I miss you all..
I miss you all.. Sorry I haven't been around for a while. I am writing this post as some of you are e-mailing me, wondering why I am not around. Thank you all for asking.
First of all my husband and I went on vacations for a few days. We went to Evia, which is an island very close to Athens, we went to Nafplio, Peloponnese, stayed there a few days and then stayed at Tolo, which is near Nafplio. We also went to Sparta for a few days and shall be going again tomorrow morning and coming back on Monday. We did not visit all the places during one trip but went back and forth to Athens, as I had some medical examinations planned during this month.
Some of my medical examinations were not so good and showed that I have a heart problem called ishemia. The doctors advised that I should exercise more and loose weight but also told me to relax and stay away from stressful situations.
Blogging has been quite stressful for me and I have been spending too many hours in front of the computer. That is one of the reasons why I have not been blogging and visiting you but also to avoid all the temptations by reading recipes all day long.
I've been following doctors' orders and have been doing some exercise, either swimming or walking, I have been watching more television, mostly in the afternoon when I am resting, I have become a fan of Gordon Ramsy's Nightmares in the Kitchen, I have been sleeping more and of course cooking and eating much healthier meals.
On Tuesday I will be going into hospital, this time for a final examination, as the thallium stress test showed that an artery is probably blocked but before taking further action, the doctor will make one final examination of the coronary artery, I think it is called an angiography, by making an incision from the groin (thigh) to examine the artery and will see what has to be done but I am hoping for the best.
It may take a while until I post again but until then take care.
This is my blog's 2nd anniversary and I want to thank you all for being my friends and for all your lovely e-mails.
I am sorry I do not have a recipe to share but hope to be back again soon with some more recipes.
I am leaving you with some photos I took during our vacations. I have taken a lot of beautiful photos but will make a separate post which I hope to post when I start blogging again.
Evia, Amarynthos sea front:
Nafplio, Bourdji Castle:
Nafplio, Old town, full of bougainvilleas. View from our Hotel room:
Tolo, view from our Hotel:
Tolo, View opposite the hotel: Koronisi
Tolo: beach
Tolo: sunrise
Thank you again!
Dear Ivy, my wishes and prayers are with you. Take care of yourself and come back only when you can. We will be there.
And thanks for sharing those lovely pictures 🙂
Ciao Ivy ! I was wondering about you ! I'm sorry to hear about your health problems and I hope you artery is fine . You photos are so beautiful I'm sure you were more than happy in vacations with your husband !! I send you a big hug
Hi Ivy - I miss you too, but I so understand focusing on your health and taking good care of yourself. Blogging gets oddly stressful. And I so understand the temptations of recipes. I have not been reading food blogs as much since June because of that reason and my own diet. Take good care of yourself. I send you good wishes for Tuesday.
I'm sorry to hear that Ivy! It's so important to take of yourself and we understand. Thank you for the beautiful photos! Congratulations on your blog anniversary and look forward to your lovely recipes.
Hey Ivy!
Sorry to hear about your recent health issues. "Perastika" sou...just have plenty of rest and relaxation and come back whenever you are ready! Gordon Ramsay is a lunatic but a damn good chef!
I'm so sorry to hear that :-(. I really do hope that the tests will be ok and that you have nothing serious. Please, don't stress, relax and all the best with you exercising! I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
I love Gordon Ramsay and his TV programs!
Hugs,
Rosa xoxo
Hi Ivy!
Best wishes on your Healing Journey!! Thanks so much for the stunning photos of Greece as I've always imagined it! And thanks, also, for taking the time to share with us all about the challenges you are facing. My thoughts are with you!
Hey there Ivy. Am rooting for some good news for you, but it does sound like you are taking some positive steps toward looking after yourself. Your photographs of your holiday are beautiful and fill me with longing to visit that part of the world again. My thoughts and good wishes are there for you.
Hi Ivy, Look after yourself and enjoy your marvellous holiday, knowing that our thoughts are with you. Thanks for the lovely holiday snaps - I want to be there myself!
Hi Ivy... my warmest and best regards to you. Take your rest from blogging as much as you want... but do keep us update of your status ok. Thank you for sharing those lovely pictures 🙂 Would love to visit the places one of these days.
Also, do keep away from the haze covering Athens now, OK. It really reminded me of the haze I suffered from the forest and open burning from Indonesia 🙁
I do wished who ever started such bad intentions for their own gained would suffered the consequences.
Take care please... really missed you much :'-(
Ivy - be well and take the rest you need. Get healthy, darling!
Hi Ivy,
Nice to see u back......my best of best wishes with you dear....nothing to worry..... practice yoga/meditation...it is good stress buster....enjoy healthy cooking and be brave.....take care dear....
Ivy - you are in our thoughts right now as you go through this difficult time. Please know that we are wishing you all the best for positive results in your upcoming tests, and a speedy recovery. If there is anything that we can do to help support you from across the pond, please do not hesitate to ask.
(thank you for the pictures as well! They were gorgeous.)
Take care, and rest up!
Ivy,
Sorry to hear about your health issues. It sounds like you are making some good life changes to take better care of yourself.
I was so glad to see pictures from Nafplio and Tolo--two of our favorite places to go on holiday! I hope your time was restful.
Wishing you good outcomes of your upcoming tests.
Oh, Ivy, so sorry to hear about your heart and artery - praying you get better soon!
I was reading about all the fires in Athens and hoping you were OK.
Looks like the holidays were a good way to relax - how gorgeous!
I haven't been reading recipes lately, either, as I realized I was just getting too caught up in it. Almost a clean break! I still indulge every now and again, just for a few minutes.
Many blessings as you rest and recover, and don't worry, all the blogs will still be here when you get back!