39 days, 6 hours until we depart from SEATAC International airport on the first leg of our 2012 adventure to Greece, Portugal, Spain, and Gibraltar.  Due to the financial crisis in Europe, the Euro is trading about $1.21 US which is about 25% better than last year. This will be a shorter trip  but we will spend time with our friends on Lesvos and see Southern Spain and Portugal , plus a quick stop in Gibraltar.