WanderingWendy

Every island tells it's own story. After leaving Kythnos we sailed to a beautiful cove off of Serifos. We anchored at sea and snorkeled. The water was the most beautiful green with shades of deep blue. You could see 30 feet down. It was a bit choppy but refreshing as our Temps were unusually high, like almost 100 degrees. After we finish our swim, we headed to Sifnos for the night. We are settling in with a cool drink after a long day of sailing and high heat. We're having pizza tonight after 10 nights of mostly fish. Although Roger did have a local delicacies last night, GOAT. Heading to Ios tomorrow and then on to Santorini for a few nights off the boat. This has shaped up to be an amazing adventure.... read more

Our first full day out to sea found us enjoying the deep blue waters of the Sarconic Gulf. We ported in Aegina and climbed to the mountain top to see the Temple of Aphaia (490 BC). It was hot, hot, hot. Aegina is home to what many believe to be the best pistachios ever! Of course, we bought some and enjoyed them along the way. After spending a few minutes in the quaint village, we plunged into the sea to cool off before setting sail for Poros. Sailing into Poros is like sailing into a fairy tale. It is a beautiful cliff side town that seems to say 'come sailor and lay your head for the night, here you will find rest'. Throughout Poros mother nature rewarded us with climbing bougainvillea, jasmine and cactus in bloom. ... read more

Rising early today, we walked to the Acropolis of Athens. This ancient ruin is located on a massive rocky outcrop above the city of Athens. There we found several ancient buildings of historic significance. The most famous of these being the Parthenon. After hiking up a somewhat treacherous stairway that has probably been there for hundreds of years, we found ourselves amidst history. It is nearly impossible to fathom how the Parthenon was built in its day. I am in awe of the fact that tons of marble and rock were formed by man and possibly a cantilever that resulted in these massive architectural structures. After spending hours on top overlooking the expansiveness that is Athens, we descended into Plaka. Plaka is considered one of the oldest neighborhoods in Athens. There you find narrow streets lined ... read more

Day 2 in Athens finds us once again touring on foot. I find it is the best way to truly see Athens as we make our way through all the narrow streets with their many nooks and crannies. After making a quick stop for some Lattes and a danish, we head towards the National Gardens. As an avid gardener, I had to take time to stroll through Greece's National Garden. We found it to be an oasis in the midst of a huge metropolis that is home to over 6 Million people.... read more

And we're off. After 9 months of planning, we leave today to explore the wonders of Greece. We are so excited for what is yet to come.... read more