Whats happenin'

[hippopots]

An earlier than usual update on this gloriously hot and sunny day.

Some of you will have already seen the following on facebook, but Shane from Zest for Life has also asked me to write it on here, so as many people as possible can be told his and Sandra's news.

So, in his own words;

' After 7 happy and successfu years of running 'Zest For Life' juice bar, Sandra and and Shane have decided to 'hang up our aprons' and retire!
As our future plans include travelling Australia in a caravan, decorating our present home for sale and scaling down to a smaller property....after peeling thousands of oranges and buttering loads of baguettes, and baking countless batches of scones and home made cakes.....and engaging in many friendly conversations and good natured banter about cricket and rugby, it's time to say Goodbye!

Of the hundreds of loyal customers and friends we have made, we will take away many fond memories and will cherish forever our San Stefanos days.'

I spent an hour or so chatting to Shane and Sandra yesterday afternoon over a frappe, and they are very excited about this next chapter in their lives. The travelling is something they have wanted to do for a while, and now is the right time for them to do it!

They were 2 of the first people we met here. When we came on holiday to Arillas in 2011, one day we walked across the headland and arrived at the juice bar gasping for a drink. During that holiday, and our subsequent trip that Sept, we had many a coffee at the juice bar, and told them of our plans to live here. They'd probably heard this dream many times before, and humoured us! When we actually pitched up in 2013, they were, and always have been incredibly supportive, and we will miss them lots when they go, but at the same time are happy for them to be moving on to pursuing one of their own dreams!

I would also like to say, on behalf of Kerry and Nikos, that this does NOT mean that Ozzy Oil is closing too....although they now spend the Winters in Oz, they will be back here in San Stef as normal next year.

[abbo]

Ahh that's both a shame, and very exciting for them. A lovelier couple you couldn't hope to meet, a shining example of living life to the full with a smile in your heart and for everyone they meet.

Any ideas when they will actually draws sticks?

[hippopots]

abbo, they plan to leave at the end of September.

Guess what, clear blue sky and hot once again! 

Plenty of cars down on the beach again today, and many enjoying some sea and sand.

Tonight is a very comfortable temperature, and as we took the dog for his late night stroll through the village, plenty of people enjoying some drinks, some with music in the newer part of the village, with quite a number tonight enjoying the peace of the older part, with many sat outside Kamini and in Nafsika.

I was chatting to someone today who is here for a wedding tomorrow.
There have been quite a number here this year, but I think it would be hard to find a better setting if you want a Greek wedding.
Last week a couple came here to get married, and they'd never even visited San Stef before....just contacted Sally to plan it all for them!
We met them a few days before, and fortunately they were loving it here, then saw them just after, and they said everything was perfect! Hopefully the weather will be kind for tomorrows couple......nice and sunny, but not toooooo hot   

[cabmufc]

180 posts Hippopots....make it 189 and we will be coming to say hello as we finally get the call to step off the holiday conveyor belt into paradise!! 

[Broonie]

Hi hippopots really enjoy your daily updates ,might just see you in October again ,you painted us the springer spaniel last summer remember us ? Hope all is well in lovely san steph

[hippopots]

Not long now cabmufc, not long 

Hi Broonie, yes we remember you, hopefully see you again in October, we'll be here for at least the first 2 weeks, maybe a little longer before we head back to the UK for about 5 weeks.

So, an incredibly hot start to the day today, one of the hottest so far.

By later this afternoon the breeze had got up, which did actually give a little respite, but did cause a little bit of sandblasting on the beach!

This evening its still a little breezy down by the beach, but quite calm elsewhere. Summer Dreams was very busy tonight, with people enjoying their Greek night, and joining in the dancing.

And although Olympia had their front glass panels closed, there were a few who opted for Al Fesco dining there tonight, as the most breeze was further down by the beach and along the road to the port.

[Jules]

Thanks again for all the daily updates Hippopots. Will arrive in San Stefanos tomorrow for 2 lovely weeks in our favourite resort. Will pop in and say hello 

[hippopots]

Hey Jules, have a safe journey, come and say Hi when you're passing, it will be nice to meet you.

So, another hot one again today, with the breeze having dropped to just a little waft in the air, lovely!

Friday changeover sees quite a number of people on the move today, including Steven B of the forum, who popped bye to say farewell before getting a very late transfer back to the airport.
This evening feels quite quiet, but then thats often the case on changeovers, but the karaoke is going down a storm in Condor.
Don't know who was singing 'Gold', by Spandau ballet along there earlier, but he was pretty good!!

[hippopots]

Hot again, and lovely and sunny too 

All was pretty quiet in the village today, to hot for many to be wandering around methinks!

Tonight is a busy Saturday night here in San Stef, with something for everyone.....live music in Athens Bar, Condor and Thomas Bay, cocktails and quieter drinks in Acabar, Aquarius, El Greco, and Princess Bar, and tranquility in Summer Dreams, Nafsika and Kamini.

So good to have something for every taste!

[cornishmaid18]

Hi there
Just to let you know that Isla's turtle and the "crane" both made it safely home! Thanks for the expert packing!!
Helen

[will7777]

Hi there new to site but not to san stef
Trying to book next year for me and my wifes 10th wedding anniversary but Having probs getting apartment due to flights out of dublin Sunday and wednesday at mo .Do you know of any apartments that would do Sunday to Sunday or wednesday to wednesday .uesed fly out from Gatwick then lived in uk Many thanks will7777 .love the updates

[CHRIS NO 2]

Christina appts does sunday to sunday as we leave on the 14th so new peeps can come in

[farrelly]

We had problems last year, our flights were Thursday we managed to get booked through Fantasea Thursday to Thursday so he may do different days to the normal Monday or Friday.

[will7777]

Thanks for that stade at Anatoli apartments a good few times  ::)we could book whot day we Whonted .but fancy a change if pos

[hippopots]

Hi will777, sounds like you're getting help with a few options.
Also try contacting corfuselections, run by Lesley, who is on here, and works at Vicky apartments. She works with quite a few of the independants in the village regarding bookings, so I'm sure will do her best to help.

So, today has been yet another hot one, with gorgeous clear blue skies 

Met Jules and her husband today, who popped in to say Hi, on their way to the juice bar.

The village feels a little quieter during the daytime now, I feel there are maybe less cars, quads, and scooters on the roads. Although there was a quad that went passed this afternoon sounding like a very loud dying bumble bee! It did sound a little poorly, so hopefully didn't belong to Spiros or Pegasus!