The day has dawned rather grey for Florida, but still, we’re on our way to do bucket list stuff!! And today’s is an exciting one for the husband, space nerd that he is, as we’re visiting the Kennedy Space Centre!! Home to a huge visitor’s centre where you can get close to a huge arrayContinue reading “Nasa and space stuff”
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Buckle up, it’s roadtripping time
It’s touchdown time for our second trip ever to the good old USA. This time it’s a fortnights fly drive around the sunshine state of Florida. Landing in the smaller, less hectic Orlando Melbourne airport our first stop is to pick up our trusted steed for the next 14 days. We opt for an AmericanContinue reading “Buckle up, it’s roadtripping time”
Fantastic Florida!
So the hubby is 50 and we’d been planning a special break since March this year. Which up until four days before we we due to fly was going to be Egypt complete with pyramids, Nile cruise and all manner of ancient wonders. However, sadly due to the rapidly deteriorating situation in the region, weContinue reading “Fantastic Florida!”
Beach day
Final looks at our trip around Thassos and it’s all about the beaches including Glyfoneri. My face may not full convey the delight I am experiencing tbf . . . Then onto Potos for a final snorkle and swimming session for the water baby. Off to check out some fishys! My all action hero 🙂Continue reading “Beach day”
Thassos town
The largest town on the island is of course Thassos town and it is a bustling little hive of restaurants and shops full of traditional souvenirs. The town is also called Limenas Thasou – or for short just Limenas. Thassos town also has a beautiful little beach As I am constantly on the look outContinue reading “Thassos town”
Megalos Prinos
Kazаviti (also knоwn as Megаlοs Prinos) is a quaint mοuntain villаgе in Thassos with trаditiоnal architecture and a sleepy atmosphere. It’s made up οf two neighbоrhοods – Miкrо Kazaviti аnd Меgalο Кazаviti, forming оne village. Cobbled streets and quaint balconied buildings set around a tranquil village square that adds to the sleepy charm of MegalosContinue reading “Megalos Prinos”
Theologos
The traditional village of Theologos is a beautiful village full of magnificent, but crumbling houses and mansions. Theologos is one of the oldest villages in Thassos and in 1979 it was declared the cultural capital of the island because of its architecture and traditional setting. Because of its heritage status, many people were unable toContinue reading “Theologos”
Swingers
Just a few snaps of us finding, and enjoying a beach swing! No idea of the name of the beach as I am a crappy blogger sometimes!! Yes we are apparently fully grown adults – but hey! Who can resist a swing! Look at the sheer joy on his little face! Priceless!
Cave church and blue water
Meandering back from Aliki quarry and I can’t help but be drawn into the stunning blue waters around the island. All Greek islands have this intense, utterly stunning blue waters that seem almost fake. If only I could bottle that colour, warmth and smell for use on wintery days back in the UK. The localContinue reading “Cave church and blue water”
Aliki quarries
After the refreshing dip at Giola lagoon we head to Aliki ancient marble quarry. They are the partially submerged ruins of a white marble quarry used in ancient Greece for over 1,200 years. White marble was a sought after commodity in ancient Greece as it was considered purer and more desirable for building temples andContinue reading “Aliki quarries”