100 Days of Blue Continues
Thank goodness, I have an upstairs source with a beautiful sunset view. It's so much prettier than my camera can capture. The blue water of the pool, illuminated by the lights, is stunning against the gray-blue ocean as the sun sets. Now the thunder, lightning, and rain have started. There's a rainbow ๐!
I should be packing, but this was more enjoyable. ⛈️ Enjoy my video above.
My Vacation Begins
I walked to this highly rated beach in Piraeus, Greece. Google Maps said it was only 1.1 miles. I must have taken a wrong turn and gone around this pretty marina instead of bypassing it. How was I to know?! Those street signs are all Greek to me. And Maps wasn't working on my phone without Wi-Fi.
After 7000 steps (over three miles) in 94-degree heat, up and down hills, I
couldn't find a single open pub or cafe to cool off and enjoy the view. I
wasn't going down to that beach because I knew I was in no condition to climb
back up.
My Uber app wasn't working, and there wasn't a taxi to be
found. Heat exhaustion was now a concern, so I ducked into a deli that was
closing and asked if they could call a taxi for me.
The three men shook their heads and said it would be difficult because taxis are all busy during tourist season. While I enjoyed the air conditioning and a chair, one man spent ten minutes outside flagging taxis. When he was finally successful, I thanked him and tried to give him a tip, but he shook his head and let me know how much the taxi ride should cost — 10 euros. And that's exactly what the nice taxi driver charged me. No Blue Mind from viewing the ocean, but I met some friendly Greek people who spoke enough English to help me.
Day 36 of Blue: Sailing through the Dardanelle Strait
Message from Virgin Voyages: Don’t Miss the Dardanelles!
After two days of cultural tours, I spent the last day in Turkey relaxing at a beach club. It was a very hot day, so cooling off in the ocean was a refreshing experience.
The Kusadasi city sign and the fort on the island were the view I saw when I opened the curtains that morning. I never sensed the ship docking as I slept.
Please see more of my Blue Water photos at these links:
Part 1: Days 1 through 10 of Blue at 100 Days of Blue Begins: Where I Find My Blue Mind.
Part 3: Part 3: Days 21 through 30 ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐
I started posting photos on May 26, 2025, and will update them daily, mรกs o menos, for 100 days. Check back occasionally to see more Blue photos.
Have you read my novels? If so, the terms "Blue Mind" and "Blue Water Effect" will be familiar. These medical fiction books revolve around various mental illnesses and the quest for diagnosis and treatment. I recommend starting with Just Another Manic Moment: A Novel (In Sickness and In Health #1).
The value of living near blue water is a significant aspect of my stories and my life. My goal is to pass this knowledge to others.
Enjoy the adventure!
Terry