tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post891253839687202067..comments2024-03-11T03:36:53.787-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: O’la Kala’ ~ All is Good in our Corner of GreeceJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-21304064592446643062015-12-15T08:19:07.153-08:002015-12-15T08:19:07.153-08:00Interesting tour of Greek. Wonderful images.Interesting tour of Greek. Wonderful images.Rajeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-27404980801487390702015-12-13T22:30:31.717-08:002015-12-13T22:30:31.717-08:00You are so right Nancie and we are amazed at how w...You are so right Nancie and we are amazed at how well we've adapted to this laid-back rural village lifestyle! You buy the island and we will all come visit.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-75328994979879833432015-12-13T22:29:20.872-08:002015-12-13T22:29:20.872-08:00I will do a post on Kalamata and its olives. Olive...I will do a post on Kalamata and its olives. Olives, olives everywhere! Thanks for visiting Michele!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-30694921307221077522015-12-13T14:18:47.656-08:002015-12-13T14:18:47.656-08:00There's something to be said for living a litt...There's something to be said for living a little off the beaten track these days. I didn't realize that only 166 of the Greek Islands are inhabited. Maybe I'll look into buying one of the smaller ones for me and Indy. Princess, Tom, and the kids could come for a visit! :)Nanciehttp://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-14657835042740208612015-12-11T20:10:46.863-08:002015-12-11T20:10:46.863-08:00Part of me has wondered if you have a flow of refu...Part of me has wondered if you have a flow of refugees walking by the Stone Houst on the Hill. On the other hand, as you pointed out, I knew that Greece is a big, multi-island country and that you might be a ways off from where the news grabbing situations are. I'd love to see more photos of Kalamata. I imagine olives everywhere.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-67425698324288166942015-12-11T05:23:41.145-08:002015-12-11T05:23:41.145-08:00Thanks Krista and a very happy holiday season to y...Thanks Krista and a very happy holiday season to you and Bear as well!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-16648499361809098152015-12-11T05:23:06.996-08:002015-12-11T05:23:06.996-08:00I also thought it terrible until a friend pointed ...I also thought it terrible until a friend pointed out that how many people would get money every day anyway and if they did that would be 1,800 a month which is a lot of cash for an average family for a monthly withdrawal. Hopefully the controls will slacken and life can get on even more solid ground here. We had a lot of work done in our absence and thought contractors would be knocking at our door the first day we were here. We've been here over two months and have yet to receive bills, so it can't be all that bad in this area anyway.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-81484692254910982752015-12-11T05:19:39.591-08:002015-12-11T05:19:39.591-08:00We also found that fact interesting as well as tha...We also found that fact interesting as well as that credit cards could be used. The media made it sound like destitute people were lining up for just a bit of cash and had no other options. I'll keep my reporter's hat on for a while longer!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-44083072693881733952015-12-11T05:18:02.957-08:002015-12-11T05:18:02.957-08:00Thanks Ruth, nice to know I am giving another side...Thanks Ruth, nice to know I am giving another side to those headlines! Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-33569480238552051932015-12-11T05:17:15.378-08:002015-12-11T05:17:15.378-08:00Glad you enjoyed it Indiana! Here's hoping th...Glad you enjoyed it Indiana! Here's hoping they will soon rebound as there are some wonderful people here in need of a positive turn in their government's financial situation.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-71035627508100309092015-12-11T03:10:34.890-08:002015-12-11T03:10:34.890-08:00I'm so glad you are safe and well, dear Jackie...I'm so glad you are safe and well, dear Jackie. XO Wishing you a beautiful and happy holiday. :-) Rambling Tarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06615148443032981296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-5918411811746394212015-12-10T20:08:46.058-08:002015-12-10T20:08:46.058-08:00Hi Jackie, your life in Greece sounds idyllic. I c...Hi Jackie, your life in Greece sounds idyllic. I can just imagine the hustle and bustle of the olive season. How long does it last? <br />I didn't realize there were so many islands in Greece. <br />Hope the economic situation gets better soon - I can only imagine what it must be like being able to get only 60 Euros of your own money each day. Marcia Maynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11440784672721958320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-5255448129217461182015-12-10T19:19:56.793-08:002015-12-10T19:19:56.793-08:00I was very interested to hear that Greek Debit Car...I was very interested to hear that Greek Debit Cards could be used outside of the banks to pay for things. That is a much better scenario than the 60 Euro a day cash withdrawal scenario that we got in Australia too. Lucky we have our own reporter on the ground in the Mani!Budget Travel Talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06943323587509491729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-81932319196985299422015-12-10T17:07:28.248-08:002015-12-10T17:07:28.248-08:00Hello, glad to know "all is good" there....Hello, glad to know "all is good" there. All is good here to even though we are pretty close to all the stuff that is happening with regards to San Bernardino. Thanks for doing these updates. I prefer to read the current events in Greece from you than from the media.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263301081869858071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-62388987076473874902015-12-10T06:06:05.735-08:002015-12-10T06:06:05.735-08:00This was such a informative article on Greece. I w...This was such a informative article on Greece. I was there last Dec and I have fond memories of the place and people there. I did read about the economic turmoil they went through recently. I am sure they will pick up fast!<br />The number of islands they have stunned me!Indranihttp://isharethese.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-36795678415972702132015-12-09T22:51:03.323-08:002015-12-09T22:51:03.323-08:00Very good stuff with good ideas and concepts, lots...Very good stuff with good ideas and concepts, lots of great information and inspiration, both of which we all need. <br />online nursing degree programhttp://aimsely.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-29107574174415069672015-12-09T21:18:09.164-08:002015-12-09T21:18:09.164-08:00Thanks for stopping by BJ and it is nice to know y...Thanks for stopping by BJ and it is nice to know you thought of us when you bought olives. One of these days you may find products from The Stone House on the Hill on your shelves (of course pigs will be flying overhead when you do) :-) !!! Hugs, J.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-73471094432080759192015-12-09T21:16:40.919-08:002015-12-09T21:16:40.919-08:00I think you are absolutely correct: Greece is the ...I think you are absolutely correct: Greece is the cradle of civilization and they've managed many attacks throughout history. They will win this battle as well (I hope)!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-80186073546706338002015-12-09T21:15:34.858-08:002015-12-09T21:15:34.858-08:00Olympia, I was hoping you'd add such a comment...Olympia, I was hoping you'd add such a comment. I've got friends throughout Greece and all are saying times are tough but life remains good here. Looking forward to meeting you and I have set that as a goal for our spring visit! Time we head your way and see what a beautiful area you live in as well. Hugs, JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-25934055369374188882015-12-09T21:13:53.488-08:002015-12-09T21:13:53.488-08:00Thanks! I take your comment as a real compliment b...Thanks! I take your comment as a real compliment because you've lived here longer than us and know this place well. Thanks for writing~ and reporting this on FB!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-25010864542451820432015-12-09T21:12:32.655-08:002015-12-09T21:12:32.655-08:00Life in this ex pat mode does simpler even with th...Life in this ex pat mode does simpler even with the red tape we sometimes encounter, doesn't it, Anita? I'll be following your adventures. . .enjoy!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-72049471031986735172015-12-09T14:26:33.470-08:002015-12-09T14:26:33.470-08:00O, what wonderful photos you send us....sooo prett...O, what wonderful photos you send us....sooo pretty.<br />I bought olive oil yesterday at World Market and "Jackie and Joel" were in my mind. :)<br />I think we've all prayed for Greece to get their financial feet back on the ground. <br />oxoxoxbj https://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-47517009192976150022015-12-09T11:06:30.315-08:002015-12-09T11:06:30.315-08:00Very interesting to read about your comments about...Very interesting to read about your comments about the impact of the economic crisis on this region of Greece and delighted to read that life seems to go on without major changes. Greeks have survived many other crises in their long history; they will pull through this one as well. Thanks for this fascinating piece!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00032970769390789212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-88438874059727216302015-12-09T02:12:06.277-08:002015-12-09T02:12:06.277-08:00You have chose to live in one of the most blessed ...You have chose to live in one of the most blessed sites of Greece but I can assure you that life is beautiful and peaceful in many other parts of this country.<br />May you have a happy countdown to Christmas and hoping that one day soon or later we meet each other!<br />Hugs, OlympiaThings and Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315714666630050229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-25608940495723806262015-12-09T01:45:17.342-08:002015-12-09T01:45:17.342-08:00Great article and Jackie you have portrayed Greece...Great article and Jackie you have portrayed Greece and especially The Mani honestly and with an eye of someone who loves it so well. A wonderful place holding many secrets, the biggest that not a lot of people have even heard of it and that's why we love it so much too. Of course what makes it so special is the Maniots themselves who have welcomed us so warmly. SusanBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912309039165699325noreply@blogger.com