Category Archives: Italy and Greece 2016

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

We are having an absolutely great trip, due in large part to all the time and effort Dale put into the planning. Hours and hours of research and nailing down detailsee. Making contacts and reservations and getting to every train … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Monday and Tuesday in Sorrento were both kick back and relax days.  We visited the Corner Shop in Sorrento where we reconnected with Giovanni, our wine sommelier.  We had a great reunion with him and his father and sister Elizabeth.  … Continue reading →