tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post3365337637561927571..comments2024-03-11T03:36:53.787-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Ios Island: History, Homer and Easy HikersJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-35242370784586485252014-04-27T05:25:32.767-07:002014-04-27T05:25:32.767-07:00Wow, just knowing this is the island where Homer w...Wow, just knowing this is the island where Homer was buried would c ertainly make me go. But those stunning vistas and all the lovely churches and the hike would definitely make me stay. What a wonderful experience you had meeting fellow bloggers and exploring the island with them. I hope our paths will someday cross, too!Marisol@TravelingSolemateshttp://www.travelingsolemates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-15257813431307232722014-04-26T08:01:59.702-07:002014-04-26T08:01:59.702-07:00That's so wonderful that you were able to meet...That's so wonderful that you were able to meet some bloggers that you follow and that they were able to share their fantastic day with you. As with many other Greek isles, I am struck by the striking contrast between the whites and the blues of the skies, water, and accent paint. We are very familiar with The Iliad as my son has just finished it for school and had to read it aloud in order to stay awake. Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-44608890535706601282014-04-26T03:56:02.939-07:002014-04-26T03:56:02.939-07:00White and blue certainly scream, Greece, don't...White and blue certainly scream, Greece, don't they. Of course they also spell, travel, sun and fun for me as well. It was a great outing and it was so nice of the blogger trio to invited us to join them.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-35623136150410678622014-04-25T16:53:28.415-07:002014-04-25T16:53:28.415-07:00Hi Jackie! What a great day you had. Your photos a...Hi Jackie! What a great day you had. Your photos are great. There is something about the white and blue that is magical. Nanciehttp://budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-28160903099526493592014-04-25T07:30:58.884-07:002014-04-25T07:30:58.884-07:00It is such great fun meeting the real live people ...It is such great fun meeting the real live people behind the blogs. I hope you and I are destined to meet in the not too distant future!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-58984299894890303372014-04-25T07:29:17.285-07:002014-04-25T07:29:17.285-07:00You keep us inspired! Perhaps our next hike togeth...You keep us inspired! Perhaps our next hike together will be through Menton. . .or,. . .Seattle!?Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-43707827893314361122014-04-25T07:28:27.997-07:002014-04-25T07:28:27.997-07:00We are amazed that our month has already zipped pa...We are amazed that our month has already zipped past Andrew and it won't be long before we are home with heads and hearts filled with memories and photo cards filled with shots! Thanks for stopping by today!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-35722053492842496302014-04-25T07:27:10.597-07:002014-04-25T07:27:10.597-07:00Well here we are and it is pretty much as you desc...Well here we are and it is pretty much as you described this place Thomas, we are looking forward to Delos!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-84507367451985418662014-04-25T07:26:10.232-07:002014-04-25T07:26:10.232-07:00Those rocky, rugged hills on Ios made us think of ...Those rocky, rugged hills on Ios made us think of the stark beauty of the hills of Crete. (And we have heard there are four other places claiming to be the final resting place of Homer. . .but I prefer to think of him atop that hill with the sea and the sky surrounding him.) Thanks for your visit Poppy! Hugs, JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-83124047527417213922014-04-25T02:59:50.605-07:002014-04-25T02:59:50.605-07:00When I read your title, I thought Easy Hikers? The...When I read your title, I thought Easy Hikers? Then I realized it was those easy hikers. What great timing that you could meet with them and Thomas and hike together. I had to scroll back up to look at Christos' photo, Jackie. He doesn't look 72 at all! Glad you made it to the top. The view is definitely oooh- and ahhh-worthy. <br />Marciahttp://insidejourneys.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-6207681922403322872014-04-24T21:30:55.134-07:002014-04-24T21:30:55.134-07:00Jackie, Joel, it was a pleasure meeting you in per...Jackie, Joel, it was a pleasure meeting you in person and even doing an easy hike together. Till we meet again.....Marlys and Michaelhttp://easyhiker.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-55271965376605018112014-04-24T15:21:51.672-07:002014-04-24T15:21:51.672-07:00I can see that every day is a new adventure for yo...I can see that every day is a new adventure for you, Jackie, and this one sounds like a really great day, meeting up with your fellow bloggers (who I now have bookmarked) and going on that outing together. Lovely views in the photo series.Andrewhttp://www.andrewgraemegould.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-957219962419750852014-04-24T14:30:50.874-07:002014-04-24T14:30:50.874-07:00Good evening to you both. Greatly enjoyed meeting ...Good evening to you both. Greatly enjoyed meeting you too. Am envious of your next stop, but won't spoil it for your other readers. But, I look forward to reading your thoughts. Thomas Dowsonhttp://archaeology-travel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-34914274103135087812014-04-24T07:02:52.229-07:002014-04-24T07:02:52.229-07:00Homer was indeed a very intelligent man to have ch...Homer was indeed a very intelligent man to have chosen the island of Ios for his final residence, where panoramic views of the Aegean, its many islands and endless skies, must have inspired him until his final days.<br /><br />How wonderful to be able to follow you on your adventures on this magical island, accompanied by new friends and filled with great excitement!<br /><br />Have a fun and fabulous week, Jackie and Joel!<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-27010301011126306962014-04-24T06:26:49.916-07:002014-04-24T06:26:49.916-07:00Yes, I wish our ambles through the Peloponnese had...Yes, I wish our ambles through the Peloponnese had brought us close enough to meet. . .maybe next time!! Hugs. JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-45461153160184395362014-04-24T06:26:00.068-07:002014-04-24T06:26:00.068-07:00We've decided that it is much more rewarding m...We've decided that it is much more rewarding meeting bloggers than counting blog stats! Thanks for the visit Jan.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-33843509706583406402014-04-24T06:24:57.188-07:002014-04-24T06:24:57.188-07:00We love off-season travel. . .prices are the best ...We love off-season travel. . .prices are the best as well! Thanks for your visit. See you soon at 'your place'Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-63435430807724306212014-04-24T06:24:06.344-07:002014-04-24T06:24:06.344-07:00What a wonderful tale! I don't know anyone bu...What a wonderful tale! I don't know anyone but you two who've even come close to building a 'private' chapel'. . .BRAVO as we say over here!! Thanks for commenting and hope to see you soon . . .we'll be better at visiting blogs again when our travels are done.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-60392340738946358092014-04-24T05:16:57.926-07:002014-04-24T05:16:57.926-07:00I'm so envious Jackie and Joel , hope next tim...I'm so envious Jackie and Joel , hope next time I can meet you too! Never been to IOS, but Cyclades are amazing everywhere you go! Enjoy! Things and Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315714666630050229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-87013022963772524202014-04-24T04:50:44.464-07:002014-04-24T04:50:44.464-07:00It is lovely meeting other bloggers and sharing th...It is lovely meeting other bloggers and sharing the day. Off season is our favourite time to visit places too. Looks fantastic.Budget Travel Talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06943323587509491729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-65598169387731008722014-04-24T02:41:29.817-07:002014-04-24T02:41:29.817-07:00How wonderful to get to explore this beautiful pla...How wonderful to get to explore this beautiful place on the off season. :-) Those churches are stunning. Rambling Tarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06615148443032981296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-35061569985315268482014-04-24T01:55:14.615-07:002014-04-24T01:55:14.615-07:00Hello Jackie and Joel:
How spectacular all of thi...Hello Jackie and Joel:<br /><br />How spectacular all of this is. We love the idea of these 'private' chapels, something we have always yearned to possess and did get as far as having the foundations put down for one in our Herefordshire garden. Alas, the cost....!!<br /><br />Such fun to meet up with people who you have only previously known through the blogosphere. And clearly it was all a huge success.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-47015861796778244152014-04-24T00:34:20.701-07:002014-04-24T00:34:20.701-07:00Beautiful place...Beautiful place...Muza-chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09397251511678040458noreply@blogger.com