by mikesisti | Jul 14, 2018 | Blog
We went to Paris by rail, leaving from Bordeaux. The high speed train blew into the Paris station traveling at 175 mph, with the countryside whizzing by us. And that was the last time we experienced speed in any manner. The streets were gridlocked, the sidewalks...
by mikesisti | Jul 11, 2018 | Blog
After we completed the Greek portion of our adventure, we arrived in one of the vast wine regions of France. Our home for five days was was a magnificent chateau that was well over 150 years old. Rumor has it that the palatial estate was originally built by Marie...
by mikesisti | Jul 6, 2018 | Blog
Driving in Greece In order to get a Greek Drivers License (for those who actually drive with one) you must do two things, spend a year driving in Bangkok to learn how to overlook every driving rule, as they are only suggestions. You’re then required to attend the New...
by mikesisti | Jul 3, 2018 | Blog
When we left Athens, we told the taxi driver to take us to Marina Zea in Piraeus. From the map the marina looked huge and capable of docking scores of boats. My concern about finding the right dock was allayed by the fact that we were looking for a 110 ft. yacht,...
by mikesisti | Jul 2, 2018 | Blog
My visual image of these famous islands was a collection of about 50 lush, green mountains rising out of the sea with dense villages in large clusters, bathed in warm sunshine and gentle breezes. In reality, it turned out to be the opposite. Literally, thousands of...
