙂
Jul 19, 2013 @ 22:34:39
How wonderful! I actually recently talked to a couple who had just returned from this island, and they were so refreshed and tanned — and raving about how luxurious and beautiful it was. In fact, they said it was THE MOST beautiful place they had ever been, and they are major world travelers! I know you and Eric will have a wondrous (and well deserved) getaway together, especially with your passionate planning and with the perfect season surrounding you. Congrats!
Jul 20, 2013 @ 13:37:07
Oh, thank you so much! That is really encouraging to hear! In just the little bit of reading I’ve done so far, I have been shifted from excited to ecstatic! One of the really wonderful things is that the hotels set aside for the conference are really nice as well. I guess it would be hard to have a bad view there, with all the gorgeous scenery!
Jul 20, 2013 @ 00:29:31
My suggestion is you visit our Santorini in Pasadena before you ck out the one in Greece!
Jul 20, 2013 @ 13:37:51
Oh, good idea! Will put it on our list! 🙂
Jul 22, 2013 @ 08:38:59
OMG.. it’s on my list too.. all the beautiful white homes with blue roofs.. the gorgeous sea.
Have fun.. take lots of pictures..
Jul 24, 2013 @ 21:47:31
Thank you so much! We are soooo excited! Our room will have a caldera view, and I am looking forward to exploring the island:)