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Post by kevb on Aug 28, 2019 22:32:30 GMT
I was going to fill this in on the ferry tomorrow but can stay awake just enough. So having got provisions and slogged it back uphill (taking in a lovely view of Peristera island, this might be a good point to Google maps Alonnisos) I got halfway round and reached Isomata. Well I thought I might be a bit ahead of schedule so was it worth breaking off route 10 and tagging onto route 9? Go on, I egged myself on. Slogging through what was now the hottest part of the day I went south on the designated marked path down almost to leptos Gialos bay but decided it was too far to the bay itself and struck off north to hopefully reach the main road again. I eventually got to the 3 road intersection where main road branches to tzortzi bay, Chrisi milia bay and the main road back to Patitiri. I'd been walking on and off ( mostly on) since 10:45 and it was now 15:30. Id long missed the 14:30 bus and because the route is driven by the Greek obsession with a day at the beach the next one wasn't until 18:45. This is when the scale of Alonnisos compared with Skiathos hits you. I'd probably done 10 km by now and to walk the path to Chrisi bay would be another 2.5km each way. Considering the traffic going through that junction no one stops to offer a lift any more, all rather sad. My feet said they'd had enough so spent remaining hours part way to Chrisi Milia bay pottering about, birdwatching and even had a snooze under an olive tree in a field. In your face Gerry Durrel. Young couple joined me at bus stop but didn't say anything to me, maybe Italian. Now here's the thing. The bus operates on to tickets only. You can buy return tickets in Patitiri and there are official outlets at the various places en route if you only buy a single but THE DRIVER TAKES NO MONEY. So this couple must have walked the 2.5km to the bus stop but not bought s ticket. Last official bus of the day. Would he let them on? Nope. Might still be there for all I know. Got back just before 7, paid nice but hopelessly disorganised woman renting room, finally got my passport back ( why places like this keep them anymore I have no idea, if they are making knock-offs they won't be in much luck after Brexit anyway) and packed most of my stuff. The steps from my digs down to harbour come out on main road next to a gyros place so that was it. I was dehydrated so water 2 large beers and food it was. Asked for a small bottle of water but they never charged me for it. Kolokithokeftethes, pork souvlaki wrap with all the trimmings and 2 large beers less than 14 euro. Rounded it to 15 and they were happy. Went for an ouzo at the blues bar ( not banging but Dennis would still walk away) and halfway through the whole town had a blackout. Ouzo by candlelight it was. Eventually on to my favourite, the Drunk Seal, for a couple of mojitos (still 8 euro a pop) and back to apt. Short hop over to Skopelos tomorrow, it will be a chilling out day after my 5+hours walking today. I wonder if the Dolphin allows itinerant visitors? my hotel has no pool and I've only swum in the sea so far. Must check it out. Start of hiking expedition. Bus to Steni Vala Steni Vala harbour Start of the hiking trail at SV harbour Part way round the initial hiking route 10 southbound, I'm guessing this is probably Agios Petros beach. Typical of the type of walking trail in this part of the island View of Peristera island from walking route View down on to Leftos Gialos (I think) beach. I'd merged from route 10 to route 9 by now adding a lot of extra mileage.
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Post by kevb on Aug 29, 2019 12:53:46 GMT
Bit of a dead day today, it was always likely so this will probably be last report before I hit Skiathos. Leisurely packing and off for breakfast at Patitiri port before getting on the ferry. Short trip to Skopelos. I'd mused about getting an early night and catching the 7am flying cat tomorrow but on enquiry in Skop port it turns out it's fully booked so back to my original plan of the 11:50 which actually goes back to Alonnisos then on to Skiathos taking 2 hours. There's no way round it short of bussing it up to glossa and getting the expensive new taxi. Too much faff, I can handle a 2 hour boat ride by now. Finding my hotel (Anneli) turned out to be a chore. I've found some awkward places in my time but this takes the biscuit. Poorly signed and to cap it all it's GPS co ordinates must be wrong because if you use an app it takes you to the wrong place. What should be a 5 minute walk turned into an hour slogging through back streets with luggage at hottest part of the day. I told the girl who showed me the room about the GPS faff and she just smiled and said 'I know!' My room is much bigger than the closet-dressed-as-room of last 2 nights so I can stretch out a bit. As it turns out it's very close to the Dionyssos hotel which does have the right coordinates so tip for future travellers is use that as your guide then ask them there, Anneli is 2 mins round corner. Also the Dionyssos has a lovely pool area which they allow the great unwashed like me to use. Large Mythos is 4:50 a half litre but I was past caring. That's me sorted until this evening. If anything interesting happens at evening meal I'll note down a quick line or two en route to Skiathos tomorrow. Must go, the pool and another beer beckons. Patitiri port waiting for the mid morning ferry to Skopelos The very nice pool area at the Dionyssos hotel on Skopelos (cant afford to stay there) which is just round the corner from the almost impossible to find Anneli which I was booked into.
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Post by kevb on Aug 29, 2019 18:42:11 GMT
Sorry guys I completely forgot the boomerang wave. It's a bit dark now so I can really only fit one in as I leave to get on the ferry tomorrow morning, hence it will have to be from the ferry cam end not the other one. My suitcase happens to be bright blue so there will be no missing it. Ferry leaves 11:50 my time that's 9:50 your time. I can do a quick wave around 9am UK time if anyone will be watching? The Olivio restaurant for my one and only night in Skopelos. Nice food but at a price.
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Post by dennisn on Aug 29, 2019 18:49:01 GMT
Typical. I have a doctor appointment at 9:10am. I can post a screenshot of the txt message with date and time of appointment if anyone doubts my integrity (that's anyone English, Welsh or Irish - Scots just doubt me automatically).
I shall try to remember to look on my iPhone whilst in the waiting room, but I don't know if a blue suitcase is going to be visible. Remember you have to stand long enough for the camera to refresh.
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Post by kevb on Aug 29, 2019 19:17:31 GMT
If I leave it any longer I could miss the ferry. I had to scramble up the car loading ramp this morning as there was a packed throng in the waiting area at Patitiri but they were all waiting for the later Skiathos ferry and I couldn't force my way from the back of the room in time, peasants. One bloke was even later than me on a scooter he virtually entered the ferry James Bond style. They didn't half give him an earful when he got on board.
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Post by dennisn on Aug 29, 2019 21:07:03 GMT
I’m OK with 9am, always attend appointments early so I’ll be there at 9am. So shiny blue suitcase on the floor and raise at least one arm and hold it there for 20 seconds like a nutcase. You’ll look and feel a right fool, but we’ll just see a still of a nice man with a blue suitcase waving to us and we’ll be very impressed - how often do we get somebody waving to us from across the world?
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Post by kevb on Aug 30, 2019 4:54:32 GMT
I will see if there's a space in that area that you and Vera stood last time, it's closer to the camera than over the road. If I have a look at your old feedback thread I can use the screenshot photo I loaded suggesting where to stand and use that as a guide.
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Post by kevb on Aug 30, 2019 6:29:03 GMT
Well having scouted the area I'm pretty sure I've found the right spot. You won't see me as I'm currently having coffee and a croissant at the bakery opposite so I will be under one of those big white squares on the left of the camera shot. In fact I think I can see the camera. It must have a really wide angle lens as the standing area looks so much smaller in reality than on the camera feed.
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Post by kevb on Aug 30, 2019 7:22:49 GMT
Anybody out there?
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Post by kevb on Aug 30, 2019 7:51:17 GMT
Another 10 mins and I will go stand around. It's getting busy, changeover day, so don't know how long anyone will have a clear view. Cream baseball cap, beige shorts and mainly white t shirt. Blue suitcase, rucksack with some luminous yellowy green on it.
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Post by dennisn on Aug 30, 2019 7:58:04 GMT
I’m here.
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Post by kevb on Aug 30, 2019 8:05:47 GMT
Well I've been waving on and off for a few mins the bloke having a fag sat on the wall thinks I'm mental. No idea how much time lag there is on the camera feed
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Post by kevb on Aug 30, 2019 8:12:40 GMT
If you can see a white van parked under the tree, that's some bloke selling fresh fish from out the back. Must go over to join the throng of ferry goers. Not expecting anyone to hang around to see it come in
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Post by kevb on Aug 30, 2019 9:38:23 GMT
Absolute bunfight getting on and everyone's toting luggage with it being a Friday. I'll be happy if my case is anywhere near where I left it come disembarking.
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Post by dennisn on Aug 30, 2019 9:40:53 GMT
GRRR! As soon as I said I'm here, the screen said to go in to the doctor - ten minutes early!!! So I came out 10 minutes later and started doing screenshots for England. Then I saw Kev's later post saying that he was hiding under the tree in the invisibility cloak of sunshadow! Grrr!!
So whether you are on these or not I really don't know, you'll have to choose and tell us which is you (if any). Now to see whether Photobucket will cooperate - it's been pretty dire since they improved it and charged for the pleasure.
Here's Kev, hiding in the shadow of the tree by the fish van. Or he may not.
This one is pure coincidence - is that him emerging (or disappearing) behind the awning in the centre - just a head and blue suitcase?
Here he is, jumping the queue as the ferry pulls in...
And off he goes, with a cloudy sky to keep him c o o l.
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