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Post by derbyshirelass on Aug 27, 2016 4:54:41 GMT
Arrived here yesterday from a very busy East Mids airport, never been so rushed before. Nice smooth flight and easy landing. Bus at airport now so no walking anymore. Luggage arrived quickly. Back to our second home, Villa Maria and a lovely welcome from Angela as we got off the bus. After unpacking, showering, getting some provisions in we wandered down to one of our favorite places to eat- Ratatouille. Busy but we didn't mind the wait as we enjoyed a drink at the bar and chatted with another couple, like you do. Tasty meal and a short walk back to our lovely room. Not too hot to sleep so may not get air con. Up before 7am for a lovely cup of tea on our balcony. It's beautiful, sun coming up and 23 in the shade. Kalimera Skiathos, it's good to be back
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Post by dennisn on Aug 27, 2016 8:27:32 GMT
GRRR. I just slightly hate you! However, I shall cheer myself up by thinking you'll be leaving as we arrive. LOL. I wonder if Kostas was driving the airport bus? He had to go to Volos to do a test for it. I'd say remind Angela we'll be there in less than a fortnight, but she already knows. Have a lovely time.
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Post by derbyshirelass on Aug 27, 2016 10:09:18 GMT
We saw Costas as we came down aircraft steps. Don't hate me Denis, remember you've been here once already this year
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Post by dennisn on Aug 27, 2016 18:48:03 GMT
We saw Costas as we came down aircraft steps. Don't hate me Denis, remember you've been here once already this year Forgiveness depends on the number of 'n's. 😎
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jlo251
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Hi I'm new will be visiting Skiathos for 1st time in Sept staying in Troulos 😄
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Post by jlo251 on Sept 4, 2016 17:25:19 GMT
Only 3 sleeps now, if weather forecast is to be believed looks like we will be arriving to a thunderstorm ....... should make the landing interesting 😜 Can't wait to get there 😎
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Post by cariad23 on Sept 6, 2016 16:00:26 GMT
looks like the weather will just be clearing up for friday just for you Dennis. i'm going away in England this weekend weather looks promising.i was hoping for skiathos but as husband managed to sever his thumb tendon with an angle grinder, requiring an operation. All i wanted was him to dismantle old greenhouse .! so had 6 weeks with no pay leading up to our holiday in stoupa in july, so we knew second holiday out of the question. Then when we returned his caring compassionate boss said youve cost us thousands being off had to send work out and had set someone else on, so not a good time for us. Just hope can get something soon as booked next years holiday while there. Well you have to have a greek fix to look forward to dont you. So dennis please have an extra ouzo or mythos for us while you are there and i'll look forward to your trip report
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Post by dennisn on Sept 6, 2016 19:46:07 GMT
Cariad, that's a dreadful story and I shall do my best to drink a Mythos on your behalf. Fortunately I have a completely different boss, although he doesn't do sick pay or holiday pay, but he's really lovely (good looking, kind hearted, generous, slim, weighs less than 16 stones and has beautiful teeth, even if they are blunt). Self employed. (But that's only since I retired 20 years ago).
I hope to heaven you are right about the weather clearing up by Friday - I'm only taking one spare set of undies and they'll be inaccessible in the suitcase!
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Post by kelso on Sept 7, 2016 16:34:47 GMT
Well Dennis, the weather when you arrive will tell us everything, because they do say that the sun always shines on the righteous - but no blaming poor Vera if it rains! Bob
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Post by dennisn on Sept 7, 2016 18:40:59 GMT
I watched some foreign (Scandywegian?) flight arrive early this morning and it circled, then landed the wrong way round (NE to SW, instead of up the bay). And thought, oops, the weather is dodgy. But then, J-Lo's Gatwick flight arrived and did it the right way and no messing about looking for somewhere else to land, so I cheered up.
I see Derbyshire Lass says the weather has been great ever since she landed and right up to today. She's staying in Villa Maria, where Angela tells me the weather has been poor at times. Maybe it rains at Villa Maria whilst Derbyshire Lass is on the beach?
I shall try not to think about it again (fat chance!).
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Post by derbyshirelass on Sept 8, 2016 13:28:49 GMT
Cloudy start yesterday so we caught bus to Koukanaries and walked along the beach, sea very rough with high waves. Up and over the hill to Big Banana for a frappe as weather turned hot. So bus back and quick change, lunch at Zaharo and beach for rest of afternoon. Last trip to town in evening, very warm but air conditioned bus now. Ate at Alexandros Taverna, very busy and lucky to get a table. Back to another favourite, Dino's for coffee (and cake from lovely Roula). Today, well, early rumblings, a few flashes and spit spots, enough to keep us off the beach. So nice walk in non beach clothes and our last lunch at Zahoros, said fiond farewells to the lovely chef there, Costas. Told him we will be back next year. Tonight? Well going back to where we had our first meal 2 weeks ago, Ratatouille. But of packing to do first ready for tomorrow when, sadly we will be homeward bound. We feel blessed to have had yet another visit to this lovely place.
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