People always ask me what my favorite trip is, but to me it's all about the experience. Starting off the trip by being pampered is key. Limo to the airport. First class lounge. First class flight. Staying at a five star Virtuoso property. That means an upgrade at check-in, daily breakfast, lots of special "gifts" throughout your stay and at our Athens hotel a three course meal to enjoy. We are well rested. Well fed. And treated very well.
Who you travel with also "makes" the trip. This time I am traveling with Ron & Lisa; Dick& Tracy, Kathleen, Margo, Dyke and myself. All good friends and great traveling companions. Dyke started off by being relieved of his passport, his cash and all his credit cards. All is good again. Note to self. If someone is going to take all your credit cards and cash be sure to have a couple hundred dollars on you so you can pay the taxi and all the fees at the embassy to get your passport back!
We all have a special friend at the King George and The Grand Bretagne Hotels . Georgia Boosalis made sure we got checked in early and VIP treatment throughout. The hotels are located across the street from Syntagma Square. This is a perfect place to tour from and a magnificent view of the acropolis from many rooms and from the rooftop dining as well. Thank you, Georgia.
In Athens you really need a guided tour of the Acropolis. Take good walking shoes and watch your step! The National Archaeological Museum is also terrific and can be done on your own. Parliament buildings, National Garden, Panathenic Stadium, & Temple of Olympia Zeus are all good places for a drive-by or a visit. You can easily walk around the town and see all that you want to see. But you can also use public transportation or a cab for part of the touring. If time try to enjoy the outdoor eating and cafes to enjoy the city and the people.
We say good-bye to Athens today but are now onboard the Seabourn Odyssey for a 14 day Mediterranean Sea cruise. The cruise is also part of Dr. Andrew Weil's wellness tours so lots of healing, yoga, meditation and other wellness modalities.
When I have a break in the fun, I'll add another entry. Bye for now.
Pamela
