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Trip End Aug 20, 2008

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Flag of Greece Santorini, Cyclades, Greece
Saturday, June 21, 2008

We flew back through Madrid last night and stayed in Athens then left for an early flight this morning for Santorini. It's a beautiful area and the people are incredibly friendly. Jess Thompson (Mirak) and George - we gave a shout out to the land of your people!

We have a couple hours to kill in Santorini before boarding the sailboat this evening so we're sitting at a cafe trying to catch up on a few things. We will be joined by 6 other tourists from all over the world and one skipper to sail the 50-foot boat that we'll call home for the next 7 nights. Mom and Dad - hopefully all those years of sailing lessons will finally pay off... Port is the left side, right, no left? Kidding, just kidding.

Amandah - you'd be happy to hear that our taxi driver this morning asked about the Red Sox when we told him we were from Boston, and Vanessa - the book you gave us helped us find this very cafe we're sitting in!

More later this week... thanks for all the comments and responses; it's great hearing from everyone!

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jmirak on Jun 22, 2008 at 05:08PM

hi hi hi!!!
Man, i'm so jeleous, sounds like you're having a blast and seeing TONS! Love the stories and updates and can't wait to hear more. FYI..i'm armenian, not greek. However, as Nick's mother said when he was dating kara...'close enough'!! haha. Have fun and keep us informed :) Happy Sailing!! -Jess

cpapazian on Jun 22, 2008 at 08:10PM

hi guys
Andy and LJ,
Glad to hear you're having a blast (although that tour guide in Morocco seemed like a real jabroney). The ATV's in the Sahara sounded legit. You guys are really getting it done over there. But Andy does look a bit too comfortable in the picture featuring his 'European bathing suit' (in fact, I think I've seen him wearing those spandex swim trunks on more than one occasion). Anyway, I can't believe it's only 2 weeks or so before we meet you in Turkey... I'm working on finishing out the itinerary for Bodrum and will send you info later this week. Have fun in Greece!
-Chuck and Christie

geraldsjones on Jun 23, 2008 at 11:23AM

ouzo
sitting here at Espresso Love doing email....glad you got to Greece....long flights....and off to sail....don't forget to hang out the tell tales...all is good....CVJ got back from Atlanta....

LOVE you both...dad

geraldsjones on Jun 23, 2008 at 11:23AM

mecdld on Jun 23, 2008 at 07:12PM

Beth Misses You
Andy- love the boxers. I think you can bring that look back to America. I love the updates and cant wait to see the pics from Greece. LJ-you are going to make an excellent Amazing Race partner for me!

mikemcelaney on Jun 24, 2008 at 08:37PM

Just Caught Up
Hey Guys,

Just getting caught up on your travels. Looks like an amazing time! I was disappointed to hear about the camera but thought it was very kind of you to hire the kid that stole it to take pictures of you during the rest of your trip.

Tell him I think he's doing a great job and to keep posting them for us!

Safe travels,
Mike

sjoyce25 on Jun 25, 2008 at 10:21AM

Love the color
Guy's,
Great color on your travels. I feel like I am sitting shotgun listening to the Boss through Andy's headset without actually having to put them on and can imagine there is dust every where. At least in Morocco. I love the adventure. I'll keep checking in.

Go USA!

-Sean

lptwomey on Jun 25, 2008 at 08:11PM

Greece Lightening
I know lame title, but I couldn't come up with anything more inventive! HA - anyway, just wanted to let you know I am sitting in my office reading all your amazing stories and wishing I was there...or at least doing something similar! I can't wait to see pictures of Greece, it's one of the places Pat and I really want to go. Thanks for giving all of us at home a taste of your vacation!

Laurie

stevekelly on Jun 27, 2008 at 09:00PM

Wish my job didn't start until after Labor Day....
Mac and LJ - I'm now bummed I didn't negotiate a MUCH later start date for my new job. The trip looks awesome. I'm surprised didn't 'almost have to kill' the guide! That's more his style than the passive-aggressive headphones. You must me a good influence on him, LJ.

Headed to the Cape this weekend for the 4th. Bummed to not be taking you guys out in 'Tuition Free' this week, but I'm guessing your adventures might be a little more exciting. Enjoy the sail!

crazyannie on Jun 30, 2008 at 07:58AM

DO IT
Lauren and Andy,

Your trip sounds awesome. I just read all of your entries and it sounds like it's been one adventure after another! I hope you are having a great time in Greece. I can't wait to hear all about it once you get off the boat.

Safe travels,

Annie

PS - Andy, killer bathing suit :) sweet picture!
PPS - 'What was Gram doing at the dunes?!'