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Travel Day #2 from Athens to Phoenix

On June 15, 2023July 8, 2023 By DBmakesIn Greece and Italy June 202310 Comments

Thursday, June 15, 2023 Holli and Kristen were up and gone way early in the morning. Their journey home was scheduled for Frankfurt, then Chicago. I pray their travels are smooth since they had crazy issues on the front end. I woke up to a text from United: my flight out of Athens is delayed. …

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Travel Day #1 from Naples back to Athens

On June 14, 2023July 8, 2023 By DBmakesIn Greece and Italy June 20235 Comments

Wednesday, June 14 2023 It was a beautiful yet early start to our first travel day. 6:10am In our van heading to the airport. They look pretty chipper! The 3 of us flew back to Athens on Easy Jet, and Lynda and Pete took a high-speed train to Rome for their stand-by connection. It's great …

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Pompeii, Italy

On June 14, 2023June 27, 2023 By DBmakesIn Greece and Italy June 202315 Comments

Tuesday, June 13 2023 What a lovely and relaxing morning with a late check out at 1pm.  This hotel had great WiFi, so I started my day lounging in bed and watching a Netflix movie that had been downloaded to my phone.  I just made it to breakfast before they closed. I brought some of …

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Sorrento, Italy

On June 13, 2023June 27, 2023 By DBmakesIn Greece and Italy June 20236 Comments

Monday, June 12 2023 It was a slow and easy start to our Monday. We all slept in a bit and met for breakfast to discuss our day. H&K decided to stay "home" and locally explore and enjoy the pool. The 3 of us decided to check out Sorrento. Massa Labrense is about 25 minutes …

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The Amalfi Coast, Italy

On June 12, 2023June 27, 2023 By DBmakesIn Greece and Italy June 202310 Comments

Sunday, June 11, 2023 After all of the hustle, bustle, and tourists, this hotel is a very welcome retreat.  Hotel Delle Palme in Massa Lubrense The bar The dining room.  Breakfast is included Sitting room with a view There is no American audio on these TVs, and I don't care.  We will be home and …

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Bye bye Greece, hello Italy

On June 10, 2023June 27, 2023 By DBmakesIn Greece and Italy June 202313 Comments

Saturday, June 10 2023 All good things must end, and our cruise is no exception.  Good Morning America, ah no, Greece I had my last lovely meal, on the Crystal ship, in the dining room for breakfast.  I'm glad I could say goodbye to our waiter, JoJo. Compared to a large ship, the disembarkation was …

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