Hello blogwatchers - we have been relaxing with Deirdre's cousin Ann and family in the hills of Umbria, and are now in Kos, Greece, where the weather is sunny and the winds are strong. As I write, we are in a pub having a Mythos and gazing across the channel at Turkey. Nice to be here.
To backtrack, thanks so much to Ann, Allen, Joshua and Serena for a wonderful visit. Their Casa is built on a site used as a convent 300 years ago. On Easter Sunday, we were treated to a lunch of roast lamb cooked in the fourno (outdoor oven) by Allen. I must say all the food was amazing, but even more so the friendly company. Conversation around the table with all the relatives was a mix of Italian, French and English, with many jokes and a lot of laughter. A grand time. David and James had a great time getting to know new cousins and can't wait to see them again in Dublin in June.
Yesterday, we drove to the Airport Roma early in the morning, dropped the car and flew to Athens. We had a 2 hour lay-over and discovered the Athens airport is the most expensive place in the world. 4 Euro for a slushy??!!! That's 7 bucks!!! Then we boarded a smaller plane
to Kos and were met at the airport by Deirdre's Aunt Susan, who lives in Turkey. We are all staying at Hotel Yourgos right beside the yacht basin and are looking forward to our sail charter aboud the cat with Lynn, Brett, Meagan and Kate starting Saturday. The boys are well, and now trying their Italian on the Greeks... Always a step behind when we switch countries so fast... You can get a look at the boat we're on by googling Istion Yacht Charters and checking out the Lagoon 440.
The sun is shining and the wind is blowing. It is 24 degrees today and the locals are swimming in the sea. Far away from snowy Calgary, but we are missing the gang back home. If anyone would care to update us on the Flames, David would be happy. Deirdre has also realized that she no longer has her address book, so if anyone wants a post card, please sent us your address to robanddeirdre@shaw.ca Thanks Becky for your updates - you rock, even though you're getting a dog.
Opa!
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Hi guys,
Your trip looks like it is great! The sailing shots are fabulous. I notice that David and James are a little bigger - Deirdre is a little smaller though.
How the heck is Susan! You know I have not seen her since 1970! Please say hi to her for me.
Watching your blog with interest.
Simon
Hi to all - this comment business is taking time! Much easier to send an email. We loved having you all and can't wait to see you again in dirty old Dublin for dirty big pints [not]. Josh and Serena charmed by meeting cousins and we enjoyed the laughs and jolly good company. Happy sailing!
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