So, I'm just now getting around to posting about our epic trip to Greece. In a way I'm grateful for the time I've had to process it all. The trip was so many things all in one -- amazing, challenging, hot, relaxing, stressful, emotional, fun, beautiful, hot, bonding and again, hot. As I reflect now though, I'm mostly struck with pride. It was a brave adventure our family embarked on and although we weren't always graceful, we stuck together, supported each other and embraced the crazy ride.
It seems silly now to go into all of the details, most of you know them already, but I will note some of the constants of the trip.
- Lucca spent a lot of time in his cave either napping or watching a movie with three fans on him.
- I never brushed my hair -- not once
- We are always "glistening"
- We drank A L O T
- Lucca always had his bubu (binki)
- Lucca LOVES his Mikasuri. It took a bit for him to warm up to Mike, but he was making out with Serena the first night. They had a nightly cuddle ritual.
Stuck in the Madrid airport for 8 hours.
Look at Lucca's poor sweaty hair
So happy to finally meet up with familiar faces in Poros
Isn't she so beautiful
My handsome boys...
Our first family dinner
Sunbathing, napping baby, ocean, rum and coke...aaahhhh
The first of many shots of Lucca in his crib, couch, high chair and game room.
Look how hot and sad my poor baby boy looks. He was such a trooper
Our first beach day, just a short bus ride
Gin and tonics for the adults, binki for the minor.
We took an excursion to climb to the clock tower. It didn't go as planned and you'll soon see. Lucca's pulling his new favorite toy, a dump truck we bought and tied a string to.
This is where shit hit the fan. It may look like we're playing, but we're not. Lucca is screaming like a crazy person and I am almost in tears. But, no one has to know -- yes, we're playing a game of football. Lucca loves it.
Most often this was the only cool place to lay.
Our first trip to the grocery store. Serena and I laughed so hard getting this cart back to the boat. See the diapers on top -- those ended up being adult diapers. You'll see them in all their glory in another post.
Our handsome captain.
Doesn't Shan look hot in this photo!
Beautiful Independence!
Look at that love! Watch out ladies, Lucca's got a tongue and he's not afraid to use it.
This was such a fun night! We laughed so hard and took so many silly pictures.
Shan and Serena's 1020 Christmas Card photo!
Who doesn't make french toast and bacon in 120 degree heat!
Our fabulous private island. This place was off the hook. The water was so crystal blue and until the two yahoo's with the umbrellas showed up, we had it all to ourselves. Pure paradise.
Seriously -- LOOK at those ribs. I about died when I saw this. Trying desperately to get water out of Shan's canteen.
Tired boys. This restaurant became our sactuary. It was directly across from the boat so we could sit there while Lucca was napping. We got to know the son and mother who own it. Every day her entire family would come for lunch and they would have a huge feast together. Pretty neat to watch
The town of Galaxidia (?) is really charming.
Isn't she so beautiful
My handsome boys...
Our first family dinnerSunbathing, napping baby, ocean, rum and coke...aaahhhh
The first of many shots of Lucca in his crib, couch, high chair and game room.
Look how hot and sad my poor baby boy looks. He was such a trooper
Our first beach day, just a short bus ride
Gin and tonics for the adults, binki for the minor.
We took an excursion to climb to the clock tower. It didn't go as planned and you'll soon see. Lucca's pulling his new favorite toy, a dump truck we bought and tied a string to.
This is where shit hit the fan. It may look like we're playing, but we're not. Lucca is screaming like a crazy person and I am almost in tears. But, no one has to know -- yes, we're playing a game of football. Lucca loves it.
Most often this was the only cool place to lay.
Our first trip to the grocery store. Serena and I laughed so hard getting this cart back to the boat. See the diapers on top -- those ended up being adult diapers. You'll see them in all their glory in another post.
Our handsome captain.
Doesn't Shan look hot in this photo!
Beautiful Independence!
Look at that love! Watch out ladies, Lucca's got a tongue and he's not afraid to use it.
This was such a fun night! We laughed so hard and took so many silly pictures.
Shan and Serena's 1020 Christmas Card photo!
Who doesn't make french toast and bacon in 120 degree heat!
Our fabulous private island. This place was off the hook. The water was so crystal blue and until the two yahoo's with the umbrellas showed up, we had it all to ourselves. Pure paradise.
Seriously -- LOOK at those ribs. I about died when I saw this. Trying desperately to get water out of Shan's canteen.
Tired boys. This restaurant became our sactuary. It was directly across from the boat so we could sit there while Lucca was napping. We got to know the son and mother who own it. Every day her entire family would come for lunch and they would have a huge feast together. Pretty neat to watch
The town of Galaxidia (?) is really charming.
3 comments:
OK, problems aside, that looks like an amazing adventure! I love the "man-cave" that Lucca lounged in! It truly looks so beautiful! Can't wait to see more!
Wow, that looks like a great trip! All your pictures are so beautiful!!
So fun to relive the memories! And your descriptions were perfect! But it already feels like a lifetime ago. Can't wait to see you back in Seattle and continue the good times. Love to you all! Give Lucca a big hug and kiss from his Mikeasuri!
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