July 19, 2006 Out and about in Athens The plan for this day was to get out and about, see more of Athens and take advantage of the last day on the 4 day ticket we had bought at the Acropolis on Sunday. Categories 2006 Europe/Travel with grandchildren
July 18, 2006 Beach day True to her word Emily was up for an earlier start – not the 6:30 that she had originally proposed but early enough to have us out the door around 8:00. For once we were gone before Majella. I had eaten the couple of peaches remaining from my purchase of the previous day before leaving but Emily was looking forward... Categories 2006 Europe/Travel with grandchildren
July 17, 2006 Hanging out in Athens I had promised this day to Emily as a slow day when she could sleep late and catch up on some needed rest. Majella rose early, had breakfast in the hotel and headed off to her conference. I lay in until sometime after 8:00 when Emily stirred briefly and I told her I was slipping out for some breakfast. Categories 2006 Europe/Travel with grandchildren
July 16, 2006 Acropolis & Agora Majella and I were up and ready for breakfast before Emily was properly awake. Since we hadn’t arranged for breakfast at the hotel, we let Emily lie in while we slipped a couple of doors up the street for cappucinos and sausages in (sweetish) pastry. The latter was evidently a local dish but not one that we would seek out... Categories 2006 Europe/Travel with grandchildren
July 15, 2006 Rome to Athens Saturday morning allowed us a slow start and a chance to catch our breath. Our flight was not scheduled to depart until 2:05 pm and check out from the Hilton was not until 12:00 noon. We allowed Emily to sleep and went for a late breakfast, checking out the hotel pool on the way. After breakfast Majella and Emily went... Categories 2006 Europe/Travel with grandchildren
July 14, 2006 Roma Friday was the last day of Majella’s conference in Prato. She had checked over the program and decided that she could get away at lunch time without missing anything of significance to her. She headed into the conference as usual. Emily and I waited until around 10:30 and then headed in to do some work on the Internet before picking... Categories 2006 Europe/Travel with grandchildren
July 13, 2006 Firenze Majella had her presentation scheduled for Thursday afternoon so she needed to be at the conference all day. She had breakfast at the hotel and headed off on the bus, a little later than on Wednesday but still reasonably early. I let Emily sleep a little longer but we we needed an earlier start than Wednesday if we were to... Categories 2006 Europe/Travel with grandchildren
July 12, 2006 Pisa Wednesday morning was a slow start for Emily and me. The Palace Hotel was not within walking distance of the conference venue. Majella had found out that she could take the bus for 1 euro a day and rose early enough to have breakfast and catch the bus to the conference. I was up and working on web pages but... Categories 2006 Europe/Travel with grandchildren
July 11, 2006 Prato Majella’s conference had an early start with registration open from 7:30. Emily wanted to sleep later than that so Majella rose, had breakfast and got ready for the conference. I got up and walked to the conference with her at 8:00, leaving Emily asleep and knowing that I would be out briefly. Once I got back I roused Emily so... Categories 2006 Europe/Travel with grandchildren
July 10, 2006 Sierre to Prato Majella and I were up and moving at 6:00. We allowed Emily to lie in a little longer but not much. Fortunately we had packed most things the previous night so we were able to move quickly. Categories 2006 Europe/Travel with grandchildren
