It had been 17 years since I'd visited the country of my parents' birth, so I was more than ready. The kids had never been, so they were excited. The experience delivered on all counts, and now that the beast has been reawakened, I am already plotting the next vacation. 

After a busy two days in London, we headed off to Athens, where we missed our connecting flight to Kefalonia. Not to worry - the kids thought that sending the day in the airport was a grand adventure. They especially enjoyed sampling all the foods, beginning with rustic tyropites, and ending with gelato. When we finally made it to the island, I thought they'd be exhausted, but they were ready to explore! We spent the next two weeks visiting all the beaches, walking in all the neighborhoods, eating all the food, and petting all the cats. Then we set off for three days in Athens where we fully immersed ourselves in ancient history. Here are a few highlights: