What do you do for fun?
My idea of fun is creating interesting travel-related blog posts. (well, trying to!) It’s bordering on the obsessive some days but it’s all that’s kept me sane while I’ve waited (and waited) for warmer days to arrive. Some of you may know that I’ve been taking a trip back in time and reliving the past in “A tale or two : my Greek Odyssey”.
In those days I used to keep a diary on the back of my postcard collection. It served two purposes : preserving the memories, and providing a few reliable photos in case the holiday snaps weren’t up to much. While I’ve been writing this series I’ve had to dig out the postcards to check a few facts. (the holidays were 20+ years ago) I thought that this Saturday I might share a few with you.
The island of Zakynthos (Zante)
Neos Marmaras in Halkidiki
Time for an ouzo- speaks for itself really
Mandraki harbour on Rhodes
The beautiful island of Symi, near Rhodes
A slightly too rosey Rhodes Town, but I like it!
I love maps! Bizarre for someone who excels in getting lost
Last but not least, Melissani Lake on Kephalonia
The last postcard is the only one I’ve shared already. Mostly our photographs were good enough, but on the lake we were too busy just looking, in awe. Hope you enjoyed these. Trigger any memories?
If you’re interested in the series at all, click on the Categories box in my sidebar and you will get a dropdown menu. Select “A tale or two : my Greek Odyssey” and it’ll take you there. Wordpress is clever sometimes, isn’t it? Meantime, let’s go and see Cate at Show My Face and see how she’s feeling this week.
restlessjo 
I still collect postcards for exactly the same reason! Yours are all gorgeous Jo, Can almost hear the Syrtaki 😀
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I became very choosey about them, Madhu! These days it’s almost impossible to make me part with the cash. 🙂
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i used to collect postcards but Im not sure they have survived!Such a good idea to keep memories that way and I do so love to collect memories!Oh and round here the weather has taken a turn for the worse!Where is that warm spell we were promised!
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Hmm, wild and windy here this morning, Jess, but I’ve promised myself it’ll be beautiful by the time I’ve cooked lunch. 🙂
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Greece. Ouzo. Love it. What a colorful shot!
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Good, isn’t it, Gem!
I’d forgotten I’d got that one. I love the surprises when you go through a box of goodies like mine. 🙂
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I’ve only been to Greece once when I was 17. I would really love to go again.
Your postcards are so lovely I’m sure if I showed them to Mr F he’d also want to plan a trip…
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Get showing him now! The Greek economy needs you. (where doesn’t?)
Thanks, Rosie. Have a good Sunday! 🙂
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The ouzo postcard is so colorful! It just makes me want to ‘be there’! 😀
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I loved it, Dianne, though I had no particular liking for ouzo itself. 🙂
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I don’t drink the stuff, but they sure make it look tempting! 😀
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I really have enjoyed your “taking a trip back in time”. Beautifully done, Jo!
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A couple of these postcards are a hint as to where next, Amy, but I’m winding down. Many thanks for travelling with me.
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