Author Archives: jjcampo

The Move

Posted on May 22, 2020 by jjcampo

Somebody may have noticed that I have not posted in over a year.  This is not due to lack of interest on my part in presenting my work. It is due to a more mundane, or so I thought, reason. … Continue reading →

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Greek Trek 2017: Santorini Part 2– Oia

Posted on August 5, 2018 by jjcampo

Our last stop on this trip is the town of Oia on the island of Santorini.  First, the name is pronounced Ē’ă.  That is a long e with a short a, with the emphasis on the e.  Oia is the … Continue reading →

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Greek Trek 2017: Santorini Part 1 – Fira

Posted on June 5, 2018 by jjcampo

My chariot departs Crete at noon for an afternoon cruise to Santorini.  To my amazement, the sea was a little rough.  Until now, the sea had been quiet and placid.  We arrive at the town of Fira on the island … Continue reading →

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Greek Trek 2017: Crete

Posted on April 22, 2018 by jjcampo

Our trip from Rhodes to Crete is not uneventful, but in a good way.  The crew cooked up a BBQ with entertainment on what could be termed the Lido deck, aka, outside in the fresh sea air.  I opted for … Continue reading →

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Greek Trek 2017: Rhodes

Posted on March 17, 2018 by jjcampo

Quietly, like a thief in the night, my chariot arrives at the port of Rhodes.  Rhodes is as famous as Patmos is obscure.  Everyone learns in elementary school about the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World.  The Colossus of Rhodes … Continue reading →

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Greek Trek 2017: Patmos

Posted on January 3, 2018 by jjcampo

It is time to leave Mykonos but once again I feel like I am back in uniform.  I vacate my room by noon and then hang around the lobby of the hotel until 6:00p.m., when the bus takes everyone down … Continue reading →

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Greek Trek 2017: Mykonos

Posted on November 18, 2017 by jjcampo

The time has come to leave Athens.  At 8:30 in the morning it was onto a bus and off to the port of Piraeus to board the Cylestia Olympia, my chariot to Mykonos.  It was as if I was back … Continue reading →

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Greek Trek 2017: Athens – Lost Luster

Posted on October 5, 2017 by jjcampo

As a young Sergeant in the Air Force, I was sent on temporary assignment from my base in England to Athens.  The reason is not important, but I was in Athens for five months.  Flying into Athens I was presented … Continue reading →

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Another June, Another Sac Comic Con

Posted on July 2, 2017 by jjcampo

As usual, June has arrived and so has the Sacramento Wizard World Comic Con.  I decided since last year I went on the first day, I would go on the last day this year.  Different from last year was the … Continue reading →

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The Luau

Posted on May 1, 2017 by jjcampo

This winter has been particularly long, dreary, wet and cold in California.  After five years of drought, we needed the rain and snow but hated the gloomy, clammy weather.  To add to the gloom I had to have eye surgery.  … Continue reading →

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