I just went on a vacation to a place where drinking is very common and actually celebrated 30 days sober there. It's completely do-able. The only thing I did was to remember how bad the after-effects of drinking were and that historically, I have failed to moderate. I also focused on doing things that drinking prevented me from doing, like actually enjoying food and getting up to see the sunrise over the ocean. You already have an edge by your traveling partners being supportive of your sobriety. Perhaps taling some quit lit along to read might help. Enjoy Greece!! When you come back having not drank, your self confidence will soar!
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Hey Lisa, imagine how much more you can enjoy your vacation being present in it. I would suggest staying in touch with your sober support group while away. Remember it’s just your “stinkin thinkin” as they say.
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Thank you so much for this!!! Both people I’m going with don’t drink that much and my cousin is allergic to red wine. My friend said she doesn’t want any hang overs on the trip so I can def ask if they’ll just be sober with me. It would be easy for them. Great idea 
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I don’t know how you feel about meetings, but going to them in another country could be very fun!
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If you are going to have that drink, It's better you than me. I heard an old timer say. I feel that
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Daily morning routine.
I relapsed twice when I quit doing it.
I start my day with the 3rd step prayer.
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Trust me every time you wake up feeling good about you is always something to look forward to the the next day and night! I a lot of the times can’t wait to climb into bed knowing is ok!! And I love reading my journal books!!
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Don’t go on a vacation like that until your not feeling that way. Just my opinion but it is dangerous to your sobriety.
Because you are an alcoholic and can never be a social drinker. I would recommend Online AA meetings while on vacation. Good luck!
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You just enjoy the times with them without the booze. Pelligrino is really refreshing
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You will be able to remember everything a d genuinely feel it
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#rebump on what john said. if you qualify as an alcoholic, there is a life of unmagagability that comes with that single sip. if you want real insurance while youre out, find some meetings (foreign and/or zoom), dig into step work, get a commitment, share at a meeting of your struggles. as soon your activities find yourself outside of you, the alcoholic malady of the mind suddenly doesnt have the same grip on us.
You think you feel left out now? Because you're it drinking an alcoholic drink when everyone else is? Ridiculous. Imagine how left out you'll feel if you get wasted and make an idiot out of yourself, overland over and over again. Drinking/addiction has done nothing for me but alienate me.
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Lisa
The other thing is, there are AA meetings everywhere. Here's a link to an AA app that is a great way to find them on either platform.
that’s exactly my point. My disease doesn’t allow for me to drink in moderation like normal people. Which in turn leaves me feeling left out.
I know what would happen to me if I had one drink. One is to many and 1000 isnt enough.
It's not the drinks. It's the hanging out with people you love and care about. What you're eating or drinking is arbitrary.
What were your intentions for going on the trip in the first place?
Prolly not to drink and sit around.
I know where my addiction takes me
One is. Ever enough
And the worst thing to ever happen to me
Is to drink and nothing bad happens
I always drink again
You do not need to get drunk or drink to have fun
Much love stay strong
Sorry to double or triple dip, you can still hangout and sit while they drink
There is no pressure for you to drink.
Order something else, and still socialize, you can still be the light or life of the party
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