Let me try some pics and news about our latest trip. It's turning out to be the most expensive trip ever - it cost plenty, but we had a leaky pipe in the downstairs of our Lolo house while we were away and --- Oh, well, it's under control but the bill is out of this world!

But, Greece. We went first to the island of Naxos. Loved it! If you ever go there, be sure to stay at the Hotel Grotta! The family owned and run hotel was great, and the family members were all so friendly and helpful.
Here's the link: http://www.hotelgrotta.gr/



We enjoyed four days there - time enough to explore the town, the archaeological sites, the Venetian connection, the beach, the shops and the restaurants. we also explored the island, one day by car and one day on a four wheeler - that was another adventure! Thank goodness for the icecream truck!). Lots to see and we had fun.
I then went to my conference while G'pa stayed in Athens. We both enjoyed our stays. Then G'pa traveled to Thessaloniki to meet up with me and we left next day (separately because we lost each other! But I will not go into that debacle)for Halkidiki and the town of Sarti. Great fun! I planned that part, and my only requirement was beach and sun and swimming and eating and drinking and relaxing! It met all of those! Great! I recommend Sarti. We bought a snorkeling set and had lots of fun with it. We found an isolated cove which we had to ourselves for two days. Perfect!
Then we traveled to England to visit both my brothers and my mother. Quite a change, climatewise. But great to see all my family members. We had some fun too. Went to Billy Elliot the musical in London, and to As you like it at the Shakespeare theater in Stratford.
Also went to the car boot sale on sunday morning at Long Marston with my younger bro!