tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post5274493356222715347..comments2024-03-11T03:36:53.787-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Patras to Nafpaktos ~ A Greek Road TripJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-36988480342908856882014-06-25T05:53:23.009-07:002014-06-25T05:53:23.009-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12524452101149430269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-55499160475931094502014-04-13T02:32:54.379-07:002014-04-13T02:32:54.379-07:00Marisol, thanks for stopping by! And I do suspect ...Marisol, thanks for stopping by! And I do suspect our waitress was speaking sadly with the voice of having been taken before by customers. We have returned to the smaller cities again and are enjoying that warmth of the countryside village atmosphere.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-76314855158852914802014-04-12T06:28:23.864-07:002014-04-12T06:28:23.864-07:00Wow, what a big city attitude Patras had! Even the...Wow, what a big city attitude Patras had! Even the rudest waiter in NYC wouldn't ask you to pay upfront. I just hope she was having a bad day. Nafpaktos sounds beautiful. Looking forward to read more about its beautiful beach and Venetian harbor.Marisol@TravelingSolemateshttp://www.travelingsolemates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-327961007725041432014-04-11T22:22:43.047-07:002014-04-11T22:22:43.047-07:00Yes our experiences have all been so spectacular, ...Yes our experiences have all been so spectacular, that I kept wondering if I ever would have a place that slipped 'a bit' and this one did but even that doesn't mean we wouldn't go back again. . .just have other places we like more!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-8448845263778775162014-04-11T16:18:10.760-07:002014-04-11T16:18:10.760-07:00Hi Jackie! I'm with Leigh, the scenery is outs...Hi Jackie! I'm with Leigh, the scenery is outstanding. It is a shock when you're asked to pay up front, but if the cafe has had a bad experience in the past we can all understand why. Enjoy the beach. You do look rested and relaxed!Nanciehttp://budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-50541489570177988412014-04-11T04:11:29.520-07:002014-04-11T04:11:29.520-07:00Glad you are coming along with us Jan. Just wait u...Glad you are coming along with us Jan. Just wait until I start posting photos of the food. . .it will make your stomach growl! Thanks for the visit!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-7960215497638724192014-04-11T04:10:20.330-07:002014-04-11T04:10:20.330-07:00It was probably because too many have walked away ...It was probably because too many have walked away without paying. . .it is interesting to contrast and compare big city to village life, especially when it comes to the trust (and behavior levels) of people.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-31547564172522783672014-04-11T04:08:42.311-07:002014-04-11T04:08:42.311-07:00As you know, there is always beauty to be found if...As you know, there is always beauty to be found if you take a minute to look for it or are sensitive enough to recognize it when you see it. Thanks for the visit, hope you are feeling better!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-16222402838787879162014-04-11T04:07:31.405-07:002014-04-11T04:07:31.405-07:00Olympia, so glad you've taught us how to say t...Olympia, so glad you've taught us how to say that name. We've been referring to it as Porto Kag-lee-oh and wondering why no one knows where we were. It was a beautiful stop. . .just a little lonely in this off season travel time.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-37168410570055393102014-04-11T04:06:00.449-07:002014-04-11T04:06:00.449-07:00We have been amazed at the availability of interne...We have been amazed at the availability of internet these days and the nice thing, unlike in the US, is that hotels here still offer it for free! Thanks for stopping by~Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-45187608709085534162014-04-11T04:04:55.598-07:002014-04-11T04:04:55.598-07:00You are so right, some places pull at the heart st...You are so right, some places pull at the heart strings and others don't for a variety of reasons. Who knows? We may go back one day and wonder why we weren't charmed with our first visit -- thanks for stopping by, your comments, as always, are most appreciated!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-37520378648798259932014-04-10T19:14:28.530-07:002014-04-10T19:14:28.530-07:00OK, so that last photo has me drooling. The perfe...OK, so that last photo has me drooling. The perfect holiday photograph in my books. I most definitely will be staying around for the rest of your Greek sojurn. :)Budget Travel Talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06943323587509491729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-35319044922932455112014-04-10T18:56:09.449-07:002014-04-10T18:56:09.449-07:00Hope she was just having a bad day. Still, no way ...Hope she was just having a bad day. Still, no way to treat your guests. <br />Good thing you have so many more heartwarming memories and stories, Jackie.<br />Looking forward to Corfu. Enjoy!Marciahttp://insidejourneys.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-66017626485102342042014-04-10T18:44:35.709-07:002014-04-10T18:44:35.709-07:00It amazes me how the attitudes of people contribut...It amazes me how the attitudes of people contribute so much to our experiences of new places, Jackie. I'm smiling how you were able to find beautiful and inspiring things in spite of everything. :-)Rambling Tarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06615148443032981296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-66721919180027605552014-04-10T16:09:39.841-07:002014-04-10T16:09:39.841-07:00Looks like a lovely place to visit.Looks like a lovely place to visit.Jackie McGuinnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15946085131678256211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-85147693923605259622014-04-10T12:20:09.295-07:002014-04-10T12:20:09.295-07:00I've been to Porto Cayo ...a wonderful quiet f...I've been to Porto Cayo ...a wonderful quiet fish village. In summer there are more tourists ... Things and Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315714666630050229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-57312717884990777322014-04-10T09:24:02.820-07:002014-04-10T09:24:02.820-07:00I've been wondering what you've been up to...I've been wondering what you've been up to on your Greek odyssey. I'm loving that blue sky as Malaysia has been getting a lot of hazy days. Good luck on finding your next relaxing town (with good internet).Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-44232279070735400642014-04-10T08:10:40.236-07:002014-04-10T08:10:40.236-07:00Beautiful place...Beautiful place...Muza-chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09397251511678040458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-7500982166519946292014-04-10T07:35:16.453-07:002014-04-10T07:35:16.453-07:00Hello Jackie and Joel:
We are so sorry that, desp...Hello Jackie and Joel:<br /><br />We are so sorry that, despite its extraordinary history of 3000 years, you found Patras to be something of a disappointment. But, as we are sure that you are aware, and have experienced before on your travels, this can happen. For totally different reasons we felt much the same about Weimar.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-869447336075534102014-04-10T07:24:38.553-07:002014-04-10T07:24:38.553-07:00What absolutely gorgeous scenery. Interesting how ...What absolutely gorgeous scenery. Interesting how one comment by one person can really put you off an area. You look very relaxed.Leighhttp://hikebiketravel.com/noreply@blogger.com