I had to go back and look at my favorites posts from previous years to make sure I wasn't duplicating anything on this year's roundup. Unsurprisingly, many of the items listed there are still things I'm enjoying. Once I find something I like, I commit.


Much like the photo above, the Christmas festivities were a blur this year.

It was a crisp, cool day at the Christmas Tree Farm this year. 




Well, this post is about four months late... 

But it's here.


Posting for Cali.

And because I saved the best for last.





For someone who used to love blogging about food, I've lost my touch. These days, when the meal arrives, I hardly think about snapping a picture, but I did manage to get some food candids in Greece.



SUNDAY Oct 1


Breakfast

Check out at Santorini Secret Suites & Spa

6:30 am - Departure - Private Transfer from your Hotel to Santorini Airport

8:30 am - Depart from Santorini National Airport (JTR)

9:15 am - Arrive at Athens International Airport - Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών - Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος

Leisure day in Athens
9:05 pm - Depart from Athens International Airport - Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών - Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος




THURSDAY Sep 28

6:30 am - Departure - Check out at The Olivar Suites

Private Transfer from your Hotel to Corfu Airport

9:00 am - Depart from Corfu Mare - Aegean Airlines

Arrive at Athens International Airport - Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών - Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος

10:00 am - Arrival - Eastern European Summer Time

11:10 am - Depart from Athens International Airport - Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών - Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος

Airline: Aegean Airlines

11:55 am - Arrival at Santorini National Airport (JTR)

Private Transfer from Santorini Airport to your Hotel

Check in at Santorini Secret Suites & Spa

Accommodation in: Premium Suite with Private Hot Tub and Caldera View


FRIDAY Sep 29

Breakfast

3:30 pm - 4 hours 30 minutes

Semi-Private Wine Tasting Tour of Santorini

Please meet your driver outside Melitini restaurant at 3:30 pm   
Visit traditional island wineries dotted around the island.

The best choice if you want to explore the magic world of the Santorini volcanic wines. Enjoy a stimulating tasting experience under the guidance of experienced wine experts, visit three selected wineries, learn all about the local grape varieties and the viticulture of Santorini. Taste and admire the real spirit of Santorini and have the opportunity to learn in an entertaining way all there is to know about the wine culture of the island!


SATURDAY Sep 30

Breakfast

1:50 pm - Departure - 6 hours

Premium Small Group Catamaran Sunset Cruise

Carrier: Sunset Oia

Please meet your driver outside Melitini restaurant at 1:50 pm
You will be transferred to the port of Ammoudi by your driver where the cruise starts. You will sail to the volcanic springs for a mud bath. Red and White beach for swimming and the crew will prepare for the barbeque and dinner on board. The catamaran will sail past the "Indian rock", Akrotiri, Aspronisi and Ancient light house. Finally the Catamaran will sail under the picturesque Oia for the spectacular sunset. The cruise finishes at Ammoudi bay.


MONDAY Sep 25

Breakfast + Check out at Elia Ermou Athens Hotel

10:30 am - Departure - 30 minutes - Eastern European Summer Time
Private Transfer from your Hotel to Athens Airport

Please meet your driver at your hotel's reception.

1:00 pm - 
Depart from Athens International Airport - Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών - Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος

Airline: Aegean Airlines

2:00 pm - Arrival - Eastern European Summer Time - Arrive at Corfu Mare
Private Transfer from Corfu Airport to your Hotel

Your driver will be waiting for you upon your arrival holding a sign with your name on it at arrivals' section.

Check in at The Olivar Suites

Accommodation in: Junior Suite Garden View


TUESDAY Sep 26

Breakfast

Relax at your hotel, take a dive at one of the many beaches around the island, or explore the Old Town of Corfu!

10:00 am - 5 Hour 
Private Corfu Old Town Tour

Please meet your driver at the main entrance of your hotel at 10 am

The old town center of Corfu, belonging to Unesco World Heritage Sites, constitutes a unique, world-famous site that never fails to captivate visitors.

Three distinct states had occupied Corfu in recent centuries and left their footprint. British, Venetian, and French influence lingers, but Corfiots have managed to adopt only some aspects of those cultures, maintaining their own traditions and habits and create the perfect culture mixing.

The old town of Corfu boasts numerous impressive and world-famous sites, each having its own unique historical development: tall fortresses which contributed to the defense of the island, magnificent palaces, museums, great architecture, old mansions and colorful houses constructed with the Venetian style, famous cosmopolitan squares and magnificent churches, indicating the strong religious beliefs of Corfiots.

Explore Campiello, the oldest district of the historic city of Corfu. The picturesque Cantounia, with little narrow streets and the laundry spread are reminiscent of an old Greek film. The best possible way to experience Campiello is to walk its alleys and get lost through the beauty of this mosaic of culture and civilization.

Board a small boat and visit the famous sight "Mouse island", discover the history of Corfu with a visit to "Mon Repo" Palace and enjoy Greek coffee on Corfu's most iconic balcony.

A walk through the old town of Corfu will satisfy even the most demanding visitor!


WEDNESDAY Sep 27

Day at Leisure in Corfu

Breakfast

Relax at your hotel, take a dive at one of the many beaches around the island, or explore the Old Town of Corfu!

Self-drive 40HP boat for Wednesday, the 27th of September with pick up time 10:00am
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SUNDAY Sep 24

  • 12:40 pm - Arrival - Eastern European Summer Time
  • Arrive at Athens International Airport - Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών
  • Private Transfer from Athens Airport to Your Hotel
  • Your driver will be waiting for you upon your arrival holding a sign with your name on it at arrivals' section.
  • Check in at Elia Ermou Athens Hotel 3:00 pm - Eastern European Summer Time
  • Accommodation in: Deluxe Suite with Acropolis View

August has consumed me.

I keep telling myself I need to upload, post, write something here, if not for anyone else at least for myself, but the time... it passes. so. quickly.



I spent my birthday by the ocean, and it was exactly what I needed.

Morning walks along the beach
The scent of sunscreen on my skin
Salt in the air
Sand everywhere else
The sounds of laughter mixed with toddler tantrums
All our favorite beach snacks filling our bellies
Cafes con leches giving me an afternoon hit of espresso
What more could I ask for?


shot on kodak ultramax 400

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