Stay tuned.....There's more to come!

This was such an amazing trip... so many details to share. I am organizing them all and the pictures too. It may take some time, but hey, I've also gotten back into reality and everyday life... It's hard to get back to normal, that's for sure! I think I have a new normal now. I am a world traveler...a globe trotter.... a worldly woman.... ok and maybe a little full of myself right now! You just won't believe the OLYMPIC GALA that was put on for us! I had my first RED CARPET experience! And, how about a YACHT CRUISE ON THE AEGEAN SEA.... Can you say ISLAND HOPPING? Oh and how about a little FIREWORKS SHOW at the farewell dinner!!!? Did I mention we had our own BAND following us around on one of the days? And the piece de resistance.....YES, VIRGINIA, YOU CAN LOSE WEIGHT ON VACATION!

Our first adventures

This is me heading out to the pool that was on the 7th floor... sorry, but rules of friendship prohibit photos at the pool itself!












In front of one of the many Tavernas in the area called the Plaka.












One of the many cats we found inhabiting the stores, Tavernas, streets and ruins. A little girl tourist found this one snuggled up in a little spot of marble.

Greetings from Greece

These are some of the photos from our tour yesterday of the Acropolis. Seeing the stadium where the very first Olympics was held was awe inspiring! And I love the story behind the temple with the women statues as columns. They used them because they were more beautiful to look at! It seems that the Greeks really love their women! And, they love their tourists too! Actually, I think they really just love the Euro of the tourist. They are very persistent on the Plaka (the local shopping and Tavern location). They have everything you must have and everyone of them have the finest food around. We did find a yummy gyro last night...

We made it!

We arrived in Athens yesterday.... with much gratitude after the grueling 11 hours flight. The last 3 hours can play tricks with your mind. I actually considered running laps around the plane. Thankfully, a movie and a meal helped the time pass but I couldn't sleep for the life of me. So I arrived very, very tired. But I went to the welcome luncheon once we arrived at the hotel and then crashed for two hours in the room. We woke up later and joined everyone for cocktails on the beautiful rooftop restaurant, where we could see Acropolis. The hotel is magnificent with marble everywhere and luxurious decor. We were told that it had some renovations in preparation for the 2004 olympics that were held here. We saw the amazing stadium where the very first olympics were held. I'll post those photos later.

Ready to go, down to the toes!

Had a mani and a pedi today ... can't believe I squeezed it in but hey, some things just have to get done! Toe color "It's All Greek to Me".... Still lots left to do tonight.....including notes to my children and a "When Mommy was a Kid" story to be read while I'm gone. I actually said outloud today that I'm not sure I can do it! I think I can, I think I can, I think I can!

EURO LIMBO - How low can you go?

There is something really wrong with paying $500 to get $308. How is that even fair that my shopping is going to be cut like that before I even start!? We are getting so close that the fact that all my children have started school now seems to be a SUBHEADER. Did I mention that all my babies are out of the nest (for a few hours every day!). I think that I might have to get a hobby... despite my husband's hints that a JOB might be in order. I think after Greece, I'll try to come up with a hobby that pays. Hmmm.