One of our favorite pictures.
I cannot accurately describe the beauty of Mykonos. I will let the pictures (and captions) speak for themselves.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
First stop.... Mykonos.
I cannot accurately describe the beauty of Mykonos. I will let the pictures (and captions) speak for themselves.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Reluctantly returned...
Ryan and I arrived in Russia Sunday after an incredible trip. We have so many pictures to sort, so I have decided to do multiple posts as we sort. To be truthful, I want to spend as much time viewing the pictures and reminiscing. Greece was always a dream destination for myself and Ryan too. I am thankful it was a dream come true and the vacation could not have been more perfect.
We arrived in Athens on Saturday around noon and spent the rest of the day exploring the city and visiting the Acropolis. We had a late lunch/early dinner at a simple but delicious cafe. Ryan was in search of his first gyro and unfortunately the cafes near the Acropolis did not have gyros on the menu. We were able to enjoy our first Greek menu item, Saganaki. It is a pan seared Greek cheese, that comes out having a nice flaky coating. During our meal, I described it as a french toast mozzarella stick. As I type the description it doesn't sound too appetizing but during the meal the description worked.
It was interesting to explore the Acropolis and revel in the history that took place, or the fact that it the building and events to place so long ago. The United States is really such a newborn baby in comparison to the rest of the world. I don't/shouldn't mention this, but I forgot my camera at the hotel, so all pictures in this album were taken on Ryan's Blackberry. They actually turned out fairly well and I am glad (for once) that he had and was using his Blackberry. :)
We arrived in Athens on Saturday around noon and spent the rest of the day exploring the city and visiting the Acropolis. We had a late lunch/early dinner at a simple but delicious cafe. Ryan was in search of his first gyro and unfortunately the cafes near the Acropolis did not have gyros on the menu. We were able to enjoy our first Greek menu item, Saganaki. It is a pan seared Greek cheese, that comes out having a nice flaky coating. During our meal, I described it as a french toast mozzarella stick. As I type the description it doesn't sound too appetizing but during the meal the description worked.
It was interesting to explore the Acropolis and revel in the history that took place, or the fact that it the building and events to place so long ago. The United States is really such a newborn baby in comparison to the rest of the world. I don't/shouldn't mention this, but I forgot my camera at the hotel, so all pictures in this album were taken on Ryan's Blackberry. They actually turned out fairly well and I am glad (for once) that he had and was using his Blackberry. :)
Friday, August 19, 2011
Give me a G....G, you got your G, you got your G
Ok....I will spare you the rest of this cheer, but my excitement is bubbling over.....I leave for G.R.E.E.C.E!!! today!!! Surprisingly, I am not running around like a hot mess minutes before leaving, and I actually have about 30 minutes before Vitatley is scheduled to arrive.
Pre-departure checklist:
Macy: dropped off with Ryan's boss, Susan. Macy really likes Susan, so it should be a good week!
Hubby: currently on a flight from Moscow to Krasnodar, where I will meet him in a few short hours. Ryan was in Moscow for business the past couple days.
Bags: packed and ready to go. My Indy roommates would be super impressed with my packing. Not quite at Maire's expertise, but at least not the giant purple suitcase. :)
Ferry tickets and friends' notes: Ryan is being sneaky and he has only told me what islands we are going to, but has not told me what we are doing or where we are staying. Big mystery, but very exciting. Ryan has joked that there will be some camping....haha...NOT FUNNY! He knows better. :) We had friends over for dinner the other night, Chuck (Chevron employee) his wife, Anastasia and their beautiful daughter Zoe. Anastasia is from Greece, so she and Chuck filled us in on all the good beaches, great restaurants, etc. Ryan is on a mission to eat gyros at least once a day, or maybe more. I may lose my mind if he doesn't get his fill of gyros, it's all he has talked about since our trip to Istanbul. :)
Anywho, this little lady is excited to see her hubby and begin our trip to Greece. Oh, I don't think I mentioned this. Our Greece trip is not business, simply pleasure and celebration of our first anniversary. Woot woot!
Stay tuned for pictures from our trip! :)
Pre-departure checklist:
Macy: dropped off with Ryan's boss, Susan. Macy really likes Susan, so it should be a good week!
Hubby: currently on a flight from Moscow to Krasnodar, where I will meet him in a few short hours. Ryan was in Moscow for business the past couple days.
Bags: packed and ready to go. My Indy roommates would be super impressed with my packing. Not quite at Maire's expertise, but at least not the giant purple suitcase. :)
Ferry tickets and friends' notes: Ryan is being sneaky and he has only told me what islands we are going to, but has not told me what we are doing or where we are staying. Big mystery, but very exciting. Ryan has joked that there will be some camping....haha...NOT FUNNY! He knows better. :) We had friends over for dinner the other night, Chuck (Chevron employee) his wife, Anastasia and their beautiful daughter Zoe. Anastasia is from Greece, so she and Chuck filled us in on all the good beaches, great restaurants, etc. Ryan is on a mission to eat gyros at least once a day, or maybe more. I may lose my mind if he doesn't get his fill of gyros, it's all he has talked about since our trip to Istanbul. :)
Anywho, this little lady is excited to see her hubby and begin our trip to Greece. Oh, I don't think I mentioned this. Our Greece trip is not business, simply pleasure and celebration of our first anniversary. Woot woot!
Stay tuned for pictures from our trip! :)
Friday, August 12, 2011
One year ago today....
was a memorable event. It involved an interesting location, awesome friends and memories to last a lifetime.
I look forward to next summer when we can celebrate another memorable event with more family and friends, at a beautiful location. You can guarantee more memories will be made.
I love looking back to where we began, seeing us as we were at the beginning, then slowly leafing through the memories we've made together to bring us to where we are today...
I look forward to next summer when we can celebrate another memorable event with more family and friends, at a beautiful location. You can guarantee more memories will be made.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Macy and friends...
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| Ms Jocelyn posing for the picture like such a lady. Dyson and Macy lounging. |
It is cute to have the dogs spend some time together. :) All the playing has worn them out and it is one big nap time now.
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| Jocelyn (mom) is on the left and Dyson (daughter) is on the right. |
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| Oh Macy, she seems like such a giant around such tiny dogs. |
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
What is that!?!?!
I found this on the window ledge of our second bedroom. My logical self thinks it's insulation foam that has fallen from an apartment above. My childlike self thinks it's the neighborhood pigeon's attempt at macaroni and cheese. For my own amusement, my vote is for the macaroni and cheese. The crazy pigeons like to hang out on the window ledges and they have to get hunger at some point. What do you think?
Monday, August 8, 2011
154 days and counting....
We moved 154 days ago!! I can't believe we have been here since March 7th! I was going to post at day number 150, but I was distracted and then our internet was being goofy.
How does the saying go? Time flies when you're having fun?
I wouldn't say living in Russia is always fun, but the fun times definitely outnumber the tough times. I remind myself that regardless of where we live, there will always be tough times. I have mentioned this many times before, but I am very excited and thankful to have the opportunity to live abroad. My Indianapolis roommates can tell you how I first reacted to Ryan's announcement. :) But now that I am living here, it is a great experience. I was excited to get back to Ryan and Macy!
As you may have read in my previous post, I was back in the States for 3 weeks. The trip home helped to show me how much I have grown from living in Russia. I am so much more self confident. If you would have asked me a couple of years ago to travel half way around the world by myself, I would have laughed and called you crazy. I successfully maneuvered through 3 flights through 3 different countries in order to get back. And 3 weeks later, I did the return trip. I loved the questions I received from airport employees. Many were very curious why I was coming from Russia, and then had numerous questions regarding my living in Russia. The best question came from the British Airways woman at the check in counter in Chicago as I was checking in for my return trip to Russia. I arrived with my perfectly PACKED, STUFFED, BULGING AT THE SEAMS suitcases, yet surprisingly underweight. As the older woman was tagging my bags she noticed my final airport destination. She looked at the tag, looked at me and said:
"Sweetie, I have been working at this counter for many years, and never, have I ever, seen anyone fly to the airport KRR. I don't even know where it is!"
I nicely explained its location in Russia. She listened to my explanation and when I finished she replied with:
"Now WHY are you living there!?!"
Again, I explained my situation. As I was explaining, my tickets for the 3 flights printed. A look of horror came across the woman's face, and she said to me:
"Oh my gosh! Do you know how many flights you have!?! Do you realize how long you are going to be traveling!?!"
I kindly collected my tickets, smiled, thanked the woman and said: " Yes, ma'am, I did this same trip 3 weeks ago."
And here I am, sitting in Novorossiysk, Russia, in my apartment typing this blog. I am happy to be back and looking forward to future travel adventures. :)
P.S. I know I have done a poor job with posts the past few weeks and I promise to make a better effort the next few weeks. Advance apologies for any upcoming, random posts. :)
How does the saying go? Time flies when you're having fun?
I wouldn't say living in Russia is always fun, but the fun times definitely outnumber the tough times. I remind myself that regardless of where we live, there will always be tough times. I have mentioned this many times before, but I am very excited and thankful to have the opportunity to live abroad. My Indianapolis roommates can tell you how I first reacted to Ryan's announcement. :) But now that I am living here, it is a great experience. I was excited to get back to Ryan and Macy!
As you may have read in my previous post, I was back in the States for 3 weeks. The trip home helped to show me how much I have grown from living in Russia. I am so much more self confident. If you would have asked me a couple of years ago to travel half way around the world by myself, I would have laughed and called you crazy. I successfully maneuvered through 3 flights through 3 different countries in order to get back. And 3 weeks later, I did the return trip. I loved the questions I received from airport employees. Many were very curious why I was coming from Russia, and then had numerous questions regarding my living in Russia. The best question came from the British Airways woman at the check in counter in Chicago as I was checking in for my return trip to Russia. I arrived with my perfectly PACKED, STUFFED, BULGING AT THE SEAMS suitcases, yet surprisingly underweight. As the older woman was tagging my bags she noticed my final airport destination. She looked at the tag, looked at me and said:
"Sweetie, I have been working at this counter for many years, and never, have I ever, seen anyone fly to the airport KRR. I don't even know where it is!"
I nicely explained its location in Russia. She listened to my explanation and when I finished she replied with:
"Now WHY are you living there!?!"
Again, I explained my situation. As I was explaining, my tickets for the 3 flights printed. A look of horror came across the woman's face, and she said to me:
"Oh my gosh! Do you know how many flights you have!?! Do you realize how long you are going to be traveling!?!"
I kindly collected my tickets, smiled, thanked the woman and said: " Yes, ma'am, I did this same trip 3 weeks ago."
And here I am, sitting in Novorossiysk, Russia, in my apartment typing this blog. I am happy to be back and looking forward to future travel adventures. :)
P.S. I know I have done a poor job with posts the past few weeks and I promise to make a better effort the next few weeks. Advance apologies for any upcoming, random posts. :)
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