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[Barnfred 55]

I've never been to Kefalonia. I've only ever heard good things about it though. Me and Mr F are doing an oldies version of backpacking round the Greek Islands in September. Featuring hotels and a suitcase rather than a backpack and a tent. I've always wanted to island hop. With the help of a lovely lady on this forum I've booked flights, ferries and hotels - I just hope I've matched all the dates up right! We'll be going to Syros, Andros and Tinos with a few hours in Mykonos one day to change ferries.

Sounds great Anj. Looking forward to all the pics from both you and Jazz (with or without the spelling hiccups )

 

[Barnfred 55]

@anjelikaferrett we also went to Santorini on that island hopping,Mrs J reminds me.

I'm sure you will have a fabulous time and Mrs J very jealous as we haven't been to any of those 3 islands - reviews in due course please.

Kefalonia is beautiful but quite a big island and difficult to get around on public transport.

We are staying in the south and to get to Fiskardo in the north ( stunning) is tortuous.

However it is great for hoping as close to Ithaca ( one of our and Homer's faves) , Zakinthos , Lefkada and Corfu.

Talking about learning Greek reminds me of one of my happiest memories. We were hiking in Samos and were looking for a lunch spot in the hills when we came up on a remote village. The taverna had no menu and the patron didn't speak English so in my terrible Greek I asked him for some fish and explained that my wife was vegetarian. His eyes lit up and 20 minutes later brought her a delicious bean stew. He refused to allow me to pay for her meal saying that he had never heard a tourist speak Greek. I felt like the King of Samos for 24 hours!

If I'd tried that Mrs J would probably have ended up with a steak

 

[Ducans elbow]

So last day in Scotland, would highly recommend a visit to the Borders only an hour from Newcastle,

 

[Barnfred 55]

Managed to get into lunch at the tapas place. Got here dead on 12 and lucky enough to get the last table. Hope it's as good as the reputation.

Overcast again today but when the sun pops it head out its very warm.

Very Cornish weather so far. Overcast during the day turning to warm and sunny late afternoon. Forecast for the rest of the week is better so plan to get out to the islands.

 

[Barnfred 55]

So last day in Scotland, would highly recommend a visit to the Borders only an hour from Newcastle,

Sounds ideal Duc. If only Newcastle wasn't 12 hours away

 

[Barnfred 55]

Well that was delicious. Tzatziki with pitta, falafel and tortilla with serrano ham. Lovely views from my table too

 

[lancs blue]

Well that was delicious. Tzatziki with pitta, falafel and tortilla with serrano ham. Lovely views from my table too
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What two blokes sitting down- one reading a menu

Should have sat you next to a brick wall

 

[Barnfred 55]

What two blokes sitting down- one reading a menu

Should have sat you next to a brick wall

The one in the hat is female LB

When I first sat down there were 2 very fit blondes sitting there.

 

[jazzy]

What two blokes sitting down- one reading a menu

Should have sat you next to a brick wall

Bloody hell LB are you trying to take Fred's cad status on this thread. As Sparks say "this thread ain't big enough for the both of you"

Not sure about 2 bounders on here lol

 

[Barnfred 55]

Bloody hell LB are you trying to take Fred's cad status on this thread. As Sparks say "this thread ain't big enough for the both of you"

Not sure about 2 bounders on here lol

Just booked Juliet's Garden for tea tomorrow Jazz. Monkfish and prawn vindaloo on the menu. Why not

Just having a nice cold pint of Korev while I'm here. Is this the view you and Mrs J remember?

 

[anjelikaferrett]

So last day in Scotland, would highly recommend a visit to the Borders only an hour from Newcastle,

Holy Island is lovely. Northumberland is a beautiful county.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Another corner, another beach. Not too far either. Just need the weather now.

 

[anjelikaferrett]

Good afternoon everybody. Its a lovely sunny day today. I've been to buy some plants and planted them in a couple of hanging baskets. Hopefully they will grow.
Meeting two of my cousins tomorrow for lunch. The daughter of one of them is at Newcastle uni so they have come to pick her up. It will be good to see them.

 

[peteblue]

The one in the hat is female LB

When I first sat down there were 2 very fit blondes sitting there.

well you soon got rid of them…….

 

[peteblue]

Another corner, another beach. Not too far either. Just need the weather now.
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looks lovely…..