tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post2619134986764189672..comments2024-03-11T03:36:53.787-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Finding Greek Treasures in the South PacificJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-77555314932943369382014-03-09T11:40:39.733-07:002014-03-09T11:40:39.733-07:00That is so cool that you had those Greek connectio...That is so cool that you had those Greek connections on your South Pacific cruise, especially getting to dine with Captain Panos! Interesting info about the Celebrity's history and the "X". Your final paragraph has me dreaming about dining in a small taverna on the waterfront in Greece. So inviting.Cathy Sweeneyhttp://www.travelingwithsweeney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-73832983650244972014-03-06T07:14:22.270-08:002014-03-06T07:14:22.270-08:00I've had others send emails about my looking &...I've had others send emails about my looking 'fashionable' and I have had to laugh but at the same time it makes me think that most of the people who know me, only see me in blue jeans and tee shirts these days. Perhaps I should give a bit more thought to everyday 'fashion'?? ;-)Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-53693791622018952462014-03-06T07:12:50.234-08:002014-03-06T07:12:50.234-08:00Thanks for the visit, Marilyn. And you are correct...Thanks for the visit, Marilyn. And you are correct. . .if I look close enough and the fates step in, I can usually find a touch of Greece in every place we go!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-3503703474321104832014-03-04T17:48:56.044-08:002014-03-04T17:48:56.044-08:00What a fun read! You found your Greek adventure an...What a fun read! You found your Greek adventure anyways!! Marilyn Joneshttp://www.travelwithmarilyn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-52882195678739285532014-03-04T14:26:28.348-08:002014-03-04T14:26:28.348-08:00What a lovely experience for you and Joel. I see t...What a lovely experience for you and Joel. I see that if I ever take a cruise I will have to update my wardrobe. You look fab in your "dress up" clothes. Nanciehttp://budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-84722196861590505812014-03-04T07:09:05.982-08:002014-03-04T07:09:05.982-08:00Travel really does shrink the world, doesn't i...Travel really does shrink the world, doesn't it? Shared experiences, conversations, waxing nostalgic are all the more interesting when talking to a group of well traveled/cruised enthusiasts. I had a friend write an email about how 'fashionable' I looked in the photos. . .I suspect it was because she's never seen me not wearing blue jeans and tee shirts! :-)Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-11747460084850640272014-03-04T07:06:48.687-08:002014-03-04T07:06:48.687-08:00We've been fortunate to experience Captain'...We've been fortunate to experience Captain's Tables on other cruises and there are certainly folks who could make for a 'bit stuffy' but in general we've found the other guests to be equally well-traveled and usually more 'well-cruised' than us so the conversations have been lively and interesting. Both Paul Theroux and Frances Mayes have written some descriptions of cruising that always have me laughing!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-87796578023690192322014-03-04T07:04:18.017-08:002014-03-04T07:04:18.017-08:00We love that part of cruising! And on this cruise ...We love that part of cruising! And on this cruise we had so many people on board from Australia, and so many days at sea, that we really did have time to visit and get to know each other whether dining together or having a coffee in the afternoon. (Your husband and mine sound like twins!)Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-74600471781664350052014-03-04T07:02:53.171-08:002014-03-04T07:02:53.171-08:00I hear you, Doreen! We are that way with Southeas...I hear you, Doreen! We are that way with Southeast Asia - 'been there, did that' want to go back, but they've slipped down the list. As a fellow travel writer, I do understand the need to branch out and see new places -- that's why we keep returning to Greece: so many new areas to discover! I look forward to reading more about your Hawaii experiences. . .Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-70203165276954040812014-03-04T07:00:21.833-08:002014-03-04T07:00:21.833-08:00We are in the twixt and tween mode of travel where...We are in the twixt and tween mode of travel where we are still remembering such wonderful experiences from our last big trip but also preparing for Greece -- in April!! Thanks for visiting Patti.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-65140882634950305482014-03-04T06:59:15.149-08:002014-03-04T06:59:15.149-08:00Nothing seems to make the world smaller than trave...Nothing seems to make the world smaller than travel does it, Donna? Thanks for stopping by and telling your small world story!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-80817442675143088062014-03-04T06:07:16.715-08:002014-03-04T06:07:16.715-08:00Sounds like this Captain's Table experience wa...Sounds like this Captain's Table experience was a wonderful way to wax nostalgic about Greece. I think in traveling we are constantly reminded at what a small world it is. You and hubby look very glamorous!!Leighhttp://hikebiketravel.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-75320233483378790082014-03-03T16:41:54.504-08:002014-03-03T16:41:54.504-08:00Captain's Tables can be a bit stuffy but it...Captain's Tables can be a bit stuffy but it's always interesting to meet the crew who have so much travel and experience under their belts. What fun to run into the same guy again!Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869095674448801447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-235473064771900612014-03-03T10:29:53.434-08:002014-03-03T10:29:53.434-08:00Actually, one of the benefits of cruising is the ...Actually, one of the benefits of cruising is the chance to meet people from all over the world among the other passengers and the crew in a very relaxing environment. At least among the passengers, no one has the work and stress of entertaining at home. My husband is pretty reserved at home, but on cruises he seems content to meet and mingle.Suzanne Fluhrhttp://www.boomeresque.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-69247040778994609482014-03-03T09:22:56.440-08:002014-03-03T09:22:56.440-08:00I share your love of Greece, Jackie. But again for...I share your love of Greece, Jackie. But again for me (just like with Hawaii) it has been far too long since I've been there. Our last visit was in 1996 to celebrate our 1st anniversary. It seems that when you are a travel writer as I am, different parts of world keep tugging at me and once I've been to a place once or twice, it gets put further down the list as I continue to discover new places. Cheers! Doreen Pendgracshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034373301858091444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-33408398939038195792014-03-03T08:33:31.890-08:002014-03-03T08:33:31.890-08:00I must say that is quite a unique piece! I was exp...I must say that is quite a unique piece! I was expecting to read about the South Pacific, but now that you've brought Greece into focus, it makes me really look forward to my visit to Greece this fall! Patti Morrowhttp://www.luggageandlipstick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-81973811877251365562014-03-03T08:11:55.208-08:002014-03-03T08:11:55.208-08:00Interesting story. Travel often makes us realize h...Interesting story. Travel often makes us realize how small the world is. I just heard from a cousin who ran into a distant relative (one he didn't know) while on vacation. Always interesting who you meet on travels.Donna Jankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654611289969837061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-5706181968524016012014-03-03T07:49:05.542-08:002014-03-03T07:49:05.542-08:00Oh Jill, I sometimes think it is that possibility ...Oh Jill, I sometimes think it is that possibility of who you might meet and what you might do and how you might change that makes travel such an intoxicating experience for us. Thank you for stopping by - see you later this week!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-6323353159873185302014-03-03T07:47:48.726-08:002014-03-03T07:47:48.726-08:00Yes, we did get the best of 'both worlds' ...Yes, we did get the best of 'both worlds' with discovering how much we enjoyed our 'taste' of New Zealand and Australia as well as remembering our wonderful Greek travels.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-45763193369477443982014-03-03T07:46:50.345-08:002014-03-03T07:46:50.345-08:00Thanks much for stopping by - it really was a grea...Thanks much for stopping by - it really was a great experience!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-39424757139721146582014-03-03T05:47:51.633-08:002014-03-03T05:47:51.633-08:00you certainly never know who you might meet (or re...you certainly never know who you might meet (or re-meet) on your travels. I have never been on a cruise or to Greece. I must move them to the top of my list! <br />Have a great week and thanks for stopping by my blog today. It was great to hear from you. Life Images by Jillhttp://www.lifeimagesbyjill.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-67414097031226496652014-03-03T01:30:35.537-08:002014-03-03T01:30:35.537-08:00How delightful to connect with people who share so...How delightful to connect with people who share so many of your loves. :-) Rambling Tarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06615148443032981296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-81290445024734211432014-03-02T23:33:49.425-08:002014-03-02T23:33:49.425-08:00Great article...Great article...Muza-chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09397251511678040458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-37681264780153580902014-03-02T18:53:58.216-08:002014-03-02T18:53:58.216-08:00Oh Poppy, we are so 'on countdown' to Gree...Oh Poppy, we are so 'on countdown' to Greece and can't believe that in four short weeks we will be back in your wonderful country. Our cruise ship 'treasures' helped bridge the gap between trips. And we were most appreciative of their generosity of time and sharing of their own stories. So glad you dropped by today, see you in the blogosphere later this week! Jackie xJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-8621224942693599542014-03-02T13:46:55.930-08:002014-03-02T13:46:55.930-08:00Hi Jackie and Joel,
Well, because I am partial to...Hi Jackie and Joel,<br /><br />Well, because I am partial to the country of discussion in this most interesting post, I have to say that I truly enjoyed your 'it's a small world, after all' story, and secondly because I love how you introduced it, 'had a bit of serendipity up their sleeves'!! How wonderful that you met up again with Captain Panos, who seems like a charming and considerate man. You should be so honoured that you were invited to two different Captain's Tables; wow!! It's so refreshing when foreigners appreciate Greece in the way that you and Joel do. Thanks for this lovely story of your ongoing adventures at sea!<br /><br />Happy March!<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.com