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Maggie, they hadn't better do it too early or I won't be there lol

Don't like ouzo actually lol

xx

Liz, you will have obligatory Reps meeting the morning after you arrive, handing out info on excursions. We always went just for the free Ouzo...lol

Maggie

thanks Maggie, was a toss up between Roda and Acharavi, the other places on our short list were booked since yesterday.

I read on the reviews that it's cheaper and better to use a tour company called NKB (I think that's what it was, will have to check) rather than t. Cook as they are expensive.

Lizx

Hi Liz, so pleased you have your hols booked. You will probably be plagued by excursions to everywhere as you know. And I am not one for them myself, always like to make my own way..lol ... BUT the one you must do is to Paleokastritsa. It is on the west of the island and so beautiful, and the drive there is stunning. If I remember rightly, we had a few stops along the way with an interesting itinery and learned a lot, plus a few drinks of the local wines (which you cannot do if you are driving !)
Enjoy !!

Maggie

Thanks Amanda, I already have some as I always keep it handy, often forget to use it but bought a new supply a few weeks ago so will take the bigger new bottle as well as other stuff I have and our wall plug with the pellet things to use at night. I was at an Aloe Vera party recently, can't remember the brand name, but I bought the cheapest thing they had which is a Lip Salve with Aloe Vera and Jojoba cos they said it works on mossie bites and I thought it would be handy to have in my bag. Little did I know I would be going abroad this soon!

Marilyn, Bikini?????? Are you kidding, you want me to get locked up???

Well I have just bought a couple of underwired bikini tops from bhs online sale, they should be delivered before I go, only £6 each and I can wear them under a shirt or loose top till I get to the beach and maybe if there aren't too many people I can strip off. Obviously I wouldn't walk around in them but covered up they will be ok till I get away from view lol

Jo, hi love, been meaning to phone you for weeks, are you still a single Mum or is your time up? Could ring tonight perhaps or Sat. night if you would be about? pm me and let me know.

I have been to Kefalonia twice and we both loved that so this should be as good. I really wanted to go to Crete but couldn't get anything, I wanted to go near where the island for the lepers was and have a look, after having read the book The Island. Maybe another time.

Jo, when I win the lottery, you will have to escape and come on a tour with me, Malta, Greek Islands, where else shall we go before dropping in on Huia in N. Z. unless we meet her in Greece lol Mary from Canada and all my other pals could meet up with us somewhere too, wouldn't it be fun? I did read that a lot of the buildings were sandstone which is like Malta so I wil see the similarity I expect. I always like those little bell towers next to churches.

Brenda, I wish I could whisk you over with me, love. You take care.

thanks everyone for your input. Will let you know which place we finally decide on tonight.
Lizxxx

You should have a really nice holiday in Corfu, Liz.
A lovely place, and the people are so friendly and helpful.
No language problems, they speak perfect English - and play cricket, of course.
We stayed in Corfu town when we went in the '80s. So very like Malta - a lot of the stone used for the buildings actually came from Malta, and so did the architect, I think. Probably from Valletta! Can't remember if we ate anything similar to the cheesecakes, though.
One of the best holidays I have ever had, even with two small boys in tow, in those days.
One day I will get to Crete.

Jo

Hi Liz.

Have a great time .....anything is better than this UK weather.

See you when you come back ~~~~~~~~~~~~~don't forget your bikini !! LOL


Marilyn x

Oh! Corfu.How I'd like to go there again,but no chance with my OH being housebound.Went there in 1980's and stayed in a wonderful hotel at Nissaki beach,not far from Cassiopi.It was unspoiled then.Remember having a meal at a taverna literally on the beach at Sidari,also a visit to Gerald Durrells house that I'd read about in his book"My Family and other animals"
You couldn't have trips then to Albania.
I love the Greek Islands.Hope you get there and have a wonderful time.
Brenda x

Thanks Sue, I did look there and found I was already a member but couldn't recall my password, however despite doing the necessary for them to send me my password, it didn't happen. I was able to read the reviews but wanted to mail one person and ask some questions.
I looked on lots of review sites so have pretty good idea of what to expect from all of them
I also spoke with o.h's ex who went to San Stephanos in June and she mentioned the mosquitoes which seem to be a problem over all Corfu, so will make sure I take my antihistamine tablets and some insect repellant and stuff too, as I usually get nasty reactions from the bites, even here in the UK.

Lizx

I always look on trip advisor before booking anything you will find lots of helpful people there

Thanks Maggie, will get it booked tomorrow hopefully.

Lizxx

Go for it Liz ! Acharavi as I said earlier is a splendid spot to stay and do all the touring from. Cant remember the name of the apartments we stayed in unless I get all the photos out of the archives..lol, but Roda and Sidari are just the same sort of pleasant places to stay. Get it booked and enjoy !!

Maggie

I think I have sorted out the holiday, finally. I got up at 11 am, too early for me, to ring the travel agents for our local airport but he wasn't in the most receptive of moods so I didn't do it and sort of said, Sod Abroad, as he was saying he had to book extra days off if we weren't going til the monday or tuesday, and had to book it today as his boss was away from tomorrow, that company is rubbish for organising things and he would have to make sure the other chaps would cover his shift.

Then he told me he has to work more the week before we go as the other lad is away, so working 2pm to 12pm -normally I jump for joy that I get longer on my own, but meant he would be tired and not about to sort stuff out to go away, the Friday he would have to work 2-10 pm instead of 11 - 5 so would be late home then we would have to pack the car next day and he would do most of the driving and would be too tired to be driving 200 miles etc

That got me thinking after he went to work (I went back to bed for an hour) so I got up and rang the local airport after all, got a choice of several good apartments in nice places in N. and NW Corfu for under £750, travelling the Monday afternoon, so would leave him Sat and Sun to rest after the overtime, and pack etc, and Monday am for last minute stuff. I rang and told him to book the Monday off while his boss is still there as the flights get back on the Monday 5th Oct around 3pm, so plenty of time to get home, we are ten mins drive from airport, and rest up for work early the next day.

We just have to decide which out of the four shortlisted ones, I have been reading reviews etc, and go to the airport tomorrow morning (another early morning for me) and book it! Hooray! Will be Roda, Acharavi, or Sidari, which is next to San Stephanos, a place we have had recommended by three different people, o.h's son, ex, and a workmate!

With the way the weather is going I was getting worried we would be in Kent in wet dismal weather and decided I would much rather be on a sunny beach or paddling in the sea, wearing skimpy clothes!
Cross your fingers it all comes together lol

Watch this space, lol

Lizxx

Thanks for your help everyone.

Already spoken to Wendy thanks, just a while ago, and it's a studio which isn't really good for us, with me and my sleep problems. It only dawned on me this afternoon when I was talking to a travel agent, that with one bedroom, he wouldn't disturb me if I needed to sleep on because of my fibromyalgia or cfs, but could get up and make himself breakfast etc, sit out on balcony or go out leaving me to rest.
thanks for the thought tho Mummo.

Magnolia, thanks for that, I will talk to o.h. tonight when he gets in and go for that I think. Knowing my luck, the last places will be gone lol, story of my life but if so, then not meant to go there.
Will keep you all posted.
thanks for input
Lizxxx

Liz just a thought, if your now thinking of going abroad why don't you contact the person who's thread was whooshed about being able to put up people , l think Ann from Glos stays there also, its in Tenerife l think.

Hi Liz, stayed at Acharavi, almost next door to Roda. Visited all the northern resorts, Sidari etc by bus or bike, and coach trips further afield. Corfu is wonderful, you will enjoy it. Lots of photos somewhere in the archives..lol

Maggie

Mac, no way, I would be sent home to water the garden or something lol too close to home, unless you mean Isle of Wight!

Lizx

Wendy, I am sure you will enjoy the change immensely, have a good time. I did wonder whether to contact you but wasn't sure I would inflict him on anyone lol

I just rang Norwich travel but closed till morning now.

I liked the idea of Crete too actually, but I think the flights go on Tuesdays, not sure, so he would have to book more time off work, altho not a problem I don't think as he has some time spare, would just mean him hanging about at the beginning of the week altho there is lots to do in the garden and such to keep him busy I suppose. lol I have heard of Elounda.

I haven't been to Corfu but I would say go for it while you have the chance. As you say the weather will be good every day and everything else different, the scenery, the language and the currency.

Go and enjoy.

Having said that we are off to Ireland on Saturday where the weather is wet, the currency is the same as here and they speak in my native tongue, but we are going to get out of the heat for a while and to do a bit of family research in Dublin

Wendy x

Hi Amanda, thanks for that, bakery and icecream shop - sounds good to me lol


I would prefer to fly from Norwich, the airport is only up the road but there don't seem to be many places available at the right dates. Will be going to travel agent tomorrow to see what I can find, but knowing about some of the places helps when deciding.