There are few things that excite me more than free wine and wifi in the sky. Well maybe a few things, but not many. I remember the first (and only) time I made a phone call from a plane…it was equally exhilarating and so very very Jetsons and I’m sure it was already old technology at the time, but it didn’t matter. I was like “I’m calling you…FROM A PLANE”. It cost $63.22 for barely 2 minutes, but hot damn, it was worth it.
And yet, no matter how wowed I still get by all things tech (I just found an outlet under my economy seat!), just getting good old Stanley out for another adventure is downright toe curling! He was a little dusty, poor guy hasn’t been away for a while, he still doesn’t know how to pack himself (freakin’ millennial), but I just get so excited by his yellowness and that exclamation point that just screams “Eureka, you’re going somewhere!”
(By the way, I know I sound absolutely, certifiably insane when I talk about my backpack like he’s a person, and that he has a name…and a gender, and that I really do kind of wish he would pack himself, and that I take pictures of him—I have one of him unpacked that I didn’t post but only because it was a little blurry, not because it was weird or anything—but, honestly, let’s just all take a moment here to be truly thankful I haven’t started taking mini-Tricia with me yet. Oh yeah…that’s happening.)
So I’m on my way to Athens now, somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean (SO COOL! I mean, 1. I’m in the sky and 2. I’m online and 3. come on, I’m in the sky people…sorry, but that really is truly phenomenal) to visit my dear friend Zeta and her family before heading off to Kefalonia and Zakinthos for a week or two (haven’t decided yet) and then on to the Asturias region in Spain for a few more weeks to get my Spanish on.
And I’m even more excited than usual because I’m going to places in both Greece and Spain I haven’t been yet. I was in Corfu (which is close to K&Z in the Ionian Sea) on my very first trip to Greece in 1988, back in the day when you had to find a post office and sometimes stand and wait for one or two hours for an operator to try and connect you to the States. Yeah, I’m that old. Guess what, Greek Island Post Office? I made a phone call from the sky once! And…I have an outlet under my seat! Boom.
Yeah, no more free wine for me.
So, I’m going to try and post a lot on this trip (ha!) because I love to write and share photography and stories and experiences and vent and also to let anyone who worries about me (yes, even at my age, Mommy, Sandra, Roe) know that I’m safe. I’m going to turn comments back on (Ben) if you feel like writing and sharing and venting too! I love reading as much as I love writing, even more.
Efharisto poli!
Yay! I hope you and Stanley have a great trip. Stanley, keep your zipper zipped please! Love you mi prima de la sol!♡ So happy that you are writing this trip. 🙂
Efharisto poli! Sagapo poli!! Love you too, mi prima del sol!! Finally in my little art house after a long, but fun, day of cross-Greece bus and ferry travel! Will definitely post tomorrow, and so happy you’re reading (and commenting!) x
Yay!!! Another adventure blog!!! I love reading your thoughts and seeing your travels!! I feel like I’m right with you when you describe these places and show your amazing photography!!! Safe travels! Xoxo …..have you thought about writing a book ??? Lol
Yay!! You’re reading my adventure blog!! And commenting!! I love love love seeing your name pop up, always warms my heart and makes you feel like you’re right here with me too! You would love the trees, there’s a big secret olive tree near here and I’ll take a picture for you and try to get the scoop about why it’s such a special secret. Maybe I’ll write a book about trees ( ;
Love you, miss you xoxo
Hi Tricia, I’m sheila Sandra’s friend. I’ve heard a lot about you and your adventures over the years, you and they sound amazing and pretty bad Ass! I can totally relate to your excitement about connection from the sky , Unfortunately I’m a chicken and haven’t flown recently but my son went to California with out me ( which def was a little scary for me ) but texted me through the whole flight!!! I was not only amazined but so happy to hear him through a 6 hour flight !! Lol( don’t think he was as happy about that lol) anyways I wish you and Stanley a safe and a magnificent trip filled with wonderful memories and now I’ll be able to hear about it from you and Sandra!! Looking forward to it !! Safe travels!!!
Hi Sheila!
I think I met you once, but I feel like I know you from your virtual interaction with Sandra!! Thank you and thanks so much for reading (and how great was it that you were able to stay in touch with your son in real time when he was on a plane! I’m sure you were still super nervous but constant contact definitely helps!)
Safe travels Tricia!! With you in spirit from California!! Looking forward to reading of your adventures.
Hi Tom! This island is so stunning, you would LOVE it! And this little house is just incredible! Will post some pics tomorrow…thank you so much for reading!
Tricia! You’re in Greece!!? I’m in Athens…I wish I knew you where passing through on your way to the Islands as it would have been great to have a fredo espresso or a drink! I will follow your adventure…
Kalo vradi
Pat
Pat! Get your ass over to Kefalonia, I will be in this gorgeous house for at least 10 days, it’s magical! It’s an easy bus/ferry trip and there are daily flights too. May go back to Athens to fly to Spain, but (more likely) will hop on a ferry somewhere around here to Italy and travel overland to Spain.
Do you live in Athens now? Wow! Lucky boy. I know you played there, maybe last year?, I remember telling my friends about your concert.
Pome!
I am so envious of the traveling life you lead and I do enjoy reading your blog. Go Tricia!
Hey Scott! So nice to hear from you, hope all is well. Glad you enjoy reading, and thanks for taking the time to comment! We still need to plan a fab 4 trip to Chicago some June. Maybe 2017?