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Dreaming of the Ocean in Greece

March 8, 2018 by Rosie 9 Comments

I was in two minds whether to write this post or not, but then I decided, why on earth not? You really don’t have anything to lose by reaching for your dreams in life. I know I want to show my children that I am reaching for mine – and for the dreams we have together.

I’ve been dreaming of being by the ocean in Greece lately.

Regular readers will know that I both 1) Love the ocean 2) Love to dream. So this will probably come as no surprise! But why Greece?

Greece holds special memories for The Hubster and I for many reasons. It was the first place we ever went to on holiday together (all those years ago.)

Greece became the place we went back to visit again and again. We visited several of the Greek Islands and loved it every single time. Greece was even the place we went to on our honeymoon together. Greece was also the last place we visited in Europe before we moved to San Francisco back in 2011.

For me, holidays are all about the special memories that you make with those that you love. A time where you are relaxed and your mind is uncluttered. Where the stress of every day life has melted away.

When I look back on holidays that I have loved, then it is the things that we have done together that stick in my mind.

I have such special memories of our time together in Greece. Gazing at the sun sparkling on the ocean. Visiting villages steeped in history. Eating souvlaki. Dancing with the locals. Getting lost on a mountain in a jeep. (Yes that did happen…!)

It’s the little moments. The little moments are the ones that stay with you.

Now, after six years living abroad and two children later, we are back in the UK. Our children have developed our love for the ocean and our thirst for adventure.

We loved exploring San Francisco together and that time in my life will always hold such special memories. I feel quite teary thinking about them sometimes, because for me, it’s not just memories of things we did in San Francisco. It’s memories of our children’s childhoods and it’s memories of our time together as a family. Sometimes my heart could just burst thinking about it. Because you just want to hold onto those little moments forever.

We always said that when we moved back to the UK, we’d take the children to visit Greece. So we can make our special place, special to them too. We’d love to share our memories with them and make new ones together. I’d love to show them the sparkling ocean and the golden beaches. To spot colourful fish and take a walk through history. I’d love to eat too much ice cream together and watch the sun go down after a fun and relaxing day. It would be our first real family holiday. It would be magical.

The kids were both born in America and so far haven’t visited anywhere in Europe outside the UK. We’ve been on lots of fun outings and are exploring the British coast – one beach at a time. But I’d love to reach our Greek dream. To be by the ocean in Greece again. Together.

Mark Warner holidays to Greece look stunning. They actually look like a dream and everything you could possibly want out of a holiday. There’s activities for the kids, with water sports that I know The Hubster would LOVE! Plus I might have a few little moments of my own. If I had to pick – I’d love to snorkel in the ocean.

I hope we’ll make our dreams of Greece come true. Because dreaming is just the start of the adventure. Right….?

Where would your dream family holiday be?

This is my entry for the Mark Warner Ambassador Programme.

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  1. Kelly-Anne says

    March 9, 2018 at 9:10 pm

    Oh good luck Rosie. I have to say that I adore Greece. My dream family holiday destination would be Italy.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 14, 2018 at 8:49 pm

      Thank you. Ooh, yes Italy is lovely, especially all that fantastic food! x

      Reply
  2. Emma says

    March 13, 2018 at 11:39 am

    Aww, Greece is beautiful. I hope that you get to take the children there. Lovely photos as always x

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    • Rosie says

      March 14, 2018 at 8:49 pm

      Thanks hun. I’m sure we’ll get there eventually! x

      Reply
  3. Sinead (shinnersandthebrood.com) says

    March 13, 2018 at 12:18 pm

    I’ve had this thing for Greece ever since I read The Island. My longing to visit was cemented by Mama Mia! Good luck with your entry! You’d be a super ambassador!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 14, 2018 at 8:50 pm

      Oh yes, I want to go to Greece every time I watch Mamma Mia! Can’t wait for the second movie! x

      Reply
  4. Cal at Family Makes says

    March 13, 2018 at 9:56 pm

    Of course, being in America all that time you have been so far away from Greece! What lovely memories you have though, and you’ve described so beautifully what they mean to you. No wonder you’re dreaming of going back!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 14, 2018 at 8:51 pm

      I know, it’s been strange being away, I’d forgotten how lovely it is there. Now we are nearer I’m pining for it again! x

      Reply
  5. Naomi Lynas says

    March 15, 2018 at 10:13 pm

    Greece is gorgeous! I have very happy memories of teenage holidays there. Good luck with your entry xxx

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