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New Year, New Adventures

After spending December 2025 back at home in Charleston, we’re off on the second leg of our nine-month journey. This time were headed for South… 

Farewell, Syros

After our last sailing trip, I asked Captain Giorgos how to say goodbye in Greek. He said, “you don’t.” He was being cheeky, as always,… 

Syros Week 11

Friendsgiving They don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in Greece but there are enough expats here to merit getting together with friends to share a meal. One of… 

Syros Week 10

Final Walking Tour On this two-mile (3.5 kilometer) walk, we hiked to the small village of Alithini following the ancient path that connected the village… 

Syros Week 9

Black Lady Friends Andy and I have traveled a lot in our more-than-20 years together. One thing that always comes up is whether there are… 

Syros Week 8

Oxi (pronounced OH-hee) Day, October 28, is a national public holiday in Greece and Cyprus. Marked by military parades, church services, and community gatherings by… 

Syros Week 7

The third annual Syros International Music Festival was on and I got invited to the opening night party at the Kois Mansion. Greek soprano Katherina… 

Syros Week 6

I would not have considered myself a big coffee drinker before we came to Greece. Sure, I like a homemade latte but I was not…