tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post2462287501377121660..comments2024-03-11T03:36:53.787-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Where Kalamata is More than an OliveJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-27888082786521583832014-08-18T15:41:16.814-07:002014-08-18T15:41:16.814-07:00Kalamata is now much more than olives and figs aft...Kalamata is now much more than olives and figs after reading this very informative post, Jackie. Thanks for the hotel recommendation, too. Andrewhttp://andrewgraemegould.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-28662342754056852482014-08-14T17:15:03.066-07:002014-08-14T17:15:03.066-07:00It must have been interesting to observe the seaso...It must have been interesting to observe the seasonal differences since your last trip! Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869095674448801447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-21105864789094739822014-08-14T15:34:10.197-07:002014-08-14T15:34:10.197-07:00There's a silver lining to every cloud and in ...There's a silver lining to every cloud and in our case, the location and the wonderful people we met there certainly did brighten our time. Yes, it is difficult to be too frustrated or aggrivated in such surroundings. For one thing, in the scope of its history you realize what an insignificant blip you are in the big scheme of things. . . Thanks for the visit!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-73478565318078927592014-08-14T15:32:09.972-07:002014-08-14T15:32:09.972-07:00I was much like you Doreen - little thought given ...I was much like you Doreen - little thought given to where the olive comes from but now that I've been there, I love them even more. Thanks much for your visit -- wonder if anyone has consider a chocolate dipped kalamata olive? I bet you could find it if they did!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-8227901047445155652014-08-14T15:30:43.380-07:002014-08-14T15:30:43.380-07:00Neva, I always appreciate your kind words and the ...Neva, I always appreciate your kind words and the time you take to visit TravelnWrite. We far prefer Kalamata to Santorini. . .but then, there is really no place in Greece that we don't like (but I bet you knew that from our recent posts!) Have a good week~Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-46757744705786314332014-08-14T13:58:43.854-07:002014-08-14T13:58:43.854-07:00Our only visit to the Peloponnese was as a port ca...Our only visit to the Peloponnese was as a port call on a cruise ship. We did a day excursion to Mycenae --- I still get goose bumps. You're residence buying misadventure sounds like a real PITA. I'm glad that you still got to be annoyed somewhere so nice. We had a similar experience "rescuing" a relative from a hospital on the Costa del Sol in Spain. The "day job" was frustrating, but it was in such a lovely place, it was hard to stay aggravated. Suzanne Fluhr https://www.blogger.com/profile/15164389928331501665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-68569009297945161852014-08-13T12:25:42.847-07:002014-08-13T12:25:42.847-07:00I have not been to southern Greece, Jackie, but yo...I have not been to southern Greece, Jackie, but your pics certainly make me want to go. I had not previously given thought to the exact place where the delish Kalamata olives come from, and. I now know much more about it.Doreen Pendgracshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034373301858091444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-51342730555058038652014-08-13T09:36:30.939-07:002014-08-13T09:36:30.939-07:00How intriguing to leave the big touristy places li...How intriguing to leave the big touristy places like Santorini to the tourists and relax in Kalamata with - what else - the best olives ever. Love your photos that took me on a visual tour of this wonderful place.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350848574634897155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-54293682929384586452014-08-13T07:50:04.767-07:002014-08-13T07:50:04.767-07:00Kalamata is one of Greece's yet-to-be-discover...Kalamata is one of Greece's yet-to-be-discovered treasures without a doubt. Thanks for your visit - have a lovely weekend, Poppy! xx JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-50440964492563106872014-08-13T07:49:03.767-07:002014-08-13T07:49:03.767-07:00Michelle, Kalamata and the surrounding Mani should...Michelle, Kalamata and the surrounding Mani should be on every visitor-to-Greece's list. The landscape is absolutely breath-taking. Thanks for your visit!!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-91507010516468209532014-08-12T22:25:57.241-07:002014-08-12T22:25:57.241-07:00Kalamata looks like a beautiful and economical pla...Kalamata looks like a beautiful and economical place to visit. Thank you for the tip on the very fairly priced hotel - Pharae Palace. Your view was amazing. Thanks for the great information!Michellehttp://www.wanderingsearching.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-23653127975171532552014-08-12T12:34:23.036-07:002014-08-12T12:34:23.036-07:00Hi Jackie,
Your hotel sounds like the perfect pla...Hi Jackie,<br /><br />Your hotel sounds like the perfect place to enjoy some of Kalamata's fine features, and the buffet sounds very satisfying, as well. My uncle is from this city, and he raves about its many earthy luxuries, the obvious, without a doubt, being the region's famous olives, and of course, the oil that they yield. Love the photo of the hats - unexpected and fun!<br /><br />Have a wonderful rest of the week!<br /><br />xx<br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-77965693992475178352014-08-12T11:44:00.670-07:002014-08-12T11:44:00.670-07:00This sounds fantastic and right up my alley, Jacki...This sounds fantastic and right up my alley, Jackie! With the rooftop restaurant which I love anywhere to visit and eat at and the ease of getting there from Athens. I had never tasted a Kalamata olive until last year when I made a tapenade! Good post, our friend, and glad you guys had a good time! :)Mikehttp://pastmycurfew.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-21154145679504944692014-08-12T08:37:21.705-07:002014-08-12T08:37:21.705-07:00Love the sound of Kalamata. In fact the more I rea...Love the sound of Kalamata. In fact the more I read your posts the more I want to see the Greek Islands.HikeBikeTravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09912310608396833772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-43879848760309127522014-08-12T08:03:17.678-07:002014-08-12T08:03:17.678-07:00Thanks! And thanks for the visit and comment as w...Thanks! And thanks for the visit and comment as well. Let us know if you ever determine the type of tree you have and hope you'll come back again soon!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-15853337843379473962014-08-12T07:56:37.992-07:002014-08-12T07:56:37.992-07:00Thanks for the kind words about the photos, Marily...Thanks for the kind words about the photos, Marilyn, and thanks so much for the visit and the comment!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-37589605712936535702014-08-12T07:55:34.979-07:002014-08-12T07:55:34.979-07:00Driving in Greece has proven to be quite simple no...Driving in Greece has proven to be quite simple no matter where we are. The roads are often twisty-turney but certainly the drivers respect those sharp turns and usually go slow around them. I think you'd enjoy that!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-74780401759215329192014-08-12T05:13:27.713-07:002014-08-12T05:13:27.713-07:00What a fascinating post Jackie. I have never been...What a fascinating post Jackie. I have never been to Greece. But, that being said, we have just moved house in South Western Australia. We have an olive tree in the back yard. I'm now inspired to know if it's a Kalamata or not!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-56732318006817883932014-08-11T20:21:34.017-07:002014-08-11T20:21:34.017-07:00It sounds so beautiful and inviting! Your photos a...It sounds so beautiful and inviting! Your photos are excellent too!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11695079548365916242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-90662727482609398082014-08-11T19:13:43.580-07:002014-08-11T19:13:43.580-07:00A place named after an olive I love ... just gotta...A place named after an olive I love ... just gotta get there! It looks a stunning destination. I liked the fact that you said you couldn't get lost driving from Athens airport ... that's something that appeals to me when driving overseas! Jo ~ Lifestyle Fifty and ZigaZaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08052666086286248528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-119467112849916682014-08-11T13:02:02.983-07:002014-08-11T13:02:02.983-07:00Betsy, thanks so much for the visit. It seemed I ...Betsy, thanks so much for the visit. It seemed I had written nothing but tales of our home purchase, turned not home purchase and I was afraid my regulars might be thinking 'enough already'! Sorry, I didn't think about new visitors -- my tales appeared in back-to-back weeks in July if you make it back to the blog and want to see the 'dashing of daydreams'. Thanks much for your visit - hope you'll be back soon. I so enjoyed your blog!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-10908723273114616082014-08-11T11:27:35.090-07:002014-08-11T11:27:35.090-07:00Beautiful, almost unknown by Americans. But I'...Beautiful, almost unknown by Americans. But I'm most intrigued with the home purchase you mentioned (and didn't link). I am late to the party on that one. :)Betsy Wuebkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806195753329822728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-57084653317484425222014-08-11T09:04:11.513-07:002014-08-11T09:04:11.513-07:00Hi Jane, We far prefer the lesser-traveled places ...Hi Jane, We far prefer the lesser-traveled places and Greece's Peloponesse is certainly one of them. The amazing thing is that the Europeans do flock to its beaches in the summer but American's are missing the boat completely and heading to the congested Mykonos and Santorini's. A shame at what they are missing! Thanks for your visit - hope to see you back here regularly.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-77272240472621645362014-08-11T09:00:38.652-07:002014-08-11T09:00:38.652-07:00It is a city that grows on you. . .kind of like a ...It is a city that grows on you. . .kind of like a person that doesn't have a drop-dead killer beauty but whose personality is so rich that you are instantly drawn to him or her. Thanks for the visit - as always, it is appreciated.<br />xo JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-35482412910026240112014-08-11T08:59:03.239-07:002014-08-11T08:59:03.239-07:00Shane, So happy to have you as a follower and so h...Shane, So happy to have you as a follower and so happy to have discovered your blog. One of my favorite things about blogging is the friendships I've made and what a joy when we finally get to meet face-to-face. Hopefully I will get back to Auckland or you will get to Seattle and we shall do just that! <br />JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.com