Today we visited Oia. Because we're trying to live like the locals (not really) we took the bus from Fira. About half way there I regretted the decision. I think we went up over a mountain. The switchbacks were terrifying and made me want to puke. BUT..once we got there, it was worth it. Although we took a taxi home :)
My friend Lindsay told me about Atlantis Bookstore. It was super cool. The lady working there was a writer from New York. The book store employs writers from all over and allows them to live in the store. Everyone who works there gets their name painted on the ceiling in a
June 08, 2018
Today we visited Oia. Because we're trying to live like the locals (not really) we took the bus from Fira. About half way there I regretted the decision. I think we went up over a mountain. The switchbacks were terrifying and made me want to puke. BUT..once we got there, it was worth it. Although we took a taxi home :)
My friend Lindsay told me about Atlantis Bookstore. It was super cool. The lady working there was a writer from New York. The book store employs writers from all over and allows them to live in the store. Everyone who works there gets their name painted on the ceiling in a
spiral. They also print journals with the spiral on the cover. I may have picked one up for someone. I wish I would have taken more pictures of the inside of the store. It was magical.
When we got back to the hotel the kids had a jump contest at the pool, then fell into bed exhausted. At least for a few minutes.
1.
Here We Go!
2.
Oia
3.
Sailing
4.
Athens
5.
Athens Day 4
6.
Acropolis/Parthenon
7.
Athens Scavenger Hunt
8.
Florence Day 1
9.
Tour of Florence
10.
Pisa
11.
Pizza and Gelato
12.
Enjoying Florence
13.
Venice
14.
Last Day in Florence
15.
Chatel!!
16.
First hike in Chatel
17.
Relaxing in Chatel
18.
Ropes Course
19.
A Little Hike
20.
Chamonix
21.
Lac d'Arvouin
22.
Annecy
23.
River Hike
24.
Day 50
25.
Petite Boucle
26.
Barcelona-Day 1
27.
Barcelona Day 2
28.
Barcelona Day 3
29.
Barcelona Day 4
30.
Goodbye, Barcelona
31.
Geneva
32.
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