tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post3249079616310809479..comments2024-03-11T03:36:53.787-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: In Greece: ‘Come, tell me how you live. . .’*Jackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-67963567565165187162018-03-30T11:29:14.337-07:002018-03-30T11:29:14.337-07:00Every single line you write is so informative...I ...Every single line you write is so informative...I love hearing about all the little things like where you get water, what you can purchase in the groc stores there...your attitude and happiness just jumps off the screen. you are a ROCK STAR....and I love your new do.....xoxobj https://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-85814380554579412572018-03-29T04:26:45.921-07:002018-03-29T04:26:45.921-07:00I am so looking forward now to our slow travel beg...I am so looking forward now to our slow travel beginning next year. How we will take the new normal just like you have just described your Greek adventure. Carolina Esguerra Colbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784899826200923352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-81951811262293600972018-03-29T02:59:34.598-07:002018-03-29T02:59:34.598-07:00I continue to admire you for your adventurous spir...I continue to admire you for your adventurous spirit! Everything you must learn and change about what you are used to and getting to know the locals even with the language barrier. You're awesome!Marilyn Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14926341718489717582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-12838896655245038622018-03-28T13:12:17.882-07:002018-03-28T13:12:17.882-07:00Love your very interesting "tales" with ...Love your very interesting "tales" with all the practical information. Language must post a formidable barrier.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869095674448801447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-58741294707278661032018-03-28T12:27:02.385-07:002018-03-28T12:27:02.385-07:00Like your friends and family, I find the differenc...Like your friends and family, I find the differences and similarities in day-to-day living fascinating. Thanks for sharing this. I've had to deal with getting my haircut when travelling for extended periods or wintering somewhere away from home. When you've had the same hairdresser for over 30 years, going to someone new is scary. Less scary now that I've done it a few times.Donna Jankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654611289969837061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-77266132550455319362018-03-27T22:14:52.362-07:002018-03-27T22:14:52.362-07:00Thanks so much -- it is one of my favorite parts o...Thanks so much -- it is one of my favorite parts of this property!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-37901274625537536122018-03-27T22:14:09.485-07:002018-03-27T22:14:09.485-07:00This new adventure has put a new perspective on &#...This new adventure has put a new perspective on 'normal' - and what it means when you choose to live differently. Thanks much for the visit, Doreen.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-69890058327684304252018-03-27T22:12:44.495-07:002018-03-27T22:12:44.495-07:00Kay, I just visited your blog and what a delightfu...Kay, I just visited your blog and what a delightful experience that was! I will be back! Hope to see you here again as well. And yes, we too, had a Maytag washer and I learned the proper way of hanging things as well!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-80327699561564867762018-03-27T22:03:53.539-07:002018-03-27T22:03:53.539-07:00I love the responses to that particular example of...I love the responses to that particular example of living. So many have responded that hanging clothes is normal - and back in our part of the US, they gasp at the thought! It certainly puts a new perspective on the word 'normal'!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-41802001137803146172018-03-27T22:02:36.663-07:002018-03-27T22:02:36.663-07:00Hanging clothes seems so very normal here - and I ...Hanging clothes seems so very normal here - and I love the fresh air smell they have. Back in the states they have some housing areas where you are forbidden from hanging your clothes as they are considered an eyesore to the neighbors. . .get real!! And the haircut/color was a hurdle - I have to admit I was very nervous.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-16674758641794904982018-03-27T22:00:51.911-07:002018-03-27T22:00:51.911-07:00Yes, it does Mary. I too am surprised in Kalamata...Yes, it does Mary. I too am surprised in Kalamata when on a Sunday the large stores are closed. Our supermarket in the village is open every day - Sundays and holidays. Thanks for the tip on Lidl!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-18588429417311927962018-03-27T21:59:39.581-07:002018-03-27T21:59:39.581-07:00Living differently puts a new perspective on '...Living differently puts a new perspective on 'normal ways of doing things' doesn't it? And I am noticing my perspective changing on many things that are leaving my US friends aflutter. One asked the other day if I was hesitant to use FB in light of recent headlines and I told her not at all. . .it is our source of news around here for events and happenings as well as our link to friends here and back there. Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-75226780050678359742018-03-27T21:57:04.450-07:002018-03-27T21:57:04.450-07:00I can assure you the 'new do' style at lea...I can assure you the 'new do' style at least lasted only until the next morning's shower! I've been loving your San Diego reports -- ever sailing towards Greece??Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-29380338389516717862018-03-27T21:56:01.736-07:002018-03-27T21:56:01.736-07:00Well thanks for such a lovely comment, I am glad y...Well thanks for such a lovely comment, I am glad you are enjoying these every day adventures of ours. Please do keep in touch!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-91746281368217660712018-03-27T21:55:08.195-07:002018-03-27T21:55:08.195-07:00Oh Bill, where is your village? Hers is a grave I ...Oh Bill, where is your village? Hers is a grave I would definitely visit if I ever got close enough! Thanks for commenting ~Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-47248020568062608152018-03-27T20:28:12.280-07:002018-03-27T20:28:12.280-07:00I love your Stairmaster! So pretty.I love your Stairmaster! So pretty.Lady Fihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181866510595193667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-39563511071276653112018-03-27T11:45:27.395-07:002018-03-27T11:45:27.395-07:00I really enjoyed this post, Jackie. It made me rea...I really enjoyed this post, Jackie. It made me realize that things that we consider everyday here (like doing dishes or laundry) can take on a whole other personality when you're attempting to do them across the globe. I am so grateful for the amazing water we get from our home's artesian well. I've never had better water.Doreen Pendgracshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034373301858091444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-32234094486257061712018-03-27T10:53:37.659-07:002018-03-27T10:53:37.659-07:00I remember reading that Agatha Christie book. I wa...I remember reading that Agatha Christie book. I was a great fan. Now that I'm old, I should go to the library so that I can re-read her books, particularly this one if they have it.<br />I love your story about hanging clothes outside. When I was young, we had a wringer washing machine, but clothes had to be hung on the line outside. My mother had a system, which she taught me...sheets and blankets go on first, then other large things, then smaller, then smallest, so that they came off in reverse order because the small things often dried first. I love the idea of spreading laundry on a bush to dry but I don't think I've actually done it.<br />Lots of memories — thank you!<br />Kay<br />An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous TravelKay L. Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966266404058177742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-51964479344060355792018-03-27T05:55:41.121-07:002018-03-27T05:55:41.121-07:00It was so interesting today to read how you live. ...It was so interesting today to read how you live. (I think I would be interested to read that Agatha Christie book). Just little things like having to go and get your drinking water. But as for washing and hanging the clothes on the line, that is the way we have always done it, though it the washing is hung on a "Hills hoist" - I'll let you look up that one. Sounds like you have a slightly slower pace of life, which I often dream for here. Enjoy! I'm sure you will eventually be able to speak like a local! Life Images by Jillhttp://www.lifeimagesbyjill.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-42712342162091817852018-03-25T23:09:24.421-07:002018-03-25T23:09:24.421-07:00I love this. :-) You are so brave to get a haircut...I love this. :-) You are so brave to get a haircut! I remember being so scared just in Australia! We don't have a dryer either - just wind and sunshine. :-) XORambling Tarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06615148443032981296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-38297674710066422642018-03-25T15:24:57.182-07:002018-03-25T15:24:57.182-07:00It does take getting used to no? I had a really h...It does take getting used to no? I had a really hard time when we first moved there. Most difficult was the shop hours. No supermarkets opened for your convenience seven days a week. Oh and the peanut butter is expensive as is the maple syrup. If you have a Lidl nearby it might be worth it to look at the flyer and stock up on these goodies whenever they have them.Mary K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17696218067214163344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-5851464247444142722018-03-23T14:40:09.784-07:002018-03-23T14:40:09.784-07:00Having submitted myself to haircuts, dentistry and...Having submitted myself to haircuts, dentistry and doctoring in several countries, I can appreciate your apprehension when trying out a new stylist. BTW, she deserves a good tip and I'm assuming you'll be going back many times as the haircut (and picture) is terrific! During our years of slow traveling through various countries and now, living as expats in Portugal, I love seeing how many ways there are to accomplish the same tasks: laundry, garbage disposal, grocery shopping, etc. As small and seemingly remote as your village is, it looks like you have (almost) all the comforts of modern living. And those you don't have (a dryer or door-to-door garbage pick up) you can pretty well do without! Anita @ NoParticularPlaceToGohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704807316472380660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-11424977488785141082018-03-23T11:47:53.791-07:002018-03-23T11:47:53.791-07:00Love the post - and your new hairdo! Funny, I miss...Love the post - and your new hairdo! Funny, I miss the adventure of having to figure out daily life in a foreign country. Gotta get back to exploring!Doug and Carla Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01007882481550642339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-2964806540804984182018-03-23T10:06:58.215-07:002018-03-23T10:06:58.215-07:00I love your adventures. Thanks for sharing. Travel...I love your adventures. Thanks for sharing. Travel opens our eyes to so many experiences. Sometimes the simplest things in life can be the most interesting. I am waiting for next week's adventures through your eyes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-70197190697086228582018-03-23T09:49:52.425-07:002018-03-23T09:49:52.425-07:00Agatha lived in our village and is buried in the c...Agatha lived in our village and is buried in the churchyard as wellBilly Blue Eyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053172567806569702noreply@blogger.com