Martin and Debbie Kinally

Martin and Debbie Kinally

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День 3
среда, 16 октября 2024 г., 23:00
🌙 20 °C
Высота: 436 фт
Испания Pinar de Campoverde 37.90018, -0.8456637°54’1” N 0°50’44” W
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Torre de la Horadada
16 октября 2024 г., Испания ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
After a safe arrival Monday, landing just before a torrential rain storm complete with thunder and lightning we arrived at the villa. A lovely 2 bedroom detached villa in a quiet street complete with sun terrace and access to a swimming pool 4 doors up.
We popped up the road for some food and a drink before turning in for an early night,

TUESDAY
A restful day starting with a trip to the supermarket for supplies, then off to explore the local area. A spot of lunch in bar and back to the ranch to chill. Martin and Fiona have tried out the swimming pool while Mark and me stayed home, I made use of the upstairs solarium. Take away Indian for tea, very nice.

WEDNESDAY
Today we are taking a trip to Torre de la Horadada for a walk along the prom, and what a great prom it was, stretched as far as the eye could see, if only I could walk it. Martin, Fiona and me trek down the stairs to the beach while Mark waits at the top. Lovely sandy beach and a good size, well it had to be done, Fiona and I went for a paddle. Then back along the prom stopping for refreshments on the way back to the car,

Next we're driving out to the marina at Salinas de san Pedro. To get to this we had to drive across the Salt flat's which had flamingos wading across them. One of them contained pink water, the colour change was due to the alge growing in them.

Back to Campoverda to Ana's for a three course meal for the huge sum of €9 each, a bargain.Читать далее
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❤️❤️❤️❤️ [Fi]
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Love this photo❤️ [Fi]
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❤️ [Fi]
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День 15
вторник, 24 сентября 2024 г., 09:00
☀️ 22 °C
Высота: 13 фт
Греция Órmos Panórmou 35.419089, 24.69079935°25’9” N 24°41’27” E
Homeward Bound
24 сентября 2024 г., Греция ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
After an early start and waking to a magnificent sunrise, the best of the holiday, and I've seen practically all of them, we get ourselves in gear for an early departure. We make our way to the main road on the island and head for the airport about 160 kilometres . It's around 4 hours, but we want to take our time.
The views again are great as we travel up and down the mountains. We decide to stop for a breather, stretch our legs, and have a drink. We find a lovely little harbour village called Panormos. We park up and walk down to the harbour to find a taverna and have a drink with a portion of Dakos.
We're now heading for Almyrida, which is where we had our first holiday in Crete. We remembered quite a bit of it. Pizza for lunch overlooking the sea.
We drove on through Kalyves and Souda, where we spent our first night in the docks was one of the hugest cruise liners I've ever seen.
Had to wait a while for the check-in gate to open, but the customs and security went quite well with no queues, a small delay taking off but a good flight, now the drive home. Unfortunately, road works and two diversions due to road closure made the journey longer than anticipated, but we are home safe and well.
Two weeks in two locations on the East Coast of Crete, great weather, great locations, and great food. We think we've done Crete now, so we're looking forward to discovering a new Greek Island soon, Ta ra a bit.Читать далее
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Glad to hear you're home safe and sound........really enjoyed your blog and you've done and seen alot! Will see you soon, take care ta ra a bit [Fi xx]
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День 14
понедельник, 23 сентября 2024 г., 11:33
🌬 24 °C
Высота: 16 фт
Греция Pentélis Réma 35.20697, 26.10703935°12’25” N 26°6’25” E
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Last Full Day
23 сентября 2024 г., Греция ⋅ 🌬 24 °C
As today is our last full day, we're making the effort to get up and out earlier. Well, some of us are. It's the first time Martin has been up before 9,
We're heading to the south coast to check out some beaches so we can sit and catch some rays, and Martin can have a dip.
After driving along the coast road, the first place we stop at is Limanski, we park, up next to the tiny harbour, and stroll along the prom of the little town. A beautiful small sandy beach full of sunbeds and umbrellas, coffee bar, and tavernas. We stop for a coffee and orange juice whilst deciding whether to stay here or move on. We decide to move on. Big mistake. We continue along the coast looking for sandy beaches, but they have now turned into shingle. Our last chance is Agias Fotias. We pull off the main road and head down the steep single track bumpy lane to a small car park overlooking a postage stamp sized shingle beach, oh no, we both decide the trip down wasn't worth it and make up our minds to come back home to Sitia and go to the beach just down the road.
The scenery on the way home was quite spectacular and just showed how high up in the mountains we had driven.
After a spot of lunch, we spent a couple of hours reading and relaxing on the beach, and Martin got his dip.
A lovely last night meal of pasta and risotto overlooking the harbour finishes off 6 enjoyable days in Sitia.Читать далее
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That looks a lovely place but did you manage to eat all of that food? Looks amazing except for the pasta 😂. See you soon K [Kath]
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Amazing! [Fi]
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I spy with my little eye????? [Fi]
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День 12
суббота, 21 сентября 2024 г., 06:56
🌬 22 °C
Высота: 16 фт
Греция Pentélis Réma 35.206954, 26.10696235°12’25” N 26°6’25” E
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Two Lazy Days In Sitia
21 сентября 2024 г., Греция ⋅ 🌬 22 °C
SATURDAY
Saturday is going to be a lazy restful day at home.
I was awake really early again, in time again for another sunrise and also in time to watch the Ferry arrive and dock. Although it was a car Ferry there were only people boarding a line of at least 50 people. It was a case of if you blinked you missed it, the Ferry was only in port for about 15 minutes.
Just before lunch we take a walk around Sitia again then stop for a drink, not to Martin standards but beggars can't be choosers as craft beer or even a dark beer non existent here. We walk back via the beach Martin found, it looks okay so we may have to pop down there later, now it's back for lunch.
Martins getting itchy feet so off he goes for a walk around the harbour.
Tonight we're eating at Zorba's restaurant, it's a traditional taverna and soon fills up with regulars and locals. Zorba the owner himself appears later, looks about 106 so tells you the food must be good, melted cheese starter, forgot the name, and Moussaka and Greek Salad for us both, probably best meal of the holiday.
A lovely restful day, just what was needed.

SUNDAY
We we'e going for a south coast fora little excursion today, Sunday, but I woke super early this morning, 5 am, another sunrise. I'm feeling a little unwell and didn't fancy it so we just had another quiet day on the balcony, but then of course Martin gets itchy feet and goes for a walk, today he's heading for the fort that's overlooking the marina. Fantastic views from up there, I don't think I would have made that climb.
When he gets back I'm feeling better so we head off down to the beach and sit and soak up the sun for what's left of the afternoon.
A meal out at Zorba's again tonight, another good one. Fried cheese starter, Chicken and Mushrooms in cream sauce for me and Mixed Meat Grill for Mart. Free pudding and Raiki as well.Читать далее
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Food sounds good. Glad you weren't bad for long x [Kath]
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Sup it up Martin, it could be worse and be lemonade! [Fi]
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That's a crackin photo if you both! ❤️ [Fi]
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Fabulous food, beautiful sunsets, lazy days in the sunshine and BOSTIN views and (drinkable) beer what more could you want, idyllic ❤️❤️❤️ [Fi]
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День 11
пятница, 20 сентября 2024 г., 11:00
☁️ 24 °C
Высота: 16 фт
Греция Pentélis Réma 35.206982, 26.10705235°12’25” N 26°6’25” E
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Toplou Monestry and Vai Palm Beach
20 сентября 2024 г., Греция ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Today we're taking a trip to the East coast to Vai Beach and the Palm Forest. We travel up to the top of the mountains , literally, we can go no higher.
On the way we stop at a view point and a nice German lady offers to take our photo, we then return the favour and take hers. We then stop to have a look around Toplou Monestry, an active monestry producing organic wine with a museum with works of art depicting the orthodox church and wonderful manuscripts. It has a lovely courtyard with the tallest cactus I've ever seen, they also have some statue including an anchor, not as good as Netherton's though.
From there we stop at Itanos Beach, very tiny beach with it's own Archaeological ruins.
We then continue on to Vai Palm Beach where we have lunch and spend the afternoon on the beach, himself even manages a dip, then it's back home to sit on the balcony for the night people watching,Читать далее
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Bet that's warm Martin.....looks great! [Fi]
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Of course that anchor isn't as good as ours!! Not a bad anchor though and the other photos, especially the views over beaches look idyllic......just shown marks mom and she said they won't want to come back! [Fiona x]
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German photography at its best.....Nice shot of you both x [Fiona x]
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День 10
четверг, 19 сентября 2024 г., 12:00
☀️ 26 °C
Высота: 23 фт
Греция Pentélis Réma 35.206992, 26.10712735°12’25” N 26°6’26” E
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Strolling Through Sitia
19 сентября 2024 г., Греция ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
I was just about up in time for sunrise this morning after a restless night in a very warm bedroom.
We're going to explore Sitia today when we can be bothered, we start with a walk along the prom checking out the eateries as we go, there's a lot of seafood on the menus here.
We walk out to the furthest point then start wending our way back through the town. Oh, this is different to Ag Nik. Like at home there are a lot of empty shops and restaurants and it's not because we're coming to the end of the season.
After realising we've done a lap of the town we head back to the apartment for a spot of lunch. Martin decides he's going for another leg stretch I've chosen to stay here, he can walk faster and further without me slowing him down. When he comes back he's found us a nice beach to try just up the road.
Before we head out for our evening meal we watched the huge harvest moon rise over the harbour colouring the sky pink.
Tonight's meal is in a traditional cuisine restaurant right next to the floodlit harbour wall, and what a feast it was, it defeated us both, huge portion and not expensive.Читать далее
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Thought you'd done enough steps this holiday!🤯😎 [Fi]
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Nice paddling place! [Fi]
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Get stuck in! Lovin the shirt Martin......good call to disguise any spillages! Food looks great [Fiona x]
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Idyllic with plenty of sitting places for people watching, beer drinking and relaxing! Nice sea too.....I'd be in there and love the sunset. Enjoy [Fiona x]
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День 9
среда, 18 сентября 2024 г., 11:00
☁️ 25 °C
Высота: 16 фт
Греция Pentélis Réma 35.206972, 26.10703535°12’25” N 26°6’25” E
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Mooching Around Mouchlos
18 сентября 2024 г., Греция ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Today's moving day, we're driving to Sitia our home for the next 5 days.
We're driving along the coast road to beach check, or at least we were going to until we took a wrong turn and ended up on the main road which is more inland, and of course we couldn't get off it for quite a few killies. We double back to our original destination and wish we hadn't bothered. We set off again and this time turn off down the steep mountain road towards Mouchlos. A winding, narrow in parts, and bumpy road which ends in a beautiful little village straight out of the set of Mamma Mia. We walk around the bay, popping our heads into the little church, big enough for about 20 people. There's a couple of tiny beaches and a good 20 or so bars and restaurants, and after seeing the Deadlos Craft Beer sign ( our favoured beer in Crete) of course we had to stop a have a beer.
After our libation we continue the journey to Sitia.
First impressions, it's smaller than Agios Nikolias and more residential than touristy but there is a big harbour and our new apartment overlooks it, but even more, there's only 1 flight of stairs!! Hurrah!!
The apartment is quaint, I think the word is, after the Ag Nik one, and full of nick naks but it's clean and has a great view and is right in the centre of all the bars and restaurants.
It's starting to cloud over and gets a bit humid as we unpack and within half an hour we have, thunder, lightning and rain, but on the upside there's also another rainbow when it stops.
A short walk up the road tonight for some traditional food overlooking the harbour with the moon reflecting on the sea. Cheese pie and Tzatziki for starters, then Kleftiko for me and a disappointing Steak and Chips for Martin, followed by free chocolate pudding, watermelon and Raiki, what more could you ask for.Читать далее
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This looks a relaxing place, lovely view......people watching here you go! [Fiona x]
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Outside the church looks like the film set of a Mexican western! Very quiant inside though [Fi]
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День 8
вторник, 17 сентября 2024 г., 12:45
☀️ 25 °C
Высота: 16 фт
Греция Pentélis Réma 35.206991, 26.1069735°12’25” N 26°6’25” E
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A Day At Rest In Agios Nikolias
17 сентября 2024 г., Греция ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Today we're having a restful day in Agios Nikolias, we have blue skies and white puffy clouds. After spending the morning reading and people watching on the balcony we get our arses in gear and go for a walk to the beach bar we found Sunday.
The water is still and crystal clear so we both have a quick paddle before taking a seat to again sit and watch the world go by. There's something to be said for having a bad knee and not being able to walk far. Sitting people watching again and taking silly selfies, enjoying a beer.
We've made the decision to have lunch that way we needent go tonight, after we have to pack as it's moving day tomorrow,.
Martin has a pasta dish with smoked pork and local cheese and I have a Gyros portion, slightly bigger than I expected.
A gentle walk back and up the stairs from hell for the last time. We'll miss the fabulous view and the lovely town, but not those stairs .
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Lovely day and lovin the photos looking very relaxed. This is a lovely place and you've shared some beautiful photos. I wouldn't be missing those stairs either, but worth it for that view! Well found Martin and looking forward to the next bit of your adventure [Fiona x]
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Beautiful skies sea and the folks don't look bad either [Fi]
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Beautiful pic xx [Jen]
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День 7
понедельник, 16 сентября 2024 г., 11:30
☀️ 26 °C
Высота: 33 фт
Греция Limáni Agíou Nikoláou 35.192813, 25.71831235°11’34” N 25°43’6” E
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Spinalonga
16 сентября 2024 г., Греция ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
This morning I was awake before the sunrise so I managed to get some more pictures and watch a cruise liner dock at the same time.

Today we're going for a ride up the coast to visit the island of Spinalonga, yes I did say island which means a boat trip. The views on the way were stunning. We parked in a town called Elounda right next to the jetty where the boats were leaving from. The boat trip takes about 25 minutes, not too bad.

Spinalonga is an uninhabited island, originally built as a fortress in the Venetian ere. From 1903 until 1957 it was used as Leper colony. Today the derelict and crumbling buildings have become quite a popular tourist attraction with many boats arriving daily. The average time spent on the island is an hour, which is long enough as there isn't much to see and nowhere to buy refreshments.

We had lunch in Elounda a nice town not as big as Agios Nik. We then drove on to Plaka, a one road town, glad we didn't decide to stay here.

The weather's started to take a turn for the worse, the clouds are forming and turning dark. On the way home there's some spots of rain but we managed to make it home before the heavens opened. The road outside the apartment was flooded and the sky was black, we ended up with a rainbow.

By the time we were ready to go out for a meal the streets had dried and the sky was clear. We walked back to the bar with craft beer and sampled another couple of different bottles, and then ate in a restaurant overlooking the lake. pizza for me and Cretan meatballs and rice for him, but instead of being ball shaped they were cylindrical and he described them as four turds in the snow!!! A lovely day nonetheless.Читать далее
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Wow! Lovin the foodie feast! [Fi]
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Well done for the boat trip Deb, glad you conquered! Lucky you got back before the storm and that it dried up before you went out for turds in snow!🤣🤣🤣 [Fi]
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День 6
воскресенье, 15 сентября 2024 г., 13:00
⛅ 27 °C
Высота: 33 фт
Греция Limáni Agíou Nikoláou 35.192811, 25.71829935°11’34” N 25°43’6” E
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A Stroll To Ammos Beach
15 сентября 2024 г., Греция ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Still feeling lazy so we're sitting on the balcony again people watching but we need exercise so its off for a stroll to the beach around the bay from the apartment.
It doesn't feel quite so hot today as there's a good breeze and quite a few clouds.
We past the marina, boy there's a lot of boats packed in bobbing about on the beautiful blue sea.
The beach is small and again has fine shingle instead of sand but the water is crystal clear.
We walk right to the end of the bay and find a bar selling 'Dedalos' the local craft beer, well it would be rude not to try some. A table right next to the sea and a lovely view. The beer makes us hungry so we try a few small plates. Tzatziki, Pitta Bread, Cheese Pies and Dakos, a dish of bread, soaked in water and topped with tomatoes and Feta cheese and drizzled with olive oil. Sorry no pictures, it disappeared too quickly.
A gentle walk back past the Cathedral and home in time for Martin to watch the Baggies thrash Portsmouth and go top of the league.
Also managed to catch the latter stages of the Solheim Cup golf. Yank victory so not so good. Still full from lunch and me not fancying another trip downstairs, Martin pops to the supermarket for supplies and we have a salad at home, he managed to pick up a couple of bottles of local wine. 1.5 litres of cooperative Cretan wine for 2.5 euros.
I'm moon watching, its almost a full one.
Those stairs are killing me. Karen it's another 'Hill of Terror ' .Читать далее
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That Hill of Terror was the first thing that came to mind when you mentioned the stairs. I don't think either of us would make it up that hill at the moment 😕. Make the most of your lazy days and keep enjoying yourselves. X [Karen]
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That looks lovely, hope you had your feet up with a glass or two!?🍾🥂 [Fiona]
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Well you have to make time for the sights in-between pints!❤️🤣 [Fi]
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День 5
суббота, 14 сентября 2024 г., 11:00
☀️ 30 °C
Высота: 16 фт
Греция Xiropótamos 35.186672, 25.7152335°11’12” N 25°42’55” E
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Irepetra
14 сентября 2024 г., Греция ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Today we are going to drive up through the mountains to the south coast.
On the way we stopped to look at the view of the turquoise blue lake, only spoilt by the surrounding fields covered in plastic greenhouses.
We then continued on to Irepetra, a much bigger town than we were expecting.
We walked along the front on the look out for a bar for a drink and a spot of lunch. We found one right by the sea where we could people watch and parrot watch, the bar has two.
Again made the mistake of ordering 2 large beers, but we also tried the Gyros to soak it up.
A drive home along the coast beach watching.
Still full from lunch we decided to stay on tonight and have a snack. Did manage to get a sort of sunset, we're facing the wrong way.Читать далее
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Smash it Deb!!! Looks like one of those cakes the kids smash for birthdays!!!🤣 [Fi]
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Contemplating the next move?!🤫🤔 [Fi]
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Sounds like a perfect day on hols! [Fi]
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День 4
пятница, 13 сентября 2024 г., 09:00
☀️ 25 °C
Высота: 36 фт
Греция Limáni Agíou Nikoláou 35.192775, 25.71812335°11’34” N 25°43’5” E
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Very Lazy Friday
13 сентября 2024 г., Греция ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Well, I've managed my second sunrise, and this one had a surprise for me. A luxury yacht had docked overnight. Well, I had to get the details, so I downloaded an app. It's owned by the Ritz-Carlton group, very luxurious, and only 300 passengers.
I've had a very lazy day, infact a pajama day, well nightie in my case. I've sat on the balcony all day people watching and reading. Martin went for a good walk this afternoon down to the beach at the other end of town.
This evening, we went to a local traditional restaurant then onto the bar next-door to our apartment for a bit of live rock music. Great night of heavy metal music with Brian Meacham a fantastic guitarist with a superb backing track covering Deep Purple, ACDC, Van Halen, Black Sabbath, Floyd, Bon Jovi, Metallica, Queen, nods to Hendrix, Nirvana and more. Superb guitarist from Shropshire!! The sound he generated was awesome. Rock on. 😊Читать далее
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Lol rock on x [Jen]
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😲😲😎😎❤️ how the other half live!! Looks beautifil [Fi]
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Beautiful, bit different from our cut view.....just perfect for PJ/nighty day ❤️😎🏖 [Fi]
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Bet you had a BOSTIN time there! Pint of Guinness spied!🎸🎤🎶🎵🎼🍺🍺 [Fi]
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День 3
четверг, 12 сентября 2024 г., 12:15
☀️ 28 °C
Высота: 33 фт
Греция Limáni Agíou Nikoláou 35.192814, 25.718335°11’34” N 25°43’6” E
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In Search Of Decent Beer
12 сентября 2024 г., Греция ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Today we're taking it easy, neither of us slept well due to the heat, only consolation to that was I did get pics of a lovely sunrise.
We are going in search of a bar selling craft beer which Martin has found on the web. We start with a leisurely stroll around the harbour opposite the apartment, which we can see, second picture the one above the pharmacy, second floor.
We come across two large statues, one is the statue of Europa, the other The Horn Of Almathea both with mythical stories attached to them. We continue around the coast to a small beach, not sand more shingle but the water is a beautiful blue/green colour and crystal clear.
We head back towards Lake Voulismeni in the centre of town where we had our meal last night. The bar we we're looking for is in the road behind so we had a good view of the lake while enjoying our drinks.
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❤️that is beautiful, worth loosing a bit of kip for! [Fi]
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Well we've got the blue skies and sunshine today, but the canal water doe look like yowers!! [Fi]
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Beautiful photos ❤️ [Fi]
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среда, 11 сентября 2024 г., 16:00
⛅ 28 °C
Высота: 36 фт
Греция Limáni Agíou Nikoláou 35.192745, 25.71799735°11’34” N 25°43’5” E
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Agios Nickolias, first impressions
11 сентября 2024 г., Греция ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
We reach AgNik and stop to pick up some essentials before meeting Eirina at our apartment. Two floors up a lovely view and a bacolny on which to sit and people watch. Unfortunately, that means Martin had to make 3 journeys up and down stairs to fetch the luggage. It's time for a rest before heading out for a meal overlooking the Lagoon. It was a tiring day, but so far, so good.Читать далее
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The view from your apartment is amazing!! [Vic]
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ПутешественникWe can sit and watch the world go by x
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Looks lovely and peaceful and very pretty at night x [Kath]
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среда, 11 сентября 2024 г., 10:30
☀️ 28 °C
Высота: 33 фт
Греция Limáni Agíou Nikoláou 35.192816, 25.71831335°11’34” N 25°43’6” E
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Our first destination
11 сентября 2024 г., Греция ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
After breakfast on the roof top terrace we set of for our first destination of Agios Nickolias. We drive along the coast road and stop at Epidkopi Beach on the way. We stopped for lunch at a lovely coastal town of Agia Peligia. A beautiful little town with a beach and a prom, albeit a small one. We stopped for a drink and a sandwich before heading off to Agios Nik.Читать далее
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Beautiful! What are these? [Fi]
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ПутешественникNo idea but saw some year's ago in Ayamonte
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Looking good Deb....well done on the hat, looks great x [Fi]
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ПутешественникI've also been using my hat clip on the handbag, was great at the airport, one less thing to worry about 😅
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Blue skies blue seas and sunshine, what more do you need, perhaps a pint?! [Fi]
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вторник, 10 сентября 2024 г., 21:00
🌙 27 °C
Высота: 43 фт
Греция Soúda 35.487835, 24.07427435°29’16” N 24°4’27” E
Arrival
10 сентября 2024 г., Греция ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
Well, we left ahead of the schedule but got caught in traffic until passed Junction 11. Plain sailing from then till airport, booked in car no problem, very efficient. Through check-in, 20 minutes on to security, empty, hardly a soke into Duty Free in about 15 minutes. And relax, something to eat, sorry it was Burger 🍔 King, then on to departure. A shirt wait for boarding but not too long, Captain announces we will be arriving ahead of schedule 3 hrs 45 instead of 4.5 hours, taxi to runway and then it all goes tit's up. List our slot due to thunderstorms over Athens. We have to wait on the tarmac for an hour, boo hoo. Good flight and customs were quick, bags waiting for us also car rep waiting outside do on our way to hotel in no time.
Hotel great apartment from the stairs.
Jus enough time for a pint in town before retreating to our balcony to sit and watch the world go by before bedtime 🌙.Читать далее
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You be careful you 2 on them stairs x no silly races xx [Jen]
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At last I have a few minutes and a BIT of signal to catch up on your antics!! Glad you got there safely and view from balcony is great to watch the world go by. We've had really good week on the cut onboard Tuptonia at the Black Country Canal festival and this morning, heading back to Birmingham then on to the mooring at Hockley Heath tomorrow. Take care, mind those stairs! [Fiona x]
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суббота, 10 августа 2024 г., 09:30
☁️ 18 °C
Высота: 449 фт
Англия Wychbury Hill 52.438229, -2.12658252°26’18” N 2°7’36” W
Home Sweet Home
10 августа 2024 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Well, we started off early. Well, for them, it was early . Just gone 9 and weem on the road. Plan is to drive till 12.30 und find somewhere to stop for a bite and for himself to watch the Baggies match on the TV. But traffic is moving really well, no holdups anywhere, so we keep going and get home just after one in time for him to watch the second half. They won, so that's a bonus .

We've had a good time and a relaxing time. The Norfolk Broads are lovely and a great holiday.

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Glad you're home safely and you've all had a good time and a good rest. See you both next week and until the next time, take care Bertie!! [Fiona xx]
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День 9–12
9 августа 2024 г., 13:00 - 12 августа 2024 г.
3 ночи
☀️ 24 °C
Высота: 23 фт
Англия Kessingland 52.414812, 1.70194752°24’53” N 1°42’7” E
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Sunny Southwold
9–12 авг. 2024, Англия ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Well these two are gettin later un later, its gone eleven before they gets out of their pits tuday. Their giving the bus another try today un goin to Southwold, good start the bus is on time un front row seats.

The weather is beautiful today and really hot. They start the day at the Pier, checking out the beach huts then enter the pier un what do you know theres a restaurant/bar selling Adams so of cause the has to have one before goin any further. The Pier is bustling un they meks the way to the end, all along the handrails are little brass commemorative plaques with names on, apparently the purchase goes towards the upkeep of the Pier. They calls in at the arcade on the way, full of strange machines and of course e has to have a go, they walks back past the wall of mirrors and the water clock just in time to see it going through its routine, including the statues of the two boys dropping their pants and weeing.

Next they meks their way along the front towards the town in search of yet another pint before trying out one of the best chippies in town. Next call is the Adams brewery shop before heading home, hopefully this bus will turn up, good job it does its the last one of the day. Sunny Southwold didn't disappoint best day of he holiday.Читать далее
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Looking good you pair! [Fi]
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Nice! They look BOSTIN x [Fi]
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Lovely Southwold!! I do hope Martin wasn't one of the boys dropping his pants and weeing!!🤣🤣 looks like you had a smashing time and bostin fish & chips too......plenty of salt and vinegar I hope xx [Fi]
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День 8
четверг, 8 августа 2024 г., 13:15
🌬 22 °C
Высота: 33 фт
Англия Kessingland 52.414891, 1.70196552°24’54” N 1°42’7” E
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Lowestoft
8 августа 2024 г., Англия ⋅ 🌬 22 °C
We'll they certainly are avin a relaxin trip this time, they day get up till nearly 10. Leisurely breakfast and a sit in the sun reading. They eventually decide to get the bus into Lowestoft

They finally arrives after the bus is late, but front row seats again, but they am delayed to reach the gem they ope Lowestoft is as the bus has tu wait for the harbour bridge to open to let a boat through.

It's got a little town centre to walk round but all of a sudden the wind has really got up un its blowing like mad. They meks their way to the front by the South Pier and they pop into the Harbour Inn for a pint.

They start battling their way along the prom, her nearly has her dress fly over her head with the wind, and with the sand blasting against them they decide it's time to head home, unfortunately the bus company has other ideas. The bus don't show so thems standing around for nearly an hour waiting for the next bus. Not the end they wanted to the day, so all in all in all not one one of their best days out.Читать далее
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День 6
вторник, 6 августа 2024 г., 12:30
☁️ 24 °C
Высота: 23 фт
Англия Kessingland 52.414784, 1.70207852°24’53” N 1°42’7” E
Beccles
6 августа 2024 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
We're on the move tuday, weem goin to Kessingland via Beccles.

Well they finds me somewhere to park, a dusty old car park but by the river un off they goes fur a look round. Well they wus further out of the town than they thought un they nearly gives up but the thought of a pint kept um goin!

Beccles is a nice little market town with a river runnng through it un lots of boats. Now weem off to Kessingland on the Norfolk coast to our next site for the next 4 nights.

WEDNESDAY 7th AUGUST.

Well tuday they couldn't get their asses in gear to do anything, spent the day doing nothing apart from sitting in the sun and reading until he decides tu gu fur a bike ride in the afternoon, let's hope them more energetic tomorrowЧитать далее
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Nice photos Bertie, glad they found you a spot to people (or motorhome) watch by the river. Beccles looks pretty with lots going on and I'm sure that pint didn't touch the sides! Assess not in gear but occasionally it's nice to have a down day and chill......maybe you need to kick'm ready for the next outing! Keep the photos coming, really enjoying blog. Take care Bertie (oh and Deb & Martin too!) Xx [Fiona x]
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День 5
понедельник, 5 августа 2024 г., 12:30
⛅ 24 °C
Высота: 23 фт
Англия Kessingland 52.414853, 1.7019152°24’53” N 1°42’7” E
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5 августа 2024 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Well, thems off for a bus ride tuday, thems goin tu Norwich, but fust they've got tu ride intu Wroxham un park the bikes.

Well, he's in is element, when the bus finally arrives, late as per, it's a double decker un they unny gets front seats upstairs , he's loving it.

They've bin to Norwich before, for a footie match, but neither of um cun remember much about it. They start by looking around the market, well yu wouldn't go hungry, there's food from all countries here, the smells are lovely. They as a walk round, he's does some shopping, actually purchases, then she has a gu as well.

There's some nice buildings, but the castle is a funny shape un it looks like it's having some work done.

They've decided to ave a meal out today, but of course, as usual, when they want summut they cor find anywhere. Whilst he's looking on his app fur Wetherspoons she spots a sign saying 10% off for Camra members at The Vine on Mondays bonus. Down the ally is a little pub selling real ale un Thai food, not your usual combination, but it worked out OK and saved cooking.

They finally cumes hum un finds another van has arrived, its getting busy around here.Читать далее
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Nice photo [Kath]
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Lovely [Kath]
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Looks like Leeds. Do you remember there were a couple of arcades like this in Brum? [K]
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День 4
воскресенье, 4 августа 2024 г., 12:07
☁️ 18 °C
Высота: 43 фт
Англия Tunstead 52.736168, 1.40960252°44’10” N 1°24’35” E
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Horning, and Boring
4 августа 2024 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Well he's selected some nice villages to tour round today, so yours truly has bin called into action.
Horning is the first stop and after parking me up at the village hall they wander down to the river. Well it's rather lovely so they sit with a tea and coffee watching the equivalent of the M25 of boating, strewth it's busy on the river.
So wandering further they heads me off for the coast for a sea view for lunch.
Big mistake - no parking for me as I am a bit of a big boy. So lunch was had on an industrial estate road for gawds sake. You caw make it up can yer!
After that a drive through some nice villages and back to the camp site so a bit of a disappointing day really. Hey ho, I may be a bit big for touring round villages and narrow roads, but they doh complain about me space when that are on site, so boo hoo!Читать далее
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This is so pretty! [Fi]
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Was windy Miller in? Nice x [Fi]
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Oh dear Bertie, shame they couldn't park you to have a wonder as the villages round there are really pretty. We've see motorhomes parked up at the coast though.....Hunstanton, Wells by the sea etc. Not been to Horning though......Will have to investigate next time we visit cousin Rob! Wishing you happier parking places tomorrow 🤞🤞 [Fi]
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День 3
суббота, 3 августа 2024 г., 11:30
☁️ 21 °C
Высота: 46 фт
Англия Tunstead 52.736194, 1.40949952°44’10” N 1°24’34” E
Lazy Day
3 августа 2024 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Well we've got clouds today un it's a lot cooler, think I even felt sum rain on me bonce.

Thems having a real lazy day today neither of um stepped outside till nearly lunch time un that's was fur him tu cook breakie on the BBQ. Them sitting reading until mid afternoon before they gets their arses in gear un go fur a walk down the road to Wroxham Barns a little centre of crafty shops with petting zoo and playground. They cums back with sum ginger cake for their afternoon treat.

Only a couple of pics today of the painted animals hopefully they'll be more energetic tommora.Читать далее
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That sounds like another nice day........late brekkie/brunch and a gentle afternoon❤️ [Fiona]
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День 2
пятница, 2 августа 2024 г., 12:00
⛅ 25 °C
Высота: 46 фт
Англия Tunstead 52.736168, 1.40949152°44’10” N 1°24’34” E
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Boat Trip Up The Broads
2 августа 2024 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Well they didn't exactly rush to get up un goin this morning, so it was afternoon before the bikes come down off me rear. Thems gunna bike into Wroxham for a look around. Himself fancies a boat ride, her ain't keen but I spose she'll go.

Well if it wasn't for Roy's, Wroxham would only consist of Fish un Chip shops, she counted 4. Roy's started as a corner shop, it's now the largest ever corner shop incorporating a supermarket with a McDonald's. Over the road is a Roy's department store, there's also a separate Roy's toy shop, garden centre and DIY centre , God help Wroxham if he closes down. She's treated herself to a hat tu keep sun off her head, dow think much of the ribbon round it, that's gotta gu, for summit a bit less flowery, but it's okay.

They finds a boat trip, 90 minutes on the Vintage Broadsman boat, a looky likey paddle steamboat . A gentle cruise along the broads with informative commentary. They pass some beautiful houses, the oldest, a little thatched cottage and the newest, a multi-million £ super modern mansion. They even pass one originally owned by old time musical performer George Formby, (remember the picture and story Kath) . A bit of wildlife on the way and lots of boats and they both enjoyed a lovely trip.

Back on the bikes retracing their route alongside the narrow gauge railway line back to me, whose spent all day on me own after the other caravan left this morning, a good day .Читать далее
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Ignore him Deb.......love the hat and at least you won't be the one with a burnt yed! [Fi]
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That sounds an all round BOSTIN day Bertie! And Deb on another boat for 90minutes, that's a real achievement. Weather looks great too, so good job she's got a new titfa to keep the sun off! Very pretty part of the world 🙂🌞 [Fiona]
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День 50
четверг, 1 августа 2024 г., 20:42
☁️ 18 °C
Высота: 46 фт
Англия Tunstead 52.736106, 1.40957352°44’10” N 1°24’34” E
Safe Arrival at Wroxham
1 августа 2024 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Well after our European odyssey I am hoping fer a little bit less miles and a bit of a wheels up holiday this time with the pair of them. So wim off to the Norfolk Broads and it's a bit warm to start with, but we ad a good journey getting here, not too much traffic. Wroxham looks like a nice little town as we costed through, so they'll enjoy checking that out at some point.
Lovely site, nice short grass on me wheels. Lovely view for um to look at, mind you her fell asleep as soon as they sat out in the sun. Let's see what tomorrow brings .Читать далее
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Glad uve arrived safely x [Jennie]
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Good to hear that you're got over to the east safely Bertie, well done! Nice they found you some short grass under your wheels too and a pretty view whilst they're off exploring without you. Hope Deb didn't burn🤯 but sure Martin will have aftersun or calamine to gently rub in if she has🤣🤣 Take care and enjoy x [Fi]
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День 27
вторник, 9 июля 2024 г., 15:30
☁️ 20 °C
Высота: 449 фт
Англия Wychbury Hill 52.438288, -2.12670252°26’18” N 2°7’36” W
Home At Last
9 июля 2024 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Well after an early start, 7.30, weem on the road, a quick stop off to buy a baguette for lunch and we arrive at the Tunnel. Great news we're early so managed to get on the earlier train , bonus no extra charge.

I as a good journey back not too much traffic on the M25 for me tu bother with un no holdups so I gets um back hum about 3.30.

Great holiday, lovely, scenery un coastline. I've bin up mountains un down valleys in countries I've never bin tu before. We've had sunshine, rain, thunderstorms un I've dipped me wheels in snow, well almost. Weem bin tu France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia and Italy dun just over 2500 miles. I'm knackered but thems ad a great time un that's all that matters. Unny downside to the trip he's gone un lost his wallet on the way hum, don't know where, could be, France, could be security at The Tunnel or the motorway services, she keeps tellin him about them pockets on his shorts, never mind good job it were on the way hum and not on the way out.

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Welcome um Bertie! Good to hear yor um safe an sound an yove bought Deb & Martin back too.....bonus, shame about the wallet, but as yo say, cud av bin on way going, so few phonecalls an cancellin cards will sort it I ope. Yo deserve a bit of shut eye now, so enjoy til the next adventure.....perhaps Frank will keep you company!! Good to av you back, see you tomorrow xx [Fiona]
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ПутешественникLooking forward to a catch up x
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