Pilgrimage Route

A brief overview of our spiritual pilgrimage to Greece and western Turkey.

This entry was posted on Monday, February 20th, 2012 at 1:18 pm. It is filed under General, Greece, Sacred Places, Shrines, Video. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.

24 Responses to “Pilgrimage Route”

  1. liz says:
    February 21, 2012 at 8:04 am

    My heart and mind is ready to go. We will travel with you in spirit and with great expectations. Have a wonderful trip. We know that we will. God go with you.

    Love,
    the Vernons

  2. Mary says:
    February 21, 2012 at 8:11 am

    I’m happy to learn more about your travel route and excited for you about this wonderful journey. I look forward to hearing and seeing more about your experiences along the way and/or when you return. Best wishes for a safe, beautiful, fun and enlightening journey.

  3. aleximou says:
    February 21, 2012 at 8:21 am

    Thanks to you guys we are able to follow this dream. We are so grateful for all your help and support. (And so are Bonnie and Tom…)

  4. Tyrell says:
    February 21, 2012 at 8:30 am

    Wow. This sounds amazing and wonderful.
    Bon voyage!

  5. aleximou says:
    February 21, 2012 at 8:36 am

    Thanks Tyrell. We’re looking for a great island to hang out. Hop on a plane and join us!

  6. Lexa says:
    February 21, 2012 at 9:26 am

    Sounds like an amazing adventure. Hope you both have a wonderful time!

  7. aleximou says:
    February 21, 2012 at 11:32 am

    Thanks Lexa. Keep us posted by texting and emai! We look forward to catching up when we get back.
    Love you.

  8. Dortha Kuhlman says:
    February 21, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    Travelling mercies sent from a fellow pilgram….praying and wishing for new insights and wisdom, from this journey. Love, Dortha

  9. Meredith Burrell says:
    February 21, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    Blessings for your journey. . .wonderful to share lunch and special time with you yesterday. . .we look forward to your blogs.

  10. Dotti says:
    February 21, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    My the Holy Spirit be with you as you travel to these magical sites. You will be in our prayers for a safe and meaningful trip. We look forward to your updates as you gather wonderful experiences.

  11. aleximou says:
    February 21, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    Thank you Dotti, your kindness and your friendship are precious to us both.

  12. aleximou says:
    February 21, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    Thank you Meredith! I will take with me thoughts of our next jaunt to TJ Maxx, and a Girl’s Day — no rushing this time! I look forward to seeing you in June. XX

  13. aleximou says:
    February 21, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    Thank you so much for your good wishes Dortha. I will miss you, and think of you often along the way, (as one intrepid pilgrim to another). Let’s have that long-delayed lunch when we get back, and compare notes and insights! Love, Alex

  14. Anna says:
    February 22, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    Love the first photo and pray that you both experience joy and love during this spiritual mission you have undertaken. Such an amazing world we live in for sure.

  15. aleximou says:
    February 25, 2012 at 8:08 am

    Thanks Anna! We had a pretty tough trip getting here — with 2 cancelled flights and a 6 hour layover in Frankfurt, and Olympic Airlines went broke, but Greece is wonderful anyway (if broke and depressed). It is all awesome and we feel so privileged to be here in this ancient, timeless place. XX

  16. Barbara Lindstrom says:
    February 27, 2012 at 6:34 am

    Wonderful that you made it!! Best wishes from Don and I for your journey.

  17. Alex says:
    February 28, 2012 at 11:40 am

    Thanks Barbara. It’s cold and rainy in Athens, and bleak after the riots, but it’s amazing to be in this ancient country. Hugs to you both!

  18. Jane Allewelt says:
    February 29, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    Dear Alejandra Y Juan

    Les deseo un feliz vije, Y que EL ESPERITO SANTO LOS ACOMPANIE, ES POR EL QUE USTEDES ESTAN EN ESTA ENCOMIENDA, ESTA PELIGRCION, QUE LOS TIENE EN TIERRA SAGRADA, QUE DIOS LOS BRENDIGA.

    CON MUCHO AMOR, JUANITA ALLEWELT

  19. Jane Allewelt says:
    February 29, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    QURIDOS AMIGOS, ALEJANDRA Y JUAN

    LES DESEO UN FELIZ VIAAJE,Y QUE EL ESPERITO SANTO LOS ACOMPANE, ES POR EL, QUE USTEDES ESTN EN ESTA ENCOMIENDS, ESTA PELIGNICION, EN TIERRA SAGRADS. QUE TENGAN MUCHO EXITO, Y QUE DIOS LOS BENDIGA.

    CON MUCHO AMOR, SU AMIGA

    JUANITA PACHECO, ALLEWELT

  20. alex says:
    March 1, 2012 at 2:02 am

    Muchas gracias mi amiga. Hace frio aqui hoy.
    Con un fuerte abrazo, tu amiga, Alejandra

  21. Carol says:
    March 4, 2012 at 9:36 am

    Your trip is a dream trip of a lifetime. We will be there with you in spirit. Do keep sending more tales as you progress.
    Love,
    Carol and Jay

  22. aleximou says:
    March 4, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    Thanks Carol.
    I want to hear all about the wedding!
    I send my love, from Crete.
    Alex

  23. Judy Froemke says:
    April 8, 2012 at 1:40 am

    Happy Easter 2012, John and Alex. What a special time and place to be today. The map of your travels and John’s explanation of the route was most interesting. I’ve been thinking of you daily and am so glad to have this visual orientation. What a physical, spiritual and mind expanding journey you are having. With lots of love and good wishes for the rest of it…Judy

  24. aleximou says:
    April 8, 2012 at 3:22 am

    It’s Greek Palm Sunday today — a week off the Gregorian calendar this year. We went to a 3 hour (!) Orthodox service that was very moving. The families straggle in late, which seems to be just fine, if they can find seats. Love to all, Alex and John

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