Jenny is pregnant!
We’re incredibly excited, but mindful that we’re still early in the game. Fortunately, Jenny is feeling well despite being a bit tired! However, I think the excitement outweighs feeling rundown!
We will keep you updated on our (or Jenny’s) progress! Until then, keep us in your thoughts and prayers… hopefully, the baby will have Jenny’s looks and intelligence.
Now to the bigger question: Is the world ready for another Pozadzides?
Here’s a quick summary of our adventures through the mainland and islands. Jenny, Tom, Annie and I enjoyed fresh seafood, watched amazing sunsets, explored ancient ruins, jumped into the Aegean Sea, tore up the roads on ATVs, imbibed Greek wine and relaxed in the Mediterranean.
Here are our guides to Athens, Rhodes, Santorini, Paros and Aegina. Within you’ll find pictures, a few recommended hotels, definite places to visit and more. [Read more…]
Jenny and I both agree there is never a good time for vacation… These days our demanding work load, personal and professional commitments and challenging economy make it tough to “get away!’ We had a fantastic Greek adventure with great sights, tastes and memories. As always, we would wish for more time together in such a beautiful country.
Most importantly, Jenny and I feel fortunate! Greece is struggling! It’s easy to focus on Greece’s natural beauty and forget its third world status. [Read more…]
To say we ate well is an understatement. Throughout our trip, we ate fresh fish, tried new exotic foods, and sampled different interpretations of classic dishes.
All food is expensive in Greece. The Euro has distorted prices in Greece and created export demand for many of Greece’s staple products like fish, meat, even produce. Fresh fish is typically sold at 30-60E/kilo in Athens and the islands. Convert that to US Dollars and we pay dramatically less for much higher quality fish. [Read more…]
We might not be parents yet, but Jenny and I were dreaming of the future and what our kids might be like. We took a few minutes to record a short message for them. While it might be really windy, I suspect our kids will understand. We love you future kiddos!
We came to Paros to relax after a long trip… We relaxed for 20 minutes yesterday and decided to hit the roads, path, or anything our 120cc motors would traverse.
In general, Paros isn’t a huge tourist destination. Apart from a few nightclubs, the beaches are spectacular and there are any notable ruins. However, the natural beauty and simplicity of life here make up for it. This is the type of place where life actually does slow down! The people are friendly and have perfected the work-life balance. While you won’t see many ultra-sheek possessions (excluding a few nice yachts in the harbor), people work and play here.
Here are a few pictures from our adventures: [Read more…]
Only 40 minutes from Athen’s Piraeus port, Aegina was the big rival of Athens around the 5th century. Now, tourist come for the beaches, the Agios Nektarios (Church), the Aphaia Temple, the fishing villages and more.
Jenny and I hoped the ferry and spent a few hours having lunch, swimming in the crystal clear water and lounging on the beach. We had planned to hit the other sites, but found the island’s beach and beer to be way to relaxing.
Here are a few snapshots from our day trip to Aegina: [Read more…]
On my last trip to Santorini, I ate at Mama’s House restaurant… It was an experience! Mama cooks all-American breakfasts (a nice change when you’ve spent some time in Greece). And, Mama is a character!
I am happy to report Mama is doing well and has moved into a new place in Fira’s main square. Mama is as spunky as ever and yelled, “why you don’t give Mama a hug” when we first arrived.
Mama is a character as you can see in this quick video: [Read more…]
After a three-hour boat tour, we arrived in Paros and made our way to Naoussa (pronounced Now-sa).
We’re staying at the Hotel Senia and its fantastic/beautiful/relaxing/romantic/modern… Two added benefits, the jacuzzi is amazing and their internet is super fast (note: in Athens, Rhodes, and Santorini our hotels provided sloooooooooow internet).
Here is a video tour of our room: [Read more…]
Sunsets in Santorini are unbelievable. Tonight, we took a couple of pictures of the sunset from our balcony. The Hotel Galini offers some amazing balconies and views. Seriously, there’s nothing better than a bottle of wine, a nice breeze and balcony hanging off a cliff.
Hope you enjoy these pics. [Read more…]