tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post8075033131476321708..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: The Stone House on the Hill ~ Welcome!Jackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-33520597840591652862015-02-14T17:31:15.570-08:002015-02-14T17:31:15.570-08:00Well, Donna if you find yourself in Greece one day...Well, Donna if you find yourself in Greece one day - keep in mind that welcome mat!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-75918111669155713242015-02-14T17:30:37.513-08:002015-02-14T17:30:37.513-08:00As I have said the welcome mat will be out soon as...As I have said the welcome mat will be out soon as we finish a couple of projects this spring and then I hope friends do beat a path to our door. Thanks for the visit Mary!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-80130539045028796132015-02-14T17:29:35.265-08:002015-02-14T17:29:35.265-08:00Lorrie - if only they would hire me. . .the tales ...Lorrie - if only they would hire me. . .the tales I could tell of places to visit here. Guess I'll just have to keep writing the blog and hope that more people read it so that I can spread the word about the wonders of this great country!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-26802921996303155502015-02-14T00:02:32.898-08:002015-02-14T00:02:32.898-08:00What a great and informative guide. I am so glad y...What a great and informative guide. I am so glad you were able to get your Greek dream home. It looks accessible enough from anywhere and I bet worth the trip and drive. I don't see how friends cannot visit you two. Mary {The World IS A Book}http://www.theworldisabook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-68934557164304484312015-02-10T06:22:40.005-08:002015-02-10T06:22:40.005-08:00I agree....you have made it such an easy path for ...I agree....you have made it such an easy path for anyone to travel to Greece and see the sights and possible come and visit if that welcome mat is still out! :)Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-64460080720549963872015-02-09T20:30:59.722-08:002015-02-09T20:30:59.722-08:00Greek's Tourism Board should hire you to write...Greek's Tourism Board should hire you to write for them. Great advice that has me wanting to book a flight to Athens soon! Some day, perhaps....Enjoy your new adventure.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-36848469974236482012015-02-09T17:12:00.503-08:002015-02-09T17:12:00.503-08:00Hi Eileen, I tried leaving a comment on your Mosai...Hi Eileen, I tried leaving a comment on your Mosaic Monday post yesterday and the linky thing said it didn't go thru - I tried it twice and will do it again today. Just wanted you to know I tried and I appreciate your visit here! Xx JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-46117453562598467532015-02-09T17:10:49.089-08:002015-02-09T17:10:49.089-08:00Yes Corinne, we do buy those wonderful olives and ...Yes Corinne, we do buy those wonderful olives and by next year should have our own crop!! Stay tuned. . .Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-10025973647837227292015-02-09T17:09:54.644-08:002015-02-09T17:09:54.644-08:00Oh such a nice thing to say, Judith, thank you! Y...Oh such a nice thing to say, Judith, thank you! Yes, the one thing I've learned is not to set off traveling to find things like they are back home (in fact, it is nice to leave all that 'back home' there!) Love the linkup - thanks for hosting!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-33037728677995584852015-02-09T17:08:39.040-08:002015-02-09T17:08:39.040-08:00One of the wonderful things about Greece is that i...One of the wonderful things about Greece is that it is so unlike 'things back home'. . .now I can say that and mean it, but I have to admit that when we ran out of water and the locals said, "welcome to Greece" I did have a momentary pang of homesickness to my running water. But a day later it was back and so was my love of Greece! xxxJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-58641071099038716722015-02-09T04:41:37.049-08:002015-02-09T04:41:37.049-08:00What a great post, you have given your visitors ea...What a great post, you have given your visitors easy instructions on how to make the trip. Greece has always been on my bucket list, but I am not sure if I will ever really make it there.. Maybe in my dreams or from reading your post.. Thanks for sharing.. Have a happy week!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-78229023119950560872015-02-09T01:24:00.924-08:002015-02-09T01:24:00.924-08:00It sounds like a wonderful place to retreat and re...It sounds like a wonderful place to retreat and relax. I'm sure you must pick up some famous Kalamata olives when you spend the night there!Corinnehttp://www.reflectionsenroute.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-26742792179424350772015-02-08T14:17:52.414-08:002015-02-08T14:17:52.414-08:00This whole post should be in a travel magazine, go...This whole post should be in a travel magazine, good information and I'm looking forward to seeing the cafes etc. I see Poppy has added not to compare life in Greece to the US or Canada - good advice I'm sure.<br />Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday Jackie.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-83887836006949478332015-02-08T10:43:32.605-08:002015-02-08T10:43:32.605-08:00You guys are so ORGANIZED! I can't wait to see...You guys are so ORGANIZED! I can't wait to see the specifics of your village, the cafes, the shops, the views! You have such admiration and respect for Greece and even when things don't always go as planned (plan for this;)), you handle the situations with respect and understanding, and recognize that every place is different. Save yourselves some unwanted frustration and take a tip from this Canadian expat, here for 26 years: try not to compare too much with the way things are done back home, as the delight and newness of your adventure can quickly turn to disillusionment.<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-31506364916705158372015-02-08T08:50:41.309-08:002015-02-08T08:50:41.309-08:00Beautiful...Beautiful...Muza-chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09397251511678040458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-85322209107124016062015-02-07T17:59:08.988-08:002015-02-07T17:59:08.988-08:00Funny you should mention Bangkok airfares Nancie. ...Funny you should mention Bangkok airfares Nancie. We've just been hunting for ways to get us there for the April cruise and finally cashed in Alaska Air miles and will fly business class from San Francisco -- not such tough duty but I have to admit the airfares did take our breath away. Hey, I hope you are serious about visiting Greece and our area. I think you would love it -- and you might have a new retirement area tempting you!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-71682178881314297852015-02-07T17:56:36.302-08:002015-02-07T17:56:36.302-08:00Well thank you for making a return visit! I did j...Well thank you for making a return visit! I did just sign up to follow your blog but then the page clicked off so I am not sure we show up or not -- let me know and I will try it again if I don't show. We plan to continue our travels and spend several months a year in Greece -- it will be our travel 'base' on the other side of the pond. But we've had so much fun working on the house it is hard to tear ourselves away right now. Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-65648306109848264302015-02-07T17:54:08.883-08:002015-02-07T17:54:08.883-08:00Wait until we get back. . .but when we do, the mat...Wait until we get back. . .but when we do, the mat will be out so keep those bags packed, Amy! This is a great year to visit Greece as the euro is down and so is tourism thanks to the economic discussions taking place there.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-57632862423550756432015-02-07T17:12:09.807-08:002015-02-07T17:12:09.807-08:00Thanks for the detailed guide, Jackie! You know th...Thanks for the detailed guide, Jackie! You know that I definitely want to visit. The cost of the flights from Seattle amaze me. I can barely get to Bangkok out of Seoul for $800.00. See you one of these days! Thanks for linking up this week. #TPThursdayNanciehttp://budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-71628935174668972932015-02-07T13:28:37.649-08:002015-02-07T13:28:37.649-08:00Well, I am visiting after your sweet comment on my...Well, I am visiting after your sweet comment on my blog.<br /><br />I will have to do some back reading to learn you story. Are you traveling the world or have you settled on Greece for a long time period?<br /><br />What an adventure!Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-26236466913734012362015-02-07T13:03:25.499-08:002015-02-07T13:03:25.499-08:00My bags are packed! I'll be there in about 20 ...My bags are packed! I'll be there in about 20 hours, how's that, lol! I've only been to Greece once, and I would love to go back and see other parts of it. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474198992341706776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-78100183028397569942015-02-07T08:02:56.710-08:002015-02-07T08:02:56.710-08:00Oh that is the nicest compliment we have been paid...Oh that is the nicest compliment we have been paid in a long time! Thank you Olympia for your kind words. We can hardly wait to return this spring ~ and are so eager to introduce others to this wonderful country!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-6483306917551925122015-02-06T12:42:24.365-08:002015-02-06T12:42:24.365-08:00You are the best ambassadors of Greece dearest Jac...<br />You are the best ambassadors of Greece dearest Jackie and Joel, foreigns though! I'm so impressed by your excitement and by the tender love you feel about my country! <br />Happy weekend dearest friends! <br />Hugs to both of you! <br />Olympia Things and Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315714666630050229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-61689429238791065772015-02-05T17:22:43.330-08:002015-02-05T17:22:43.330-08:00Keep that thought in mind Mike as you never know w...Keep that thought in mind Mike as you never know what the future might hold. Thanks for stopping by today - always love seeing comments from you.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-89693012827713148582015-02-05T17:21:46.806-08:002015-02-05T17:21:46.806-08:00It is interesting to see the responses of friends ...It is interesting to see the responses of friends - many of whom are out of their comfort zones just talking about us owning a home in Greece. It is as distant in their minds as if I said we'd just bought the Space Station and planned to spend a few months a year there. But then as I said there are others who know our area well and tell us we are living their dream. . .that puts responsibility on us to make the experience one great one for all those we represent!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.com