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Post by kevb on Aug 24, 2021 11:50:42 GMT
Assuming we actually get away this will be Kev's feedback thread.
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Post by bvrc on Aug 24, 2021 11:55:32 GMT
Fingers crossed all will be ok and you’ll get there 🤞
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Post by katet on Aug 24, 2021 12:41:39 GMT
Awww - love this song. It seems so sweet and innocent!
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Post by kevb on Aug 24, 2021 14:39:43 GMT
Awww - love this song. It seems so sweet and innocent! Just like me  |
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Post by yorkshiremouth on Aug 24, 2021 16:47:46 GMT
Assuming we actually get away this will be Kev's feedback thread.
Classic. Looking forwards to your reports. |
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Post by dennisn on Aug 24, 2021 19:13:22 GMT
Now there's a soundtrack worth listening to all the way through AND you can understand the words!!!
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Post by kevb on Aug 27, 2021 11:20:03 GMT
So far so good, we're both on the plane. Sighs of relief all round...
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Post by yorkshiremouth on Aug 27, 2021 11:49:19 GMT
Massive relief.
Hope it goes okay at Skíathos airport.
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Post by kevb on Aug 27, 2021 16:52:35 GMT
Pretty straightforward at Skiathos end, neither of us were pulled in for random covid tests. I think with later flights they just want us out of the building asap. Mums phone was a bit slow picking up local network so I pulled her vaccination details up on mine as I had a printed version of my own. At hotel now taking a breather from the unpacking, melting with the humidity it alwaya takes me a few days to acclimatise. Mum says she hasnt slept properly for days worrying about passport despite me reassuring her daily. Ithink it will be an early night for her. I might manage a couple in Blind Dog but ive been up since before 6am so fading fast. I think No Name gyros and a mythos beckons.
Typical rooms at Morfo
Morfo is b&b and this is what you get this year, but it is the same every day
Always an 'Ive arrived' moment - gyros and a beer at no name
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Post by kevb on Aug 28, 2021 7:46:45 GMT
After the gyros and mythos last night we headed up to Old Port House only to find out mum had not brought her phone so couldnt access her vaccination record. If you cant prove it you cant stay inside so ee perched on the bench outsid. It was humid so actually more pleasant out there. Take noye if you are inside in a drinking bar and cant prove vax when challenged by police you will be fined and i beliebe it has happened. Mum was exhausted so walked her back to hotel. Gets a bit fuzzy after that as some of the facebook crowd contacted me to tell me they would be in blind dog later so to kill the time I had ouzo in Totem, then even more ouzo in the Dog with the others who id not seen since 2019 so non socially distant hugs all round. Worked out on rethrn to hotel id done about a 20 hour day. Slept very well. Having ticked mythos and gyros we are now on the Bourtzi having a frape. I only need a lunch at Swells to finish my 'Ive properly arrived' list but it can wsit for another day. Mum fancies a lounge at the tennis club and im happy for a lazy day too.
If you cant show vax proof you cant go in Old Port House but you can wistfully gaze through the window
Until some kind soul passes you a drink out
another right of arrival passage - frappe on the Bourtzi
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Post by katet on Aug 28, 2021 9:33:02 GMT
I’m pleased that bars are enforcing the rules, but you probably weren’t asked at Totem, Kev! Can’t beat a lazy day at the tennis club … hope it’s not too busy, as it’s Saturday.
What’s Morfo like? It’s in a great location. I stumbled upon it in July and thought it looked good.
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Post by kevb on Aug 28, 2021 12:40:30 GMT
Morfo nowhere near the standard of The Water or Bourtzi (from photos, never been in either). If theres a convenient day where we cross over Id be happy to show you the Morfo. The fixtures n fittings are very old school Greek but the beds comfy. Think the rooms work out about £35 per night which includes breakfast (this morning we got ham n cheese toastie, hard boiled egg, yoghurt orange squash and either tea or coffee) air con and safety deposit box. The rooms would be a bit pokey for 2 sharing but fine for solo. Some rooms are 2 singles some have a double bed. Not much of a view from any room but mums balcony looks up to the famous clock tower. Still not made it up there yet but mum is determined to do it one morning.
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Post by dennisn on Aug 28, 2021 15:55:44 GMT
Thanks a lot for the tip on proof of vax for tavernas, Kev. Vera is super non tech, so she only has the letter received by phoning 119. I’m going to run off a few copies and I’ll also scan it to keep in my Photos on my phone.
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Post by balddave on Aug 28, 2021 16:02:16 GMT
Kev £35 in august is an excellent rate especially including breakfast, fabulous location, if it’s clean and comfortable what’s not to like.
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Post by kevb on Aug 28, 2021 16:05:42 GMT
Mum lost her hard copy so I took photos of the relevant pages on her phone and texted them to her so she doesnt have to call up the app all the time. Each QR code is valid for 30 days even though it will generate a new one each time you log on to the app. David at the Old Port House says the rules really only apply to about 6 bars in town so the police can easily cover them. Totems been shut twice for not following the rules properly.
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