Trip in review: The Acropolis

I got in trouble when we went to the Acropolis. No, I didn't break anything. But they have a policy that you can't take pictures of objects.

First we had a school flag that we use for all of our group photos. We were told that was a no-no. I can understand the flag and banners thing. They don't want political messages or anything.

But then I had a little BYU Cosmo — no more than two inches high, if that — and I tried to take a ""where's Cosmo?" photo. 

They came down on me so hard that I didn't take another Cosmo picture the entire trip. I honestly wasn't trying to cause any trouble! So be forewarned next time you visit the Acropolis: no photos of things!

The offending Cosmo.

 

A travel journal, part 10

The good news is, the U.S. Consulate in Barcelona was able to give me same-day service on my emergency passport!

I was the second one in line when they opened Monday morning. After all the paperwork, forms and fees, they said I could come back in the afternoon and pick up my passport!

I could have floated back to my hotel. It's a good thing I took a taxi instead because they were going to kick me out of my room. Luckily I was able to extend for one more night. Otherwise I would have had to sleep at the airport!

One thing about the emergency passport — it's purple rather than the standard blue for U.S. passports. That means I got a little extra scrutiny each time I went through a security checkpoint. Curiously none of the agents were surprised to hear that the theft happened in Barcelona!

I made it home without further incident. As Dorothy said, "There’s no place like home!"

Finally, a happy face!

Saying goodbye to Barcelona.

It's required by Portland law to take a photo of your feet on the carpet at PDX at the beginning or ending of your trip.

Peanut gallery

I've only seen actual heckling happen to a speaker one time, although I've seen plenty of pulling funny faces from the congregation.
 

Table for four

This was us, only it was a table for seven.
 

One step at a time

 

Yeah. Me, too. 

Happy trails

"Play" might be stretching it just a little bit!
 

That's the way I like it

If you find yourself troubled by our times, think about how it used to be. We may have political unrest, but at least we don't have platform shoes, plaid bell bottoms and silk shirts!
 

Now, hold on

What do you do when your kid gets in trouble  while doing school at home? 

Troubles

That's what seems to get me into trouble, too!

Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide

...and you can't just wander the halls during second hour!

Sketchbook: It's a calling

Sometimes yes, it is.

Sportsman of the year

There's one way to avoid getting in to trouble during church ball — don't play!

Counter surfing

Ever been home teaching on a Sunday afternoon when the family you're visiting has a roast in the oven and fresh dinner rolls on the table — and then you have to leave without getting to taste anything?

With a voice to shake the earth

That sounds like something I would have gotten in trouble for!

TBT: In this corner...!

It's another Throwback Thursday (a special treat for July)! This particular set is from high school, so please be forgiving!

I wonder if this was based on real life experience...

Suspicious package

Like the Post Office and Homeland Security say, there are signs that indicate a package could be trouble!