tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post5258529232766742683..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Hawaii ~ Building SandcastlesJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-59706966252159876202017-02-09T17:53:27.831-08:002017-02-09T17:53:27.831-08:00I guess that is the trade off, Doreen and I've...I guess that is the trade off, Doreen and I've experienced those sponsored or hosted travel experiences and while most educational, they do run you ragged. Thanks for stopping by!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-4095701322885618102017-02-09T17:51:28.293-08:002017-02-09T17:51:28.293-08:00Thanks for stopping by Michele. I am with you on ...Thanks for stopping by Michele. I am with you on the research but now I try to find a good novel set in the place we are visiting so I can reason that a few hours spent doing nothing more than reading while in a place is a good use of time. :-)<br />Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-75268944728784628722017-02-09T17:49:50.135-08:002017-02-09T17:49:50.135-08:00Love this comment, Carol as it sounds so much like...Love this comment, Carol as it sounds so much like our thinking and approach to both life and travel. Thanks for being here ~Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-32285641196802744272017-02-09T17:48:44.124-08:002017-02-09T17:48:44.124-08:00I always reason out that whatever I didn't see...I always reason out that whatever I didn't see was replaced by something I did see, so it all is good. We too have decided the slow lane is a good one to use for travel. #TPThursdayJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-47234111901364690522017-02-09T17:47:27.661-08:002017-02-09T17:47:27.661-08:00So true - a state of mind to be sure! Thanks for s...So true - a state of mind to be sure! Thanks for stopping by Kristin!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-66430307487472629042017-02-09T17:46:51.736-08:002017-02-09T17:46:51.736-08:00Glad you liked the mon seal, Janice. I suspect yo...Glad you liked the mon seal, Janice. I suspect you liked it for the same reason I did - it reminds me of a cat face! :-) Thanks for taking time to comment!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-13127449506994513842017-02-09T17:45:48.893-08:002017-02-09T17:45:48.893-08:00Oh Poppy, I do think our time in Greece has helped...Oh Poppy, I do think our time in Greece has helped us get to this point in travel. I make it a point each morning in Hawaii, just as I do in Greece, to take my cup of coffee out to the deck and listen to the birdsong and ocean waves. There is a magic about it, as one song here says, 'sounds of the ocean, sooth my restless soul ~ sounds of the ocean, rock me all night long'. I love that. Thanks for the comment, it took me back to Greece. Hugs, JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-24441262393937337612017-02-09T17:41:55.039-08:002017-02-09T17:41:55.039-08:00Yes, I so agree. The day I quit giving myself quot...Yes, I so agree. The day I quit giving myself quotas was the day our travels got more enjoyable! We've two days left here and didn't make it to Pearl Harbor. . .maybe next year I keep saying. . .Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-54468758997014760042017-02-09T17:40:23.435-08:002017-02-09T17:40:23.435-08:00Isn't that a lovely thing about traveling at t...Isn't that a lovely thing about traveling at this point in our lives? We not only can travel but don't need (or want in our case) to rush through the experience. Thanks for stopping by Jan!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-35731493470482826852017-02-09T17:39:14.722-08:002017-02-09T17:39:14.722-08:00We do have our bursts of energy but this time arou...We do have our bursts of energy but this time around we've opted for copying that monk seal pictured above (I probably weigh about the same as she does now as well :-) ) Thanks for stopping by!!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-31653840701948368352017-02-09T17:37:56.297-08:002017-02-09T17:37:56.297-08:00Oh Jim, you two have what seems to be limitless en...Oh Jim, you two have what seems to be limitless energy and enthusiasm! Keep those lists going as I so enjoy reading about your adventures!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-46553440992558265892017-02-09T17:36:54.503-08:002017-02-09T17:36:54.503-08:00Gaelyn, I've slowed so much that I am even lat...Gaelyn, I've slowed so much that I am even late responding to comments. But as you so aptly summarized, Life is Good! Thanks for stopping by!!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-6003948967777758342017-02-05T15:24:07.261-08:002017-02-05T15:24:07.261-08:00I like your relaxed travel attitude, Jackie. I lon...I like your relaxed travel attitude, Jackie. I long for the day that I could be like that seal and just pass out on a beach. But as almost all of my travel is sponsored, I almost always find I am rushed.Doreen Pendgracshttp://chocolatour.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-49924305764301770162017-02-01T22:23:09.290-08:002017-02-01T22:23:09.290-08:00I like that Maya Angelou quote. I will admit that ...I like that Maya Angelou quote. I will admit that I don't relax that much on vacations. I chalk it up to all the research that I do, and then the impulse that I must do something if I took the time to research it. I think that's why I like cruises, though. It forces me to relax and just take it easy. Great photo of that little monk seal!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07192887614051544662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-18963559294633780922017-01-31T17:59:06.434-08:002017-01-31T17:59:06.434-08:00Like you, we have slowed our pace and increased ti...Like you, we have slowed our pace and increased timeshare points to get us a month here and a month there. Our sandcastles are now what they are supposed to be, built on shifting sands.Carolina Esguerra Colbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784899826200923352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-7203355386322216022017-01-31T15:50:56.075-08:002017-01-31T15:50:56.075-08:00I love your new friend. He was certainly on the re...I love your new friend. He was certainly on the relax. My favorite shot here besides Mr. Seal is your sunset. I like to see the sites, but I am also a slow traveler. If I miss something along the way, I don't stress about it. Thanks for linking up this week. #TPThursday Nanciehttp://www.budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-21439801739630971772017-01-31T14:37:33.845-08:002017-01-31T14:37:33.845-08:00Thanks for the reminder that travel is at best a s...Thanks for the reminder that travel is at best a state of mind, filled with everyday observances.Kristin Henninghttp://www.travelpast50.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-37364670738188984692017-01-31T12:35:38.974-08:002017-01-31T12:35:38.974-08:00Love the picture of the monk seal. Your post was a...Love the picture of the monk seal. Your post was a great reminder to "slow down". My last trip was WAY too busy and I really didn't enjoy it as much as when I've just taken my time. Janice Chunghttp://www.francetraveltips.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-90068294966045323122017-01-30T23:48:00.643-08:002017-01-30T23:48:00.643-08:00Love all your quotes today, Jackie; they are all s...Love all your quotes today, Jackie; they are all so true. Your photos so beautifully illustrate your words.<br /><br />Living on a Mediterranean island, as you can attest to, is a permanent holiday in itself. Simply waking up to beautiful sunshine, birdsong outside my window and church bells in the distance, drives to the mountains, walks through the meadows and swims in the sea relax and rejuvenate me. Living in the grandeur of nature inspires me and humbles me.<br /><br />Have a wonderful week!<br />xx<br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-11959969442382404292017-01-30T23:43:24.282-08:002017-01-30T23:43:24.282-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-70354915550496694222017-01-30T17:26:13.278-08:002017-01-30T17:26:13.278-08:00I am one of those who like to plan activities for ...I am one of those who like to plan activities for the day but have to admit I have relaxed with the years. There is certain anxiety that comes from not meeting your quota of sight seeing for the day. That is not how you wan to feel while on vacation. #TPThursdayRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263301081869858071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-15522112948380611632017-01-29T14:57:29.614-08:002017-01-29T14:57:29.614-08:00You've described our mode of travel exactly lo...You've described our mode of travel exactly lol. We still manage to tick off some sights but instead of doing them in 2 days we do them in 2 weeks. :) Cheers.Budget Travel Talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06943323587509491729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-84391460261809239342017-01-29T13:59:17.433-08:002017-01-29T13:59:17.433-08:00I travel in cycles. Sometimes, it's go - go - ...I travel in cycles. Sometimes, it's go - go - go followed by breathing time where I relax for a bit before starting up again. This usually happens on longer trips. Shorter travel is either one or the other.Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-11492501349168522162017-01-29T07:19:43.933-08:002017-01-29T07:19:43.933-08:00I tend to start with a short to do list then add a...I tend to start with a short to do list then add as I go along. By the end of the trip, yes, I'm ready for the rest and relaxation of the normal work week!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00080753948960133053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-5703725545361824462017-01-27T18:57:37.359-08:002017-01-27T18:57:37.359-08:00Nice to be able to take the time to slow down. I ...Nice to be able to take the time to slow down. I used to plan too much and need a vacation from the vacation. Now I still plan too much but gladly accept I won't do it all. Life is good.Gaelynhttp://geogyspytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.com