There and Back Again: A Greece Story

Instead of updating the blog every so often with a trip update, like I have in the past, I opted to just keep a personal, handwritten journal for this trip. I think this works out better for a couple reasons. 1. I didn't have to worry about finding internet or taking a computer around with me. Only a pen and paper. 2. I've grown to slightly dislike the idea of personal update blog postings, just because it diminishes the importance and fun of one on one conversations and storytelling. So, I'm gonna save the specific stories of day to day Greece trip stuff for my journal, but that doesn't mean I won't tell you about the trip if you ask.

I will say this, though. I had a blast. I ate great food, with a record 5 consecutive meals of gyros at the same place in Athens. I saw amazing things, ranging from the Parthenon to the volcanic caldera and black sand beaches of Santorini. I made new friends, from the people I stayed with to the people I met down in the bars. I was able to fully unplug and relax, with no cell phones, no internet, and plenty of time on the beaches. Oh, and I can now say I worked in a hostel. The things you'll do when you run out of money...

Here's a small selection of pictures from the trip. If you want to see the full reel, check out my flickr page (linked on the right).