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Post by exgreekgod on Aug 26, 2021 16:07:37 GMT
Well the cases are packed, paperwork etc is hopefully OK, on our way tomorrow😊 It's been a long 2 years wait but in the words from an old war film "worth waiting for"!!
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Post by katet on Aug 26, 2021 19:12:34 GMT
Safe travels, EGG and family ... hope to see you over there.
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Post by kevb on Aug 26, 2021 20:50:20 GMT
Two years for me too so will be nice to reacquaint myself with the old place. Have a smooth and glitch free journey out.
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At last!
Aug 27, 2021 7:38:00 GMT
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Post by yorkshiremouth on Aug 27, 2021 7:38:00 GMT
Great stuff.
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Post by exgreekgod on Aug 29, 2021 14:37:45 GMT
So, Friday drove down to Stansted in the afternoon to park and overnight stay at a little country barn type place with a lovely thatched pub, early night, taxi at 4am. Stansted was busy but went through no problem, Jet2 were well impressive all well organised and efficient. Lovely smooth flight again impressed with Jet2 plenty of legroom and friendly crew, landed 10 minutes early about 12.15 and joined the queue for the paperwork and passport check, it looked to me like people who were being random tested were younger probably without jab certificate. Picked up our Jimny jeep and checked in hotel, unpacked and went straight down the port for a bit of lunch, kabourelias, calamari, tzadziki, chips and greek salad, 2 beers and sprite, €33, not too bad. Back for a swim, it's well hot 30ish I think. Wondered down into town about 8 and went straight to The Old Port House, they checked our jab certificates and wouldn't let anyone in without it. Few beers and finished off in Blind Dog, home at one, a lovely first day. Today (Sunday) Kouk beach, busy but plenty of room, the sea is like a warm bath, lovely. Popped into the Myrtia for lunch and booked in for the Bouzouki night on Thursday, always a good night of music and food. Now retreated from the sun for a bit of Aircon before getting ready for the town tonight.
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Post by katet on Aug 29, 2021 15:49:33 GMT
It sounds just perfect! Wasn't Kev in the Blind Dog last night, too? But unless you both look exactly like your profile pics (unlikely for you and darned near impossible for Kev!!) you would never know 😁😁😁
Was Vlatko at the Myrtia? Am guessing he's not there quite as much now he has the new villas to look after. I didn't make it over to see him while I was there, as it was too darned hot to get the bus over there. Good job it's cooled down to 30 for you!!
Thanks for this - am getting all anticipatory 🤣
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Post by dennisn on Aug 29, 2021 17:21:01 GMT
Thanks for this - am getting all anticipatory 🤣 AND A 10 FROM ME!!!
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Post by exgreekgod on Aug 30, 2021 4:58:08 GMT
It sounds just perfect! Wasn't Kev in the Blind Dog last night, too? But unless you both look exactly like your profile pics (unlikely for you and darned near impossible for Kev!!) you would never know 😁😁😁 Was Vlatko at the Myrtia? Am guessing he's not there quite as much now he has the new villas to look after. I didn't make it over to see him while I was there, as it was too darned hot to get the bus over there. Good job it's cooled down to 30 for you!! Thanks for this - am getting all anticipatory 🤣 Didn't see V, probably see him on Thursday evening at the Bouzouki night. We're staying in one of his villa's next year. Sunday evening popped into town and had a couple at Port House then decided to go to Admiral Benboes but we couldn't find it! We've been there several times before but I couldn't get any signal on my phone to use maps and the wife had new shoes on and was complaining about a blister or something! Ended up at Dinos for a nice seafood platter and a chat with the lovely lady (Rula I think) who runs it.
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Post by kevb on Aug 30, 2021 5:11:16 GMT
I was in Blind Dog Sat night but only for about an hour approx 11-12pm.Id had a very late one on Fri night there andcwas exhausted. Also it was getting v busy, waitress was necking shots to get through and young girl from outside doing head count was asked to help behind barvwhich meant too many people then came in and she was having one of those Greek nervous breakdowns.
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Post by exgreekgod on Aug 30, 2021 10:40:17 GMT
Had a leisurely late breakfast round the pool this morning and then set of for Ligharies, turned off at troubles and passed Dennis and Vera's second home. Stopped off at the dogs home and fell in love with some puppies 😄. Now on Ligharies beach, quite a strong breeze kicking up some nice waves, it's lovely. Going to the taverna at 2.30 probably have my usual whole seabream and lush chips.
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Post by exgreekgod on Aug 30, 2021 10:41:33 GMT
That should say Troulos not troubles😁
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Post by katet on Aug 30, 2021 11:20:50 GMT
Sounds perfect, EGG, despite the troubles (and the Greek nervous breakdown!!) 😂
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At last!
Sept 4, 2021 11:50:49 GMT
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Post by bvrc on Sept 4, 2021 11:50:49 GMT
Just catching up….. Admiral Benbows is no more - not sure what has happened but it is gone, including all outside signs. There’s still a little sign on the door of its past life.
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At last!
Sept 5, 2021 18:05:22 GMT
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Post by kevb on Sept 5, 2021 18:05:22 GMT
I thought Id got the wrong street at first but eventually convinced myself it had gone. I wasnt a frequent visitor tbh. Ive still never had a drink in King&Queen as far as i remember.
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Post by balddave on Sept 5, 2021 22:22:03 GMT
Evidently benbows under current restrictions would have only been allowed 10/11 people inside, not financially viable for them to open, but hopefully they will next year
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