Trip was amazing, but travel logistics were exhausting! We had three flights yesterday (four for my sister) & it was a 24 hour travel day for two of us, and closer to 30 hours for my sister, as her final leg was delayed. Poor thing.
I will definitely prioritize places that are closer next time, but absolutely loved, loved Paros & would take M there if it gets any easier to get there. I've heard they are expanding their airport a bit.
Gorgeous! So glad you had a fantastic time! Cindy in the South
ReplyDeleteIt really was so lovely! I would minimize logistics next time for sure, and have some ideas, if M & I ever end up there again. - HP
DeleteWonderful. Yes, I had two connections g flights but that was more budget as I only went to Athens.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a production with the connections! I'm lucky for most of my travel that we fly out of SFO, which is a major hub for most destinations. It's more unusual for me to need a connection. - HP
DeleteWelcome home! No matter how fab a trip is, a difficult journey home just makes the GETTING home all the sweeter!
ReplyDeleteWe've been to Greece a couple of times, and it is always wonderful. In some ways I feel like it's a slightly overlooked region compared to, say, Britain, France, Spain. I"m not sure why, other than the overall economics perhaps? But so glad you went there and experienced it for yourself.
I think, at least for the US, it's also just quite difficult to get to? Add in any island travel & that makes it much more complicated. I can get to the UK, France or Spain in one flight, vs 3 flights for any of the islands. Athens I could do in 2 flights. But yes, it's super lovely & enjoyable to be there. - HP
DeleteNew follower! We are about to get direct flights to Greece from DFW- still long but that might help a bit!
ReplyDeleteWelcome, Karen! And, envious of the direct flight option from DFW! SFO is pretty limited on that side, given west coast location. We are lucky for most destinations, at least. - HP
DeleteGlad you had a wonderful trip! I envy your travels but not the flight home.
ReplyDeleteTrip was wonderful, but now jet lag & yes, that killer day of travel home! - HP
DeleteWow - I bet you are tired with a capital T but it looks so beautiful. Tell me about the food...ha! My favorite thing.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, the food was incredible. We had so many fabulous meals. I also loved the local cheese. I think it's a gruyere style, but super mild & goes with everything. We ate so many Greek salads, gyros, shrimp with orzo... it was all delicious! We had some really great experiences. - HP
DeleteSo glad you had a wonderful time. I love Greece, love the food! Not Bossy!
ReplyDeleteI spent a month in Paros last year as part of a 3 month trip, it was my favourite place. Planning a trip back to Greece next year, can’t wait. Long flight from Australia.
ReplyDeleteVery jealous you spent a month in Paros - that sounds amazing. Ironically, I can get direct to New Zealand in significantly less time than Greece. Greece is closer, but logistics are much more challenging. I have a post coming up on what we did on each island & enjoyed the most + what we would do differently next time. - HP
DeleteGreat looking forward to reading it.
DeleteOh wow, just beautiful! Welcome Home!
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