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Offline Jimbo

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September 2021
« on: September 18, 2021, 07:55:05 PM »
Great news: the beach is still here, and the beer is still cold.

Excellent friendly service at Doncaster Sheffield, including security. Cheerful staff in Wetherspoons. Beautiful sunrise over the runway, and flight on time. Alas it was cloudy all the way, so no great views of the Alps. Masks worn on plane, which was ten minutes early.

Very easy at immigration. He didn't even pick up and examine the PLF and certificates - just stamped the passports. Must say he looked pretty bored, and who can blame him?

Unfortunately, our taxi didn't show up, but the TUI staff at the airport were excellent, and got us on the next bus. On the bus were two San Stef regulars who had a nightmare at Manchester - still in security after two hours and had to run to the gate. No hot drinks on the plane, so they had to have Bacardi and toast for breakfast.

But we had a front row seat in the mostly empty bus, which didn't stop until we reached the village. Great welcome at Nafsika. Anso we began the usual adventure of trying to fit something in between eating.

Cloudy this morning with a southerly breeze - but the sun did come out, and we had a pleasant relax on the beach by Mistral.

It's quiet in the old village. Peace - just the sound of the small waves breaking. Bliss.

Wish some of you were here!

Jim



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Re: September 2021
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2021, 08:15:22 PM »
Looks lovely there at the moment, quite sea lapping on the beach. Just missing the sound - Enjoy all who are there....
Happy days...

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Re: September 2021
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2021, 09:10:11 PM »
Oh Jim and Gillie..I wish we were there! Have a fantastic holiday and say hello to Spiros for us. X

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Re: September 2021
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2021, 04:53:40 PM »
We arrive tomorrow staying at anatoli apartments

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Re: September 2021
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2021, 05:57:52 PM »
We arrive tomorrow staying at anatoli apartments

Enjoy!!

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Re: September 2021
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2021, 07:00:03 PM »
I'm sure you will as the weather looks great...
Happy days...

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Re: September 2021
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2021, 07:22:01 PM »
Ty will enjoy been looking forward to this as we missed our June holiday

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Re: September 2021
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2021, 09:02:44 PM »
Today was forecast for some rain. It did - for all of one minute!

There's a real sense of happiness amongst the holidaymakers. We've met several again in Mistral at lunch-time who, like us, haven't been here for two years. Everything is well-organised. The Covid measures are minimal and non-intrusive. The lights are still on in paradise.

Still coming down from the pre-departure "have I really got all the paperwork" stress. Takes a few days. At least the new entry regulations will remove one potential hurdle on the way home.

Wish you were here, Karen and John. Carl - it may rain on Monday and Tuesday but don't worry. Let's face it, the beach etc is only what you do here to fill in the gap between meals.

Yammas, everybody.


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Re: September 2021
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2021, 09:06:41 PM »
Sounds wonderful Jim and I'm glad you and Gillie got to go this year. X

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Re: September 2021
« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2021, 09:18:25 PM »
Fill your boots those that are there, enjoy !  8) 8) 8).
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Re: September 2021
« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2021, 09:51:10 PM »
Thanks jimbo rain or shine will definitely enjoy it

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Re: September 2021
« Reply #11 on: September 20, 2021, 12:49:05 PM »
Enjoy Jimbo, we just missed you and left on the 16th.

Nafsika was magical as always albeit a bit quiet. Spiros was on top form and he has a fantastic team behind him this year ... was especially impressed with Vasselis the barman and hope he’s back next year.

We stayed in Vagelis’s apartments as usual but took his winter home for a change which is right above the old supermarket overlooking the Nafsika pool, 1st time we’ve used this villa and have booked it for next year.

Weather perfect, a few cloudy days and temperatures not oppressive like July and August, a bit cool in the evenings.

Food delicious and welcome from everyone overwhelming, the locals were genuinely pleased to see us.

The transfer to the resort and return trip home wasn’t as stressful as we expected, mainly thanks to my other half making sure our paperwork was in place,  everything went smoothly at both Corfu and Edinburgh airports.

Roll on next year .... 8)
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Re: September 2021
« Reply #12 on: September 20, 2021, 09:05:45 PM »
Cheers! Never did rain. Sunny and beautiful...

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Re: September 2021
« Reply #13 on: September 20, 2021, 09:44:40 PM »
Cheers! Never did rain. Sunny and beautiful...

Like you Jim.. :)

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Re: September 2021
« Reply #14 on: September 21, 2021, 08:19:04 PM »
Really happy for all of you that have managed to have your holiday - enjoy.  Hope to get there next year  ;D

 

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