Monday, October 20, 2014

A dispatch from Greece

Our friend Laurie writes this morning:

It's Monday afternoon and we just arrived in downtown Athens.

Left Turkey Friday afternoon and boarded a cruise ship filled with loud Brazilians and half of Japan's population. For those of you who know me well, be assured that after spending 3 days on the cruise ship, my supply of anti-bacterial wipes and hand sanitizer has been seriously depleted. I will not be eating at a buffet anytime in the near future.
Weekend HIGHlights: loved going to the islands of Patmos and Crete. Went to an ancient monastary and the Minoan Palace of Knossos built in 1900 BC.
LOWlight: Seas were very rough on Sunday and boat transfers to Santorini were delayed for hours. We opted not to go since we would have less than an hour on the island and transfers back would be in the dark.
Today's HIGHlights: Departed the ship and they found my lost luggage. Visited the port city of Corinth (pic). Our hotel is 5 minutes from the Plaka, which is the main shopping district in Athens, at the foot of the Acropolis. Our new guide is Elsa, who is both witty and very sarcastic.

LOWlight: Everyone in our group is afraid of Elsa (ha!)

Hope all is well. Will try to write again tomorrow.