The beautiful game is the one that makes you feel something. – Pelé One of the best things about a roving retirement is discovering strange new holidays in foreign places and joining the faithful to watch fútbol (a.k.a. soccer). Holidays National Day in Granada, Spain (October 12) The day after we arrived in Southern Spain, … More Holidays, festivals & fútbol
Every sip of sangria is a taste of summer, no matter the season. – Anonymous Some of the best food finds are discovered in the least likely places. When traveling Robie and I eat mostly local fare. But sometimes trying food we know and love halfway around the globe gives new life to the original. … More Sangria, a healthy little fruit salad
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. – Socrates Our time in Greece was truly special, from exploring the island of Ikaria where we spent the majority of our time, to revisiting Athens after 29 years, exploring Mykonos in the off season and seeing the port city of Patros. This magical country … More Gallery of Greece
“Freedom or Death” – Motto of the City of Athens To accompany Reid’s recent post about our return to Athens, some photographs from our visit.
And here’s how it all started. – Glenn Fry during The Eagles’ “Hell Freezes Over” live concert Robie and I were returning to the scene of the crime. Years earlier, we translated our birth certificates into Greek, made an appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Athens and got permission to marry in a foreign country. … More Athens: A new 5,000-year-old city
