Tuesday, June 16, 2026

"come back soon"

Anyone we said goodbye to--hosts, cab drivers, colleagues, random people we met--told us to "come back soon." Or they told us more forcefully that we HAVE to come back soon. That's more like it, actually. 

I'm already kinda dreaming of a trip with At (who just started a new job and couldn't make it this time) for the next time. 

We're getting ready for our 24-hour journey back home. We're all still just cabin luggage for our ten-day trip so there's not a lot to pack, but Nu and Big A are going to have to carry some presents home for me as their "personal items." Can't wait to pick up Max and Huckie from "Boarding School."

Pic: Every Greek street seemed lined with orange and lemon trees and all of them were laden with fruit. #Greece

8 comments:

Jeanie said...

Sounds like a glorious family holiday. I bet the dog-kids were glad to see their people!

Nicole said...

You were in Greece! I love Greece! I want to go again (I was last there when I was in grade eleven, imagine!). It sounds glorious.

Nance said...

The Canadians are very much the same. I was so grateful for their grace and kindness, considering...well, you know.

How heavenly to be surrounded by lemon trees.

StephLove said...

Sounds like you were met with great hospitality.

maya said...

Yes, Huck and Max were so, so happy... But that's the welcome I get when I've been away for an hour too :D

maya said...

Nicole, I just know you would love it. I can't even imagine the conversations YOU would be having at every turn!!

maya said...

That! Thankfully, I think the difficult people sort of announce themselves. I'm glad people can be themselves around us...

maya said...

Absolutely, Steph. With a kind of warmth to boot.

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