I've been gone a full month now!

Crazy, doesn't seem like it in the least. Time moves slower now, mom has inherited some clothing as I'm shrinking, (at least my waist is, YAY!) mom and I were headed to the archeological museum, but were side tracked by a site that had been previously locked up. There wasn't anyone collecting money, but it was open, so we went in to explore. Found some really cool mosaics,  and frescos. The site varied from Byzantine to Hellenistic to a bit of Roman...and yes, I've seen enough of these sites now, I can pretty much identify them before I read the signs. Met up with Alex and Fotes and headed to the beach for a few hours while the guys were on a break...Apparently my swimming ability is highly amusing to the guys. (who knew) and for those who aren't aware, yes I can swim, above average by everyday standards, and a bit below by pro swimmer standards. You can tell the season is getting started, just 4 days ago all archeological sites closed at 3pm, (or earlier) now: 7pm...but we're still not to full on high season yet. The whole, "let's fly to Izmir" plan-denied! Try take a ferry (direct to Samos from Kos doesn't start till moms birthday, June 15) or head back to Bodrum and sit on a bus for 4 hours...yeah, umm I've been traveling for a month peeps, my travel funk is enough to deal with, think I'll take a big fatty PASS on the bus with pit stenchie dudes galore, thanks though. Another few bits of travel advice, "it can't be done" normally translates to "I don't get a cut from doing it" say a polite thank you and move on till you find someone who will help you. "You must take a bus" really meant: chill in Kos one more day as there is a ferry to Patmos the following day. Spend a day there, and then a competing ferry company (which no one on Kos can book, ahem make money from) will take you to Samos. From there, nuther ferry to Turkey (Kusadasi). Sweet, 2 more islands, another beach and explore day here in Kos...and no bus trip stench, WIN! Couple more tidbits, 1) bring a loofa-believe me you'll thank me 2) your 3G will fail you, spend the $20 on a garmin (or some such thing) if you plan to drive.
 "Embrace fully your capacity to create, to think in unlimited ways, and to pursue everything that you have been wanting. Be flexible, open and willing to let the new come to you. "This can be the most joyous, prosperous, and creative time of your life."  -- Sanaya Roman and Duane Packer
 “If you open your heart, love opens your mind.”  -- Charles John Quarto