tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post2812473892710705224..comments2024-03-11T03:36:53.787-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Greece ~ Come along. Visit our ‘hood’Jackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-7131261540087238852015-02-18T13:49:55.541-08:002015-02-18T13:49:55.541-08:00Thanks so much for your visit - I love your blog!!...Thanks so much for your visit - I love your blog!! And sometimes I do pinch myself just to make sure I am not dreaming.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-80625145844474080632015-02-18T13:49:06.889-08:002015-02-18T13:49:06.889-08:00Yes, that number does make me think about market g...Yes, that number does make me think about market glut. . .always a pleasure to be a part of TPThursday.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-68493310838649439532015-02-17T17:06:44.872-08:002015-02-17T17:06:44.872-08:00I couldn't help but think of the lyrics to Row...I couldn't help but think of the lyrics to Row Row Row Your Boat - "life is but a dream".<br /><br />What wonderful experiences you are having.<br /><br />Thanks for the sweet words on my Valentine post.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-89325341192534079102015-02-16T17:11:38.202-08:002015-02-16T17:11:38.202-08:00Hi Jackie. 7.4 new travel blogs every second...min...Hi Jackie. 7.4 new travel blogs every second...mind boggling! I love your 'hood. The olive grove and the view would have me singing. Thanks for linking up this week. #TPThursdayNanciehttp://www.budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-10342430749621120482015-02-16T15:55:56.882-08:002015-02-16T15:55:56.882-08:00The easier answer is that on a Greek tourist visa ...The easier answer is that on a Greek tourist visa which we travel on (the residency visa application - and its cost - is far too difficult for Americans -- so we will visit Greece as home-owning tourists: the most time we can stay is 90 days and then must be gone 180 before returning for another 90 days. We will still call Seattle the home base - for now anyway!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-80302725433933133482015-02-16T15:53:36.291-08:002015-02-16T15:53:36.291-08:00Oh Marcia I was just thinking of you not long ago....Oh Marcia I was just thinking of you not long ago. And yes, there was and is snow on those mountains. I seemed to surprise everyone with that photo so next week am writing about the real story of a Greek winter!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-56230954957725922292015-02-16T15:52:28.260-08:002015-02-16T15:52:28.260-08:00Thanks for stopping by Phoebe! Always nice to see ...Thanks for stopping by Phoebe! Always nice to see a comment from you. Have a great week!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-34290189904501698972015-02-16T15:51:49.130-08:002015-02-16T15:51:49.130-08:00I am constantly amazed at the beauty of wildflower...I am constantly amazed at the beauty of wildflowers! Thanks much for your visit today ~ always appreciated!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-35162552567408303572015-02-16T15:50:58.169-08:002015-02-16T15:50:58.169-08:00Thank you for visiting Rajesh - it is always nice ...Thank you for visiting Rajesh - it is always nice to see a comment from you! Have a happy week~Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-52870552083041994412015-02-16T15:50:17.410-08:002015-02-16T15:50:17.410-08:00Oh my Judith, I remember reading Poppy's post ...Oh my Judith, I remember reading Poppy's post about that get-together but I didn't 'know' you then. So glad we've had the pleasure of meeting and now have mutual friends. Thanks for the visit today!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-1861632294927804612015-02-16T15:48:49.315-08:002015-02-16T15:48:49.315-08:00Hi Eileen, so nice to have you take the tour. Hav...Hi Eileen, so nice to have you take the tour. Have a great week and see you soon hopefully both here and at your 'place'!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-59228906287989974812015-02-16T10:12:30.150-08:002015-02-16T10:12:30.150-08:00Looks bloody amazing! The question is now how how ...Looks bloody amazing! The question is now how how much time will you want to spend in Seattle? And how long is your guest list? You might have to make it a work to stay kind of scenario or you'll have all sorts of people showing up on your doorstep. Hats off to you for finding such a spot.HikeBikeTravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09912310608396833772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-58068482806759162142015-02-16T09:46:16.916-08:002015-02-16T09:46:16.916-08:00Congrats on the house, Jackie! Love your 'hood...Congrats on the house, Jackie! Love your 'hood and the view. I'm surprised, though, to see snow in the distance but I look forward to seeing your spring blooms.Marciahttp://insidejourneys.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-65745385508364557772015-02-16T07:30:10.629-08:002015-02-16T07:30:10.629-08:00It looks like you've found a wonderful new ...It looks like you've found a wonderful new 'hood to hang in! Phoebe @ Lou Messugohttp://www.loumessugo.com/en/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-41374899090130138022015-02-16T04:43:38.759-08:002015-02-16T04:43:38.759-08:00Beautiful countryside.....and wild flowers!Beautiful countryside.....and wild flowers!Forest Dream Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392409469020504212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-78631352346253644102015-02-16T04:43:22.582-08:002015-02-16T04:43:22.582-08:00Beautiful countryside.....and wild flowers!Beautiful countryside.....and wild flowers!Forest Dream Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392409469020504212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-21083319524731930962015-02-15T18:22:54.435-08:002015-02-15T18:22:54.435-08:00You have got the house in gorgeous place. Beautifu...You have got the house in gorgeous place. Beautiful shots.Rajeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-70094022187857885132015-02-15T16:00:19.501-08:002015-02-15T16:00:19.501-08:00I'm so happy for you both to have your Greece ...I'm so happy for you both to have your Greece dream home. This view around your 'hood' has been nice to see, hopefully some neighbours will agree to be shared on your blog one day. <br />I was fortunate to meet Poppy for tea when she was visiting relatives in Canada last year and if you two should get together, you'll have a splendid time.<br />Thank you for linking to Mosaic Monday.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-15179066699757063552015-02-15T12:38:34.871-08:002015-02-15T12:38:34.871-08:00Thanks for the tour of your "hood".. Wha...Thanks for the tour of your "hood".. What a lovely view..Enjoy your new house, what a beautiful place.. Have a happy week ahead!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-38212379079943190242015-02-15T11:33:31.891-08:002015-02-15T11:33:31.891-08:00Yes, Heather, we are blown away by the beauty of t...Yes, Heather, we are blown away by the beauty of this area. Quite frankly, we are amazed that the world hasn't caught on to it and started flocking here. As I said, the prices remain low and the views are stunning. . .hope one day you two will visit and get a chance to see the place and its 'hood in person! Happy Valentines' Weekend to you~Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-12540324641028057462015-02-15T02:48:42.848-08:002015-02-15T02:48:42.848-08:00Wow. *speechless* So much beauty I don't know ...Wow. *speechless* So much beauty I don't know where to start!!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-72096384292215280162015-02-14T15:19:09.972-08:002015-02-14T15:19:09.972-08:00We are looking forward to our return Helen and get...We are looking forward to our return Helen and getting to know the area and the neighbors better. It will be great fun! Thanks for your visit. xxJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-62875172540033643762015-02-14T15:18:06.857-08:002015-02-14T15:18:06.857-08:00Thanks much Sophie. We are in the Mani region of t...Thanks much Sophie. We are in the Mani region of the Peloponnese peninsula. The welcome mat is out: http://www.travelnwrite.com/2015/02/the-stone-house-on-hill-welcome.htmlJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-12446079026405276072015-02-14T13:19:59.244-08:002015-02-14T13:19:59.244-08:00Jackie & Joel, your neighbourhood is beautifu...Jackie & Joel, your neighbourhood is beautiful and that mountain behind your property must be a constant joy. You must be so happy knowing you are going to live here and the fun you shall have exploring<br />Helenxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-4385928106719341252015-02-14T00:43:37.928-08:002015-02-14T00:43:37.928-08:00Congratulations on your new house, Jackie! Sounds ...Congratulations on your new house, Jackie! Sounds like you found a fabulous place to spend parts of the year. Where in Greece is this?Sophie @ Sophie's Worldhttp://www.sophiesworld.netnoreply@blogger.com