Readers, Welcome to my blog (formerly Birds, Blooms, Books, etc). I'm entering a new decade taking on the challenge of moving from Maryland after living there 46 years and learning about my new home here in New England in the Live Free or Die state - New Hampshire. Join me as a write this new chapter of my life.

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Postcard from Syros Island

Our first island stop. Rough seas delayed our departure from Athens and itinerary had to be changed. 



We had a wonderful walking tour at 9 am Sunday. We joined two other couples for lunch at a nice restaurant we found. 



Many more photos once I return home.

Saturday, April 18, 2026

More Random Photos

 Southern Spain 2023









We were told that wifi from Greece while we are on a ship may be spotty.  So if there have been no Postcards from Greece it's because of the wifi issue. 

(Wrote this April 8th)

Flowers and Cats Postcard

 


Love this rock garden at Poseidon’s Temple.











Cats are everywhere. 

In other news sea has been too high for us to go to first stop. Itinerary changed and first island dropped. Now plan is to sail Saturday evening for Ephesus, Turkey


Winds are at 35 mph. 




Friday, April 17, 2026

Parthenon Postcard

 The Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens has been here for 25 centuries. It has survived wars, looting, desecration, and pollution and yet it stands. 

Night view from a restaurant  Wednesday evening. 


We walked up for a close up view early Thursday morning. 



Relief below is reproduction. Original looted by Lord Elgin and now in British Museum. Greece wants them back. 



Renovation work continues. 






Looking up from starting point 


Today, Friday we head to the small ship for the rest of our trip to five or more islands.