tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post3795584766783639241..comments2024-03-11T03:36:53.787-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Finding Fokianos, GreeceJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-57970631996679329062015-03-12T11:22:06.981-07:002015-03-12T11:22:06.981-07:00You'd likely not have just happened upon Fokia...You'd likely not have just happened upon Fokianos, Vera. Most of the tourists come in the summer and anchor their yachts there. It was a beautiful spot and hopefully we will get back there one day! Yes, wouldn't a wildflower tour of the Mani be great????Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-36687550846337941602015-03-10T18:08:10.498-07:002015-03-10T18:08:10.498-07:00Oh I love the new dishes. But that photo of the be...Oh I love the new dishes. But that photo of the beach should be on a tourist bureau brochure. How gorgeous!! I know we have driven through Leonido, but I'm pretty sure we didn't get to Fokianos. My flower memories run to Oleander and wild irises and thyme rather than poppies. Love the idea of a wildflower tour of the Pel.Vera Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979932693725250068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-82174542673543900522013-06-11T06:21:50.235-07:002013-06-11T06:21:50.235-07:00And even better, those little cars get great milea...And even better, those little cars get great mileage! Thanks for commenting, Mary. "See you" again soon - I hope.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-86531951963483547832013-06-11T06:20:54.826-07:002013-06-11T06:20:54.826-07:00Oh Michele, it was literally breath-taking to roun...Oh Michele, it was literally breath-taking to round that corner and see that beach. I hope to go back one day sooner than later!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-58193366368547245112013-06-11T06:20:10.317-07:002013-06-11T06:20:10.317-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by TravelnWrite; hope ...Thanks so much for stopping by TravelnWrite; hope you'll be a regular here. I just visited your Time Travel Plans - it is great!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-33314616972536605132013-06-11T06:17:58.700-07:002013-06-11T06:17:58.700-07:00An amazing experience, alright. But that's on...An amazing experience, alright. But that's one of the joys of travel, isn't it?Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-40124105162848505882013-06-11T06:17:18.001-07:002013-06-11T06:17:18.001-07:00Thanks Sophie! It really was just as I have alway...Thanks Sophie! It really was just as I have always imagined Greece would look. . .Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-76466939960389733632013-06-05T16:24:13.218-07:002013-06-05T16:24:13.218-07:00That is one fantastic beach town. What a treat to ...That is one fantastic beach town. What a treat to mostly have it to yourselves and eating all that great food. I love how peaceful it looks with hardly any boats on the harbor. It's great to know Greek rental cars are affordable despite the high gas prices.Mary {The World Is A Book}http://www.theworldisabook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-44145252429266641612013-06-04T19:12:34.818-07:002013-06-04T19:12:34.818-07:00That photo of the beach with the red flowers in th...That photo of the beach with the red flowers in the foreground just as you're rounding the curve is so picturesque. It really makes me want to hop in a car and drive down there myself. It must have been wonderful to enjoy it in the off season.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-62628732188837291622013-06-02T21:22:24.497-07:002013-06-02T21:22:24.497-07:00Wow - what a peaceful-looking and beautiful beach!...Wow - what a peaceful-looking and beautiful beach! I'd love to visit someday.Dana Carmel @ Time Travel Planshttp://www.timetravelplans.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-87952894758143876702013-06-01T14:28:17.477-07:002013-06-01T14:28:17.477-07:00What a lovely little adventure. I can just imagine...What a lovely little adventure. I can just imagine how delicious your lunch was, and with that million dollar view :)Nanciehttp://budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-7983622709052965812013-05-31T06:51:39.028-07:002013-05-31T06:51:39.028-07:00Some really gorgeous photos here, Jackie. My faves...Some really gorgeous photos here, Jackie. My faves are the cove with the red flowers in the foreground, the lonely boat and the blue tabble and chairs. So very Greek.Sophiehttp://www.sophiesworld.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-89561949701139990112013-05-31T04:54:44.284-07:002013-05-31T04:54:44.284-07:00Seana, So happy to have brought back memories! Lov...Seana, So happy to have brought back memories! Loved visiting your blog as well!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-28914790914957369502013-05-31T04:53:50.042-07:002013-05-31T04:53:50.042-07:00Oh Jill your photos are so spectacular that I can ...Oh Jill your photos are so spectacular that I can only imagine the wonders you would be able to capture in Greece. Hope you get there some day!! Thanks for visiting here today.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-53068539593152416292013-05-31T04:52:49.893-07:002013-05-31T04:52:49.893-07:00It was one of those special things that happen so ...It was one of those special things that happen so unexpectedly when one travels. And off season is prime time for such 'things'. Thanks for stopping by Jan.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-14716794161122311012013-05-31T03:25:53.932-07:002013-05-31T03:25:53.932-07:00Ah you've transported me back to 1980, my firs...Ah you've transported me back to 1980, my first trip out of the UK, a minibus trip with school to Greece. I remember the hills and the views down to the sea. Gorgeous. Happy memories, thank you.Seana- Sydney, Kids, Food + Travelhttp://www.seanasmith.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-21658422030495142032013-05-31T01:56:47.385-07:002013-05-31T01:56:47.385-07:00I really hope that one day I will visit Greece - b...I really hope that one day I will visit Greece - but until then, thank you for taking us there. <br />I can feel the warmth of the sun in your images.<br />Have a wonderful weekend, and thank you for stopping by my blog today. Jill Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484965955166744702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-37202405122004243382013-05-30T15:48:14.832-07:002013-05-30T15:48:14.832-07:00I do love travelling out of season, just so we can...I do love travelling out of season, just so we can experience things like this. Fancy being able to sit in such a beautiful place with such an authentic meal and enjoy such beauty.Budget Travel Talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06943323587509491729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-11980545393053829522013-05-30T14:05:35.908-07:002013-05-30T14:05:35.908-07:00Thanks for stopping by. I have to admit the photo...Thanks for stopping by. I have to admit the photo you referenced is one I took using "Lloyd" our new Droid smartphone. That smart little guy did a pretty good job I thought as well!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-41246754023943924892013-05-30T14:04:17.836-07:002013-05-30T14:04:17.836-07:00Yes, I am certainly glad we saw it in April.Yes, I am certainly glad we saw it in April.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-86749787747042726362013-05-30T14:03:49.548-07:002013-05-30T14:03:49.548-07:00Thanks for stopping by today!Thanks for stopping by today!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-79401394464582736712013-05-30T08:57:00.905-07:002013-05-30T08:57:00.905-07:00Hi Jackie,
Recommendations from locals are always...Hi Jackie, <br />Recommendations from locals are always the best! It's so great htat you found a lovely little paradise all to yourselves. That photo of the view of the crescent beach from above with the flowers is so stunning! And your food description made me drool. Marisol@TravelingSolemateshttp://ww.travelingsolemates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-43961776086114893122013-05-30T07:44:00.531-07:002013-05-30T07:44:00.531-07:00What a fantastic recommendation and weren't yo...What a fantastic recommendation and weren't you the lucky ones not having to share the beach. It would have an entirely different feel come the summer!Leighhttp://hikebiketravel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-22117456193893923522013-05-29T22:39:57.413-07:002013-05-29T22:39:57.413-07:00As always, I'm captivated by your images.As always, I'm captivated by your images.Muza-chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09397251511678040458noreply@blogger.com