Saturday, October 20, 2018 - Piraeus (Athens), Greece

This photo was taken from the veranda of my suite.  It was still dark outside, but most passengers were up and getting ready, as we had to vacate our rooms by 8:00 a.m.   I was due to leave the ship at 8:30 a.m., and had a car and driver waiting to whisk me to the airport.

In a country that is known globally to be suffering economic woes, I found it startling that all the taxis waiting for ship's passengers were pale yellow, and beautiful new Mercedes sedans!  Found my driver and off we went.

First question out of his mouth was "What do you think about your President Trump"?  Gave my stock answer of not caring much for the personality, but liked most of the policy.  . . . and he was off and running.   Spoke about how lucky we were to have such a strong leader (I kid you not!). and on and on.   Didn't have to say another word - not that I would have even if he'd been totally against the president.  Have learned when traveling that it's best to keep one's mouth quiet, not always an easy task for me!

Athens to JFK/NYC, dashed through customs and then on to SFO.   Home by 12:30 a.m, Sunday morning.   After a short sleep, made it to Mass and breakfast on Sunday, and life is back to normal though I now have to clean my own shower, cook my own food, and there are no menus to peruse!

Look forward to seeing you all soon.

Love and hugs, 

Jeanne

PS:  Eric is planning another Culinary and Cultural Cruise beginning August 3, 2019 - Copenhagen to Copenhagen.  I've already booked it, so have to lose the five pounds I just put on, and lose more so that I have a cushion - well, I already have a cushion - I mean so that I can get rid of my cushion  . . .