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Post by yorkshiremouth on Jun 2, 2023 11:47:17 GMT
Good question, and I’d like to collect my thoughts and summarise after I get back.
€20 at Koukounaries from today? Crikey! Well, I suppose it’s the perfect excuse for a family of four to just get one set and tell the kids to go swimming.
I think a new thread on prices may be due.
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Post by katet on Jun 2, 2023 14:12:53 GMT
If you go to BBW please say hello from me to Vlatko who’s working there this year. I imagine he’ll be front of house as he’s been managing the pool bar at the Myrtia for the past 10 or so years. Not sure you’ll know him, but he’s a very outgoing, lovely guy. I’m planning to go to see him this next time, but my plans are always very flexible!!
Shame about Olive Thea, but I think I’m the only person I know who’s not keen. I wasn’t keen on the menu choice or the chilly setting - was last there on a hot July evening and still needed a blanket! Toilets are fancy though and Despina is always lovely. I much prefer Avlios Yard in town or Rada at Vasillias.
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Post by exgreekgod on Jun 2, 2023 14:52:59 GMT
Surprised to hear V is at BBW, we'll have to give him a visit as well, we stayed at his villa last year.
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Post by katet on Jun 2, 2023 15:39:23 GMT
Yes - a bit of a come-down this year for both V & Stefanos. Though V is still doing his own villa & a friends. It was a big blow to them when they didn’t get a renewal option on the lease at Myrtia, though they made light of it (well, Vlatko did… Stefanos is always a little serious!
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Post by exgreekgod on Jun 2, 2023 15:43:08 GMT
Stephanos manages to look serious when he's laughing 😀
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Post by yorkshiremouth on Jun 2, 2023 15:56:09 GMT
It’s not going to be Big Bad Wolf tonight. Possibly Souvlaki Strike, but no guarantee.
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Post by balddave on Jun 2, 2023 18:18:00 GMT
It’s actually quite sad how prices rise as the season progresses, overheads remain steady, I personally find if you find establishments locally owned rather than seasonally operated bar’s the price varies greatly
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Post by yorkshiremouth on Jun 3, 2023 7:02:18 GMT
It’s actually quite sad how prices rise as the season progresses, overheads remain steady, I personally find if you find establishments locally owned rather than seasonally operated bar’s the price varies greatly All-in-all, considering the inflation we’ve seen, I think the prices have been fairly steady. As you say, some places worse than others.
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Post by yorkshiremouth on Jun 3, 2023 7:04:38 GMT
Souvlaki Strike last night. Cheap and cheerful, the kids went off and did their own thing (No Name, I think).
Stayed up drinking a bit, you never want to go to bed on the last night.
A bit of a flap this morning despite us being picked up at 11:15, the luggage trolley picked our cases up at 9:30; something I discovered at 9:05.
Sorted it in time.
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Post by yorkshiremouth on Jun 3, 2023 7:26:11 GMT
…how are you liking being in town as opposed to skiathos palace, do you prefer it? i hear the sunbeds have gone up to 20 euros on koukinaries beach from 1st june… I’ve just asked at TGTBATU, and someone’s there at the moment and has paid €15 at the bridge end. Possibly there’s different prices at the ‘expensive end’?
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Post by dennisn on Jun 3, 2023 9:38:16 GMT
Well IRDUTSOL, TGTBATU.
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Post by yorkshiremouth on Jun 3, 2023 10:49:58 GMT
Say on the plane. Two hours from arriving to getting through.
Brexit really is the gift the jeeps on giving.
I’m not being political. But the airport passport control was designed for 90% EU arrivals. As 40% of arrivals are now UK, that’s 50:50. Every passport to be checked, scanned and physically scanned.
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amy115
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Post by amy115 on Jun 3, 2023 12:19:20 GMT
Is that every British passport YM or every passport?
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Post by yorkshiremouth on Jun 3, 2023 15:09:12 GMT
Every non-EU/ non-Schengen.
We’ve landed at Leeds.
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Post by katet on Jun 4, 2023 6:31:06 GMT
Steve - I know what you mean by TGTBATU, but doubt anyone else will! 😂
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