Best Laid Plans

 Robert Burns wrote that the best laid plans often go awry. How right he was.  We are healthy and happy, but quite frustrated.  We were scheduled to leave this morning by ferry but the high winds have canceled all departures for the mainland.  Our flight and two hotel reservations had to be rebooked, at a cost, of course.  Hope to sail tomorrow. That aside, and the fact that our Texell card was devoured by an ATM in Athens, we were totally confused by the Athens metro

, and we mistakenly thought we were victims of credit card fraud, been smooth sailing.   We have had some great experiences.  Fabulous museum in Athens, a great bus tour of the mountains and villages of Naxos, and two beach excursions so it has been great, just more challenging than expected.  

Day in Paris

Today we were able to see the outside of the Notre Dame cathedral. It is open but still under repair. Unfortunately we were not able

I to go inside as getting a ticket takes several days advance notice. It is still fascinating to see how much work has already been completed and how much remains to be completed.  

 

 

 

Patisserie day 2

We were pleased to find a half dozen patisseries in our neighborhood.  We are in chocolate croissant lovers heaven.  

Day 1

 As is often the case, things do not always go as planned.  Our overnight trip was harder on old folks than expected .  At  10:30 pm, just as we had finally fallen asleep, all the cabin lights came on as someone was screaming for a doctor. We never learned exactly the issue but fortunately there was a young doctor on the flight and he was able to hook up an IV and oxygen for the lady. Needless to say, we didn’t get much sleep. Medics were on hand to carry her from the plane when we landed.  We made it to our Airbnb after some confusion on the metro and got some rest before enjoying an excellent meal. We have quickly discovered we packed too much and we are much too old to lug stuff around 😂

 Heading to DFW for our flight to Europe.  Lord willin’ and the creek (or the Atlantic) don’t rise, we should be in Paris at 10:00 am tomorrow.  🙏🙏