Whats happenin'

[alken]

Looking forward to meeting you Hippopots next week.........
 

[hippopots]

Hi alken, pop by anytime, its always nice to meet folk!

Beautiful and sunny again, although that temp guage opposite is still saying 25 degrees. It's definately lying, it feels so much more like 30+ now!

The sea was a little choppy this morning, but by this evening when I took the dog for an evening dunk in the stream it was very calm again. Still quite a number of people on the beach at 8.30pm, waiting with cameras to capture another San Stef sunset.

Alot of the tavernas were doing well tonight. Many people sat in Olympia, where they can enjoy a meal whilst capturing the last of the sun as it starts to set. Little Prince was also busy, entertaining guests with the Greek dancing. I always admire the waiting staff that do this every night, both there and in Zorbas, as they dance with as much energy in the heat of July and August as they do on the fringes of the season when its cooler. Very impressive!
   

[hippopots]

Very hot today...definately feels like the temperature ramped up that little bit more.
I took the dog for an earlier than usual evening stroll at around 7pm, and it was still incredibly hot!
And still plenty of people in the sea enjoying it 

Nice to see Sandra back at the Juice Bar, having arrived back less than 48 hours ago! Shane's had her baking cakes already....although he did do a very good job in her absence!

 

[hippopots]

A late night/early morning post, having just returned from Athens Bar after watching Brazil get a pounding from Germany in the football!

Hot again, and sunny this morning. It did go a little hazy this afternoon, and very humid, but by early evening there wasn't a cloud in the sky again. 

More younger families are arriving now, which is a clear indication of the start of the school summer holidays. Its such a great place to bring children. We were talking to a family who came to paint today, who's young son has made numerous friends whilst here. This is so much a resort that attract friendly people!

[hippopots]

Temperature rising every doay now....summer is most definately here!!

The power was off for us for this morning until early afternoon for maintenance. This seemed to involve work at the electric pole by the stream between Thomas Bay and Barras. They seemed to be installing/ repairing the overhead cables, which at one point involved a man pulling the wire tight by using a big rope!!
Luckily when maintenece is scheduled, notices are posted on teegraph poles, so we all know its going to happen...quite helpful if your business involves cooking, or in our case, firing a kiln!

[Gavlah1973]

Saw them working on that....... health and safety out of the window!

[hippopots]

Health and Safety in Corfu.....whats that??!

Hot again, no surprises there 

Beach was busy today, with plenty of people soaking up the rays.
I've spoken to quite a few people this week who've hired a boat for the day, and had a really enjoyable day out. A nice idea for a different day out.

There's also a group of young Greek people here this week, on what appears to be a youth group holiday. They arrived a few days ago carrying instruments, and can be heard practicing in their apartments along the track opposite our shop.....fortunately far enough along the track to not be heard unless you walk along there, especially as they regularly have drum practice!

[hippopots]

BIG thunderstorm just started! Very refreshing, but we've now got one terrified doggy 

[crsfaz]

Hi, just a quick post to say it was lovely to meet you yesterday. And keep up the good work :-)
Crs&Charl x 

[hippopots]

Thanks Crs&Chrl, thanks for stopping by, it was really nice to meet you too. And thanks for the compliments regarding this thread, it's amazing for me to hear how people enjoy my little ramblings!

So, after last nights thunderstorm, which was right overhead here and Arillas, but fortunately didn't last too long, todays temperature this morning was slightly cooler than of late, with a bit of a breeze coming in. Still plenty hot enough, but a little bit more bearable for anyone fancying a walk instead of the beach.
And quite a few were prefering to do some last minute shopping today before they left, certainly Elizabeths, and ourselves were quite busy, and there were plenty of people waking past with bags from Vasia and Pele and Marias too.

Tonight was busy earlier on, but gone a bit quieter now...possible early nights for the new arrivals, although I can hear karaoke in full swing in Condor....currently a pretty good rendition of M People's 'Moving on Up' being belted out! 

[Bee]

I love your ramblings to Jackie.  It was lovely to meet you and Peter and thank you so much for my little cat, she is gorgeous.  I'm sorry I can't remember how to post a photo on here or I would put one up.

Love Bee x

[Sellsy]

36000 views and going strong Hippopots, I am sure many people log on primarily for their daily updates! Most popular thread by a mile, well done and thanks. We will pop in to say hello soon, we arrive on the 21st

[CHRIS NO 2]

I will second that was nice to meet you in April will try painting in sept
Chris no 2

[hippopots]

Thanks folks.....and Bee, glad to hear you and the cat got home safely!!

Well, unfortunatley can't report on anything far from our place, as I somehow managed to strain my back, just by getting out of a chair today, so haven't been anywhere.
Managed to do a bit of painting, but spent a bit of time out back of the shop with a heatpad on my back.......not particularly ideal in temperatures of 30+, but it did help.

Hopefully I will be a bit more mobile tomorrow.

But I can report that theres lots of young families of all nationalities here now, many of whom I think probably arrived yesterday, school holiday time is definately upon us.   

[Andy]

Sorry to hear about the strained back....ouch! A massage from your other half will help
Debbie and I look at webcam shots daily and see the beach pretty busy nowadays. We've walked that stretch so many, many times. Lovely memories!
Can't wait to return 1st September.

Best wishes to all our friends in the village
Andy, Deb and Hannah the dog lover