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junio - julio 2024
  • David Wimbridge
  • Gail Wimbridge
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  • David Wimbridge
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  • Europe 2024

    Arrived safely in Athens

    18–20 jun. 2024, Grecia ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C

    Day 2
    Arrived at Athens airport around 2.30 and found our pre booked transfer. Theodore had a great command of the English language which made things very easy. Got to our apartment and after a few attempts out finding out how to open the door managed to get inside. Wow…..lift for 2 only. Everyone made it up and course we were all desperate for a shower. Bit of a rest then off exploring. Found a great restaurant with authentic local fare. Sardines, Mousakka, cabbage dolmades and a few others. To our surprise the leftovers we asked to take with us were accompanied by the ramekin they were cooked in. We eventually hit a brick wall, went back to the apartment and waited for Anne to arriveLeer más

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  • Europe 2024

    Full day in Athens

    19 de junio de 2024, Grecia ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C

    Day 3
    Woke up with number 5 traveller (Anne) who joined us at the end of yesterdays edition. Made our way to the trustee Hop on Hop off service and did a full loop.
    Saw the highlights of Athens including the Acropolis and the changing of the guard (see point 2 below). Found our way home from downtown had a rest before venturing back for a lovely evening drinking with uninterrupted views of the Acropolis as the sun went down. Too tired to walk back home, all 5 of us piled into a taxi, much to Bri’s concern, as it was only licensed for 4.

    Stories of the day
    1. When one goes to throw rubbish in the bin, it’s best to throw the rubbish, not one’s phone. Can’t reveal who that was but initials are SC
    2. The changing of the guard is an awesome spectacle, but it was different to the last time we witnessed it. That was 2016 when one of our fellow travellers attempted to touch one of the guards. Not being allowed to speak, the guard very loudly and forcibly banged the butt of his rifle on the ground to protest, next to our friend. We found a little sign that referenced that moment and thus the barring of any tourist getting within 30 metres    Leer más

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    Athens to Paros

    20–25 jun. 2024, Grecia ⋅ 🌬 33 °C

    Day 4
    Up at sparrows fart for transfer to the famous Piraeus port. Lovely morning, arrived early (around 7am) for an 8.45 cruise. Pretty chuffed as we were the first ones to arrive. BUT, little did I know that means diddly squat, nada, zilch, nothing here in Greece. By the time we boarded (see further down for that debacle) there must have been 50 to 100 people that just decided to join the line at the front. Needless to say I was furious.

    Departure was supposed to be 8.45. No sign of cars or passengers even boarding and it’s 9.30. More people joining the queue AT THE F&@!ING FRONT). 9.45 and…….mad scramble to the stairs…..yes stairs…….with heavy bags.

    What was puzzling was passengers and cars were still arriving after 8.45, so we reckon they combined 2 cruises without telling us.

    No communication from anyone at any time. Google and Trip advisor reviews will NOT BE GOOD

    Made it onboard. Now time to calm down. Jarryd and Mitch are not the only ones with weird tattoos. (Refer to photos)

    5 hrs and we’re in Paros. Pretty slick disembarkation….basically get off, we have to get to the next port. But, we’re here. Awesome place. Still not sure why they can’t replicate our caravan toilet process……toilet paper in the basket next to you.

    Steph is a very happy camper……Joel and his girlfriend Kayla have joined us for a couple of nights

    Found the most amazing rooftop bar. Only recently opened so the 2, 33 Euro bottles of wine were free.    Leer más

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  • Europe 2024
    Brianna foot modelingFinal shoe fittingLooking down to our hotel from the roadArcheological find dating back to 800 BC

    Paros second day

    21 de junio de 2024, Grecia ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C

    Day 5
    A nice sleep in then brekky at the hotel. Then a walk into town to meet Joel and Kayla and a look see around. Well, that of course turned into the first shopping experience. The girls had some sandals custom made and I had a t-shirt. custom printed. A bite to eat and then back to the hotel for a swim

    Another walk into downtown Paros in the evening for dinner. And another lovely meal, all electing traditional Greek fare. Followed by a street walk for……of course more shopping…..oh, and Gelato for Bri and I    Leer más

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  • Europe 2024

    Paros third day - Antiparos & Despotiko

    22 de junio de 2024, Grecia ⋅ 🌬 28 °C

    Day 6
    Up and ready for the 9.30 pickup for our cruise to Antiparos and Despotiko. Didn’t start too well. We were ready 5 minutes prior to pickup ( as requested), but didn’t get picked up till 20 minutes later.
    The day was awesome though…….2 of the many islands. Great time, great crew, great hospitality

    Another lovely meal down by the waterfront.

    We said blood bye to Joel and Kayla tonight as they head off on their way once again.

    Quote of the day - “Joel’s bum is so white”…….thanks Kayla, we all needed to know that.    Leer más

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  • Europe 2024

    Paros and Naousa

    23 de junio de 2024, Grecia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    Day 7
    Managed to get the drone up for the first time today. Put together a nice video of the hotel and views from it. Walked into downtown again and visited a restaurant owned by the daughter (and her husband) of a good friend from Perth - Barry Burns. Unfortunately Barry’s daughter was not there. Thoroughly enjoyed the burgers though.

    After much consternation, we decided to hire a car. Dinner was booked in a village 10 or so KMs from our hotel and originally planning on catching a bus. The hire car was the best move I reckon, albeit one traverse to the wrong side of the road had the ladies a little stressed.

    Back to the restaurant……..OMG, it was superb (photos attached). Yes, Peter Yin, there was Sea Urchin on the menu and yes, we tried it. Very nice indeed. Gail & Bri had seafood linguine and Anne, Steph and I had a house fish specially……flame cooked at the table.

    All in all great day.    Leer más

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  • Europe 2024

    Last day in Paros

    24 de junio de 2024, Grecia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    Day 8
    Started the day with a 6.7km walk around Parikia with Bri. The sense of smell is very
    Powerful……we were drawn into the bakery like blowflies to…….
    Took off in the car around 10.15 and went to a couple of lovely calm beaches back out towards Naousa.
    Personal space and lining up are just not the done thing here. The photo with the chair……we had been laying on the beach enjoying the view, then this couple walked and placed the chair within 2 metres of us, completely blocking the view.
    As you do, more food. Took a stroll to some restaurants not part of the main cluster in the town centre and a little bit closer for us to walk to. We found one right on the beach. It was awesome. Probably one of the best meals we’ve had to date. And the staff were fantastic    Leer más

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  • Europe 2024
    Prawn SouvlakiBruschetta with AnchoviesCool bar and TVOur hotel....Flintstones lookView from the hotel

    Paros to Naxos

    25–28 jun. 2024, Grecia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    Day 9
    Farewell to Paros. Absolutely beautiful place. Boarding was a lot more organised leaving than arriving. Very luxurious ferry.
    Bri and Anne were playing a card game called speed. All of a sudden Anne yells “Stop” at the top of her voice……customers all around were both shocked and entertained. Mind you, it scared the crap out of me.
    Arrived safely albeit organised chaos. Got to our apartment which actually looks like a building out of the Flintstones. Unpacked and out to explore and a bite to eat. Very qui t during the heat of the day but come 8 pm when we returned, everything comes alive. Found a restaurant Kayla and Joel recommended and again had some delightful food.
    After dinner we were just wandering the streets looking for somewhere to have a drink. Walked into one bar and was greeted by the broadest of Irish accents. It just so happened to be the only Irish bar in Naxos. So although not on tap, I managed to get a Guinness in a can.    Leer más

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  • Europe 2024

    Naxos

    26 de junio de 2024, Grecia ⋅ 🌬 27 °C

    Day 10
    Well earned sleep in today. Headed downtown for brekkie mid morning. The food was a little disappointing but the coffee was good. Took a walk to one of the local beaches and on the way took a detour to a derelict building in the most perfect location. (See the photos). Headed back home for the obligatory afternoon siesta.Leer más

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