tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post6087964207468261755..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Lefkada ~ Let the Greek island hop begin!Jackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-15558537534082194622018-09-02T19:24:28.558-07:002018-09-02T19:24:28.558-07:00Admittedly I have never been to Greece, but every ...Admittedly I have never been to Greece, but every time I read your articles I am reminded that I really need to get in gear! Lefkada -- even in August with the crowds you mentioned -- looks amazing! Marilyn Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14926341718489717582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-52971401798774325822018-09-02T04:22:50.907-07:002018-09-02T04:22:50.907-07:00Weather wise late spring and early fall are the pe...Weather wise late spring and early fall are the perfect times to visit Greece. August next year I think we will head to the hills or just stay put on the one we live on. Thanks much Wendy for stopping by.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-62312792628283971052018-09-02T04:21:38.836-07:002018-09-02T04:21:38.836-07:00Most definitely like Nafplio! I am reading about ...Most definitely like Nafplio! I am reading about World War II and the Italians occupied the Ionian islands so I guess I shouldn't be surprised between that occupation and the Venetian conquests to have such an Italian flavor! Thanks for the comment Karen!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-48598263511543641212018-09-01T17:01:51.355-07:002018-09-01T17:01:51.355-07:00Greece is on my list. I have been, but Tom has no...Greece is on my list. I have been, but Tom has not so I want to go back, but not in August. I love the sound of Lefkada. I was not familiar with Lefkada. It does look like a beach town, which is a draw for me especially off season. I can see why Hotel Boschetto attracted you.Wendy Elliotthttps://adventurousretirement.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-77070001403249395662018-09-01T08:11:22.846-07:002018-09-01T08:11:22.846-07:00I agree that, however much you love a place, it...I agree that, however much you love a place, it's always good to have a bit of change of environment. It's interesting that Lefkada has a bit of an Italian feel - that reminds me of Nafplio on the Peloponnese.Karen Warrenhttps://www.worldwidewriter.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-89740313805358843962018-09-01T00:23:17.602-07:002018-09-01T00:23:17.602-07:00Looks wonderful!Looks wonderful!Lady Fihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181866510595193667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-50807271445631769602018-08-30T10:50:17.782-07:002018-08-30T10:50:17.782-07:00It is - even with the thousands of tourists who...It is - even with the thousands of tourists who'd headed there for August! Thanks for the visit Michelle!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-18185446899453636752018-08-30T10:49:38.570-07:002018-08-30T10:49:38.570-07:00It is almost the tipping point of travel isn't...It is almost the tipping point of travel isn't it? One little thing plants a seed and the itinerary planning begins. Thanks for stopping by Kristin!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-55246639578378861282018-08-30T10:48:47.570-07:002018-08-30T10:48:47.570-07:00We find it fun to see these islands crawling with ...We find it fun to see these islands crawling with tourists (just like Mykonos and Santorini) but they are from Asia, Central and Northern Europe for the most part. We just did a road trip last week where we met French, German, and Italian fellow tourists but we were the novelty -- they just don't see Americans off the beaten tourist track that Americans seem to stay on. Way too funny! Thanks for stopping by Debbra!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-43831576846756583902018-08-30T09:19:31.897-07:002018-08-30T09:19:31.897-07:00I love the Greek islands and while I've never ...I love the Greek islands and while I've never been to this one, it looks charming.Michelle da Silva Richmondhttp://www.therestlessvoyager.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-22229777509753625112018-08-29T20:38:56.299-07:002018-08-29T20:38:56.299-07:00I love the way one little find like Hotel Boschett...I love the way one little find like Hotel Boschetto can determine the course of travels. Lefkada sounds like a lot of fun.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066342467295532279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-2070041222197612682018-08-29T17:23:48.266-07:002018-08-29T17:23:48.266-07:00I hadn't heard of Lefkada but enjoyed learning...I hadn't heard of Lefkada but enjoyed learning more about it! You are able to explore all the little known (at least to me...) Greek islands and I envy you! The folklore festival would be a great time for a return visit!Debbra Dunning Brouillettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08701682542148971020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-34691940261946503132018-08-29T10:50:56.332-07:002018-08-29T10:50:56.332-07:00You know me well already, Kemkem! Nice hotel and t...You know me well already, Kemkem! Nice hotel and too many drinks I want to sample. . .and I need a bit of time to sample them all!!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-41343660529473730462018-08-29T10:49:53.933-07:002018-08-29T10:49:53.933-07:00Well there was a lot to see and sadly during the h...Well there was a lot to see and sadly during the height of the season probably wasn't the time to set out to do that. . .but hopefully there'll be another time one day! Thanks for stopping by Anita!!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-68891327201502819172018-08-29T10:48:42.162-07:002018-08-29T10:48:42.162-07:00I thought you might like these colors as well, BJ....I thought you might like these colors as well, BJ. Joel sometimes hates it when I want to buy a certain wine because it has a 'cute picture' on the label! Oh we women!!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-69060438904713213712018-08-29T10:47:38.804-07:002018-08-29T10:47:38.804-07:00Well, it certainly does put a different perspectiv...Well, it certainly does put a different perspective on it. And we've usually not been disappointed when using that means as our compass! Glad you understand that sometimes another serving of olive oil and oregano, just isn't going to do it!! ;-)Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-26983346015245891032018-08-29T01:29:54.680-07:002018-08-29T01:29:54.680-07:00Lefkas looks like such a cool place! The hotel loo...Lefkas looks like such a cool place! The hotel looks so pretty and the views very nice indeed. I can understand why you liked it and want to go back. Oh yeah..alcohol! :-)Kemkemhttps://nextbiteoflife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-77514888635362118952018-08-25T10:28:14.307-07:002018-08-25T10:28:14.307-07:00Love it and I can definitely understand why you...Love it and I can definitely understand why you'd want to return to explore more of the area. And experiencing a blend of cultures only adds to the experience. Bring on the mojitos! Anita @ NoParticularPlaceToGohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704807316472380660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-28653450557511183512018-08-23T14:18:45.236-07:002018-08-23T14:18:45.236-07:00I love the bright colors...such a fun country. I&#...I love the bright colors...such a fun country. I've been to places just to stay in a certain hotel or bed and breakfast...Mr. Sweet thought that was so weird...but, he also thought it strange to choose a paint color because of it's cute name...LOLbj https://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-20800215774476602572018-08-22T15:51:46.978-07:002018-08-22T15:51:46.978-07:00I have gone to destinations before solely because ...I have gone to destinations before solely because I wanted to stay in the accommodation. I think it's a great idea! I know what you mean about wanting something different to your now "normal" greekness.Budget Travel Talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06943323587509491729noreply@blogger.com