tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post8862817248079528031..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Leaving Home ~ Heading HomeJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-44767379654692725642016-04-15T20:47:47.763-07:002016-04-15T20:47:47.763-07:00Just catching up with you, and happy to see that y...Just catching up with you, and happy to see that you're back in Greece! Yes, I'm one of the "You're living my dream, tell me everything!" types, so I'll be hanging on every word!Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474198992341706776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-64966298494162710252016-04-13T22:29:30.617-07:002016-04-13T22:29:30.617-07:00Who takes care of either of your houses when you a...Who takes care of either of your houses when you are away? Do you just lock up and go? Is a property manager involved or helpful neighbors? That was one of the headaches for me of being an expat, especially when a large tree in the front yard of my Texas home died and had to be chopped down while I was at my Malaysian home.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-81139543266339922702016-04-05T21:40:00.951-07:002016-04-05T21:40:00.951-07:00It took a bit of a leap of courage, but we are so ...It took a bit of a leap of courage, but we are so very glad we did it! Thanks for the wishes Mary, they are appreciated.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-65798392683022499422016-04-05T21:38:45.911-07:002016-04-05T21:38:45.911-07:00Well Mom Cat gave birth sometime Sunday evening or...Well Mom Cat gave birth sometime Sunday evening or Monday in the grove just above us as she left a waddling pregnant woman and came back ravenously hungry on Tuesday a slim, trim cat. And the baby you saw on FB has wiggled into our hearts and we've been feeding it and brushing it and it is curled up on a deck cushion sound asleep this morning. Always a new challenge here! Thx for the visit, Nancie.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-60567794931975570642016-04-05T21:36:08.941-07:002016-04-05T21:36:08.941-07:00Absolutely right on, Ruth. We do enjoy seeing each...Absolutely right on, Ruth. We do enjoy seeing each other when we get together and take up right where we left off. And you can never have too many friends. Thanks for sharing your experience.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-57433833114647068562016-04-05T03:37:00.405-07:002016-04-05T03:37:00.405-07:00Such stunning beauty and I am green eyed already.....Such stunning beauty and I am green eyed already...well Hazel, but they become a little greener here. To live a life of journey and adventure...I would adore it. Keep it going, it is wonderful~Mary Howell Cromerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-43819996045509967212016-04-05T02:28:02.088-07:002016-04-05T02:28:02.088-07:00I love that first quote, Jackie. Your photos are g...I love that first quote, Jackie. Your photos are gorgeous, too. It's wonderful how you and Joel have assimilated into this expat life style. Fingers crossed that the fur kids make an appearance. Nanciehttp://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-82691983027876167362016-04-04T21:38:35.439-07:002016-04-04T21:38:35.439-07:00When I moved from Puerto Rico to California, I &qu...When I moved from Puerto Rico to California, I "lost" a lot of friends too. I used to have a lot of friends in a city located 30 miles from where I live now. Once I moved, I kind of lost touch with some of them too. I have learned that no matter what you do, people will continue with their lives. I do not think those friends which you do not contact that often stop being friends. You continue to love them and you have a great time with them once you reunite. They are there for you and you are there for them. In the meanwhile, you continue making new friends.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263301081869858071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-146469715331086342016-04-04T21:25:28.738-07:002016-04-04T21:25:28.738-07:00So glad to hear you'll be back. And where do ...So glad to hear you'll be back. And where do you live in the Pacific Northwest (my other home)?Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-43154188828569632952016-04-04T21:21:07.646-07:002016-04-04T21:21:07.646-07:00Thanks much for the visit and we do hope you'l...Thanks much for the visit and we do hope you'll be back often and would love to read your comments!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-15598108624413977422016-04-04T21:20:28.136-07:002016-04-04T21:20:28.136-07:00Thanks Irene. I am afraid those two cats may be hi...Thanks Irene. I am afraid those two cats may be history as they've still not returned. In their place we have/had (she's off I think giving birth) a very pregnant Mom Cat and a new scruffy little thing that we think was 'dumped' in the area. It can be tough on cat lovers here. . .Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-49126801214766935152016-04-04T21:18:41.785-07:002016-04-04T21:18:41.785-07:00Thanks much for the visit and glad you are enjoyin...Thanks much for the visit and glad you are enjoying our adventures.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-52707761213200514692016-04-04T21:17:58.631-07:002016-04-04T21:17:58.631-07:00Kay, the Wall Street Journal has an ex pat FB page...Kay, the Wall Street Journal has an ex pat FB page in which issues such as being a single ex-pat are often discussed. You might try joining it and asking the question. "Glamour Granny" is a blog written by a single woman who was living in Istanbul when I first started reading it and now is in Spain. You might check it out as well.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-36428833856367217342016-04-04T21:15:20.256-07:002016-04-04T21:15:20.256-07:00We are loving life in Greece! Thanks so much for s...We are loving life in Greece! Thanks so much for stopping by~Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-14530063224884237612016-04-04T21:14:47.480-07:002016-04-04T21:14:47.480-07:00It has been a year and I have come to that conclus...It has been a year and I have come to that conclusion as well, Donna. While many want to see me while I am back in the States (which is wonderful) and they lament my leaving, they don't often stay in touch although with social media it is a snap. It was hard on the psyche at first, but I'm coming around to accepting it as part of this life.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-13406769467916627932016-04-04T21:12:28.355-07:002016-04-04T21:12:28.355-07:00Thanks much, Rajesh, glad you enjoyed them.Thanks much, Rajesh, glad you enjoyed them.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-25179131786972583632016-04-04T21:12:03.734-07:002016-04-04T21:12:03.734-07:00We were just saying last night that the view here ...We were just saying last night that the view here is so breathtaking that sometimes you can't quite process it all - we do feel blessed! Have a great week, Eileen.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-39609846017252497812016-04-04T21:11:00.874-07:002016-04-04T21:11:00.874-07:00It will be fun to stay in touch with each other...It will be fun to stay in touch with each other's adventures and experiences! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment~Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-15015695544976409132016-04-04T20:35:39.037-07:002016-04-04T20:35:39.037-07:00How interesting! I will be back to read more!How interesting! I will be back to read more!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-77312371229312780282016-04-04T20:10:19.756-07:002016-04-04T20:10:19.756-07:00Welcome home! How nice to return to new friends an...Welcome home! How nice to return to new friends and beautiful cats like those. Your new life is inspiring.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869095674448801447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-36328660618874520442016-04-04T17:46:45.505-07:002016-04-04T17:46:45.505-07:00I've often thought I would be happy to do that...I've often thought I would be happy to do that. I love to hear all about your adventures! ~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-80882553363681489742016-04-04T15:05:29.860-07:002016-04-04T15:05:29.860-07:00There certainly couldn't be a prettier locatio...There certainly couldn't be a prettier location than where you are! I've followed your move with interest as I want to leave where I live - it was a mistake to have moved here but I have to sell to have the money to leave. I'm mulling an ex-pat move but as a single person it's a bit different. I need to find somewhere - whether in the US or elsewhere that has a friendly vibe. I wonder how I look that info up? :) I hope the kitties return!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054594160137017510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-42833896689008794342016-04-04T09:26:53.210-07:002016-04-04T09:26:53.210-07:00I have never been to Greece but it looks gorgeous ...I have never been to Greece but it looks gorgeous and you look as if you are enjoying life.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-8843472732096094252016-04-04T08:31:32.599-07:002016-04-04T08:31:32.599-07:00This intro to your ex-pat life was very interestin...This intro to your ex-pat life was very interesting. I look forward to reading more. I had a recent conversation with a friend about how ex-pats or people who travel almost constantly lose connections with people and families start to continue traditions without them. There are ways to keep in touch but it takes an effort that I think only the closest are willing to expend. But as you've pointed out there is lots to celebrate about the ex-pat life. And you make a lot of new friends. Donna Jankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654611289969837061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-29144026056314088972016-04-04T08:27:47.438-07:002016-04-04T08:27:47.438-07:00Interesting shots of the place.Interesting shots of the place.Rajeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com