… and So the Adventure Begins

APRIL 15: 6:20 a.m. CST – I feel that I sounded a bit down in this morning’s post. And I was. I don’t think that I’ve mentioned that I tripped on a step two days ago and fell. I would say flat of my face, but my face wasn’t injured nor was any other injury serious. I have a bruise on my left knee and a minor scrape and bruise on my right elbow.

Five people gathered around to help and I think that what I will remember most is the kindess of people in Greece — both nationals and those who are visiting.

After successfully finding the office of Key Tours which is in charge of my tour Monday, I am feeling a bit more confident. NOTE: I am glad I planned for three weeks, because it’s taken a week to acclimate myself — even after a SIM card with an internet signal has my GPS working wherever I may be.

I had literally gone looking for the KT office several times — but was never exactly sure how I had gotten there. This morning I went down a street that I was sure was the correct way, but still had to ask a different tour guide agency where the hotel I am to be at for the tour early Monday morning was located.

Then the proverbial lightbulb came on. When I got to the major intersection all I had to do was cross over, continue straight for another block, and I was in front of the hotel.

Lynn tried to explain this to me the first time we were together after I arrived. She pointed out landmarks and explained that it was more important to remember buildings than street names It is so true — but she didn’t realize that I was still so tired at the time that what she was saying and pointing out was going in one ear (if it even made it that far) and out the other, without sticking.

Now I find myself going back to the “old neighborhood” (LOL) because it’s comfortable. That is where the beauty shop is where I have another appointment tomorrow. That is where I have found a little bistro named Migniardise (You really can find everyone on Facebook! Check out his link.) that has some of the best French quiche that I have ever tasted. The owner is so courteous, practices his limited English on me, and I my limited Greek on him.

The truth is that I am having a wonderful time exploring and testing my limits. And, when I think about it, that is exactly what I did when I moved to Lee’s Summit. The only difference is that I was driving everywhere in an air-conditioned car. Even at that, it took me quite awhile before I began exploring Kansas city. Here, I am putting a LOT of steps on my Fitbit.

Future trips anywhere in the world will probably begin with guided tours. But I don’t doubt that there will be future trips.

More hugs and a kiss or two,

Sharon