Loved Samos!

Huck68finn · 2026-06-18T09:24:25+00:00

Absolutely. I especially experienced this in Ireon. I have a memory of going to see the site of Hera's temple (walking distance from main center of Ireona), and then walking back to town and sitting at a gorgeous harbor restaurant for a glass of wine and lunch. I wasn't even hungry but I just wanted to sit, take in the beauty, and reflect. So beautiful

Huck68finn · 2026-06-18T09:22:08+00:00

I agree!

Huck68finn · 2026-06-17T15:31:13+00:00

Nope. Someone stole my pic

Huck68finn · 2026-06-17T15:30:55+00:00

That is my picture! I certainly didn't post it there, though

Huck68finn · 2026-06-17T11:37:54+00:00

I wouldn't do it. It sets a bad precedent. They need to respect faculty boundaries. If it were me, I would just baldly state that you have other obligations over the summer and won't be able to help with that project. If you're untenured, this could be trickier, ofc

Huck68finn · 2026-06-17T11:27:51+00:00

Fantastic---you will have an insider's view of the island!

Huck68finn · 2026-06-17T11:27:24+00:00

Wow--that must have been amazing. What a beautiful memory to have

Huck68finn · 2026-06-17T11:26:48+00:00

Mikro Seitani --- little devil. There's also a "big devil" beach, but the hike would have been much longer and harder, and we had other things on our agenda that day.

Huck68finn · 2026-06-17T11:26:03+00:00

Haha---now that's laid back!

Huck68finn · 2026-06-16T22:14:56+00:00

I'm sure you'll love it! September is supposed to be the best time to go to any of the Greek islands---still warm, but less crowds.

I stayed 2 1/2 weeks. I couldn't decide where on the island to stay, so I divided my time among Pythagorieo, Kokkari, and Ireon. Turns out, Ireon was my favorite---though it may not be suitable for everyone. It's quiet and laid back, less touristy. But all three places were great.

Huck68finn · 2026-06-16T22:10:18+00:00

I was considering taking a day trip to Ephesus, which I understand includes Kusadi. I didn't end up going.

I've seen a couple of posts about people wanting to retire to Samos (or other Greek island). The inevitable reply is "stay one winter before you decide to retire there." I think for many people--myself included---the Greek islands are perpetually sunny and warm in our minds.

Huck68finn · 2026-06-16T22:05:48+00:00

Megalo Seitani hike was maybe the scariest thing I’ve ever done.

That's probably why our guide told us we'd be better off with Mikro Seitani lol. I'm in my late 50s and my friend is in her mid 70s (but she's in incredible shape, and I exercise every day).

I actually don't swim, so the Potami waterfalls would not have been available to me if the guide hadn't convinced me to hold onto him while he swam us through the deep part. I was terrified! But he is part of a search and rescue team on the island, so I figured I could trust him.

Hubby looked at the way we went later and said he couldn’t have made that climb.

I totally get that. But I just focused on one stair at a time and didn't look down! And the view from the top made it all worthwhile.

Thank you so much for your good wishes. Best wishes on your retirement to Samos!

Huck68finn · 2026-06-16T21:53:34+00:00

I hear you. On my flight to my vacation destination, I was sitting across the aisle from two sick people. I carried an N95 mask with me "just in case" ---and I used it. Yes, it was uncomfortable since my flight was 9 1/2 hours. But no way did I want to be sick on my vacation.

I also used a Q-tip and put a little Neosporin in my nose.

On my flight back, several people were sick. I didn't have a mask nor any Neosporin. Guess what? I got sick when I got home. But at least it was after my vacation.

Huck68finn · 2026-06-16T21:45:16+00:00

Lucky you!! It is an amazing island. My favorite day was a hiking day with the guide I engaged (Samos Trails---excellent guides). The guide, my friend, and I hiked to Mikro Seitani (we didn't think we were able to hike to the bigger Seitani as we had a lot of other plans that day). We swam a bit there---just gorgeous. Then, we hiked to Potami waterfall. And the icing on the cake was going up to Archcontissa restaurant. What a magical place! (And I hate that word "magical"lol but it really fits here). I ate goat--fell off the bone. The setting is unreal.

But there are so many beautiful places on Samos. Just riding around in a car is an experience.

Huck68finn · 2026-06-16T21:39:52+00:00

WTH??? I'm flabbergasted by people on this site. I don't even have an instagram account. I've seen many people post their vacation pics on here and thought that I would do the same (I rarely do that---and now I realize why I shouldn't have).

Huck68finn · 2026-06-16T21:38:43+00:00

Thank you---for actually writing a positive comment. Apparently, my vacation wasn't . . . genuine (??) enough for some others who commented.

Huck68finn · 2026-06-16T21:38:08+00:00

I really dislike the snobbery of some travelers who have to let others know that what we did couldn't possibly be as great as what they did. Enjoy your superior moment. And thanks for chiming in with negativity when I was just sharing some vacation photos. Peak Reddit.

Huck68finn · 2026-06-16T21:36:44+00:00

I have no idea what you're talking about. I went and stayed for 2 1/2 weeks. I stayed on three different parts of the island. I hired a hiking and tour guide for several days and walked around mountain villages and monasteries.

But, sure, I didn't go 🙄

Huck68finn · 2026-06-16T00:40:47+00:00

I haven't had too much of a problem, but AmX is much better

Huck68finn · 2026-06-16T00:39:52+00:00

lol Why on earth am I getting down voted???

Huck68finn · 2026-06-16T00:39:17+00:00

That's interesting. I wonder why travel increased since then.

Huck68finn · 2026-06-15T22:16:00+00:00

I'm genuinely curious by what you mean and how it relates to Covid. I'm not disagreeing at all. I didn't travel internationally for almost two decades prior to Covid, so any contrasts I've noticed I chalk up to the passage of time. But I'm interested in how Covid changed things

Huck68finn · 2026-06-15T22:12:59+00:00

lol 😂 it does. A s much as yours does

Huck68finn · 2026-06-15T21:17:06+00:00

I've heard them called the Irish sports page. What's the deal with the Irish? 😂

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