The Great Greek Odyssey of 2026

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  • Cats of Greece

    Cats are everywhere in Greece, and everyone takes care of them. There are small dishes of cat food and water left out everywhere. I think they all gave me a wide berth because they sensed I am a dog person. 😂 Read more

  • Day 9 — Our last day of sightseeing

    It’s our final day on Mykonos and wow, I think we saved the best for last, accidentally. We had planned a kayak tour near Panormos Beach for this morning, but the winds are too high, so our tour was cancelled. Caroline and I had decided last night to try the boat to Delos, hoping it… Read more

  • Day 8 — Our last island, Mykonos

    It’s a slow, easy day today. Caroline and I are off to a somewhat early start : out of the hotel by 8:15 to the port to drop off the rental car and wait for our ferry to Mykonos. We are very early for both, so we walk along the port area for some exercise.… Read more

  • Day 7 — Farther afield on Naxos

    Our seventh day in Greece and we still have more to explore. For today’s adventure, we are driving across the island to experience the small villages and ancient buildings. We started with a walk at Grotta Beach, which is supposed to be a good beach for sea glass hunting due to its rocky shoreline. It… Read more

  • Day 4 — Fira and Pyrgos

    We awoke on day 4, and wandered out for a walk while waiting for the villa breakfast to open at 8:30. It was tough waiting for coffee until then!! Breakfast was good: several types of coffee, yummy yogurt, coffee, pastries and so much more. We were proud to be the first ones in to grab… Read more

  • Day 3 — On to Santorini

    After our whirlwind tour of Athens, our next leg of the adventure is Santorini. Our driver advised us to leave for the airport at 6:45 am, due to traffic. We arrived at 7:30 for a 10:00 am flight, and went to check our bags. The lines were surprisingly short. Good thing, because both Caroline and… Read more

  • Day 2 — A lot of ancient history

    Our second day in Athens was all about history. Well, after a breakfast of bougatsa and freddo cappuccino. After fueling up, we walked down to the Ancient Agora. We weren’t sure what to expect, but the museum helped set the stage for what we were about to see. It was mind blowing to see structures… Read more