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Anniversary nightmares – a pie in the face and where’s my wallet?

We woke up today docked at the Island of Rhodes.  On this trip through the Greek islands, the Wagnersons will be celebrating our respective wedding anniversaries.  Number 42 for Lynda and me, and number 39 for Doug and Barb.  Today … Continue reading

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Sunny, warm and staying hydrated in Greece

We finished our first full day on the cruise ship and it’s pretty much all wonderful.  The views of the places we cruise by are stunning.  The food and accommodations are excellent.  And of course, the company that the four … Continue reading

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Onboard and bound for Turkey

We finally made it onto the cruise ship but not before a twist of sorts that at first appeared to only deepen our brief homeless episode.  A shuttle bus picked up the four Wagnersons as well as six other people … Continue reading

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We’re in Greece, but homeless.

Last night, our final night in Mykonos was capped off by another wonderful Greek meal at the restaurant connected to our hotel.  Once again there was Greek dancing, although this time the Y chromosome factors of the Wagnersons managed to … Continue reading

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Scuba diving on Mykonos

Today after breakfast, we were all picked up by Kostas, the owner of Godive Mykonos where we were taken to Lia Beach, about 20 minutes away from where we’re staying.  Our plan was to dive two different dive sites.  While … Continue reading

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The picture evidence of Wagnerson Greek dancing!

Regarding Barb’s post “Opa!”, she was spot on!  Fortunately (or unfortunately depending on your perspective), where there was Wagnerson participation in Greek dancing, the place was very dark and the pictures didn’t really turn out.  Here are a few that … Continue reading

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Mykonos, Greece: The island with options!!

It is Friday, June 3rd.  A cup of coffee at dinner last night kept me awake until around 3:15 a.m. this morning.  This coincided with our 5:00 a.m. wake up alarm to shower, pack up and be outside the hotel … Continue reading

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“Oh golly, we’ve become one of those!!!

Waking up in our hotel room across from the Temple of Zeus, made for a pretty cool sunrise this morning. We had an early (7:30 a.m.) breakfast and waited out front to be picked up for a tour of the … Continue reading

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Arrival in Athens, Greece and how many eyeballs can fit on a plate!

We arrived in Athens, Greece on Wednesday and the four of us made it to our hotel called the Athens Gate.  This place is pretty spectacular plopped right down in the middle of Athens with ancient history all around us.  … Continue reading

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Our time in Italy draws to a close.

Our last evening is Sorrento is finished.  We had a wonderful dinner meal and said goodbye to our friends Giovanni, his sister Elizabeth and their father.  What a nice family!  As our time in Italy comes to a close, we … Continue reading

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