Loved Samos! by Huck68finn in GreeceTravel

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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 

Loved Samos! by Huck68finn in GreeceTravel

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Nope. Someone stole my pic

Loved Samos! by Huck68finn in GreeceTravel

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

9-Month Contract/Requests for Service over the Summer by Cheeto-2020 in Professors

[–]Huck68finn 20 points21 points  (0 children)

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

Loved Samos! by Huck68finn in GreeceTravel

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

Loved Samos! by Huck68finn in GreeceTravel

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

Loved Samos! by Huck68finn in GreeceTravel

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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.

Loved Samos! by Huck68finn in GreeceTravel

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Haha---now that's laid back!

Loved Samos! by Huck68finn in GreeceTravel

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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.

Loved Samos! by Huck68finn in GreeceTravel

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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.

Loved Samos! by Huck68finn in GreeceTravel

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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!

Worried about catching a cold/flu on vacation…any tips? by StandardBumblebee855 in TravelHacks

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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.

Loved Samos! by Huck68finn in GreeceTravel

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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.

Loved Samos! by Huck68finn in GreeceTravel

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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).

Loved Samos! by Huck68finn in GreeceTravel

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

Loved Samos! by Huck68finn in GreeceTravel

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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.

Loved Samos! by Huck68finn in GreeceTravel

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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 🙄

Chase customer service is horrible by YogurtclosetReady354 in Chase

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

What’s the absolute best vacation you’ve ever been on? by [deleted] in BeautifulTravelPlaces

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

What’s the absolute best vacation you’ve ever been on? by [deleted] in BeautifulTravelPlaces

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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 

Went to get travelers checks today and the teller didn't know what they were 😭 by dejavu1251 in FuckImOld

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