Topsey & Caspar (aka Steph and Martin) at Kaloudis (Roula's apartments)
It looks fantastic today. have fun.
Nice! :)
Say hello Topsey and Caspar. There's a lot of us forum freaks there then. We will be spending quite a few hours beside the pool at Kaloudis/Splish Splash. Jen will be in it... But from what I can see, our feet won't touch the ground for our first week. Already booked for dinner at Brouklis with Johntheref and Dot on 12th - we are so looking forward to that - and so many we know to catch up with. Who said Arillas is a quiet little backwater????
Have a great time. But then I already know that you will.
Phil
I take it you mean you are actually there now Topsy ? If so enjoy!you lucky people 13 weeks and counting for us :-)
Hello no, we're not there now,it was just the subject heading for the post.
We're there 11-22 July, for the 6th year running! We went "independent" for the first time last year and were totally spoilt by it so, despite it being a little more expensive this year, we're doing it again. Surprised they are letting us go back through after the electricity in apartment kept fusing and I (accidentally!!) threw suntan lotion all over the lovely white wall and it went green.... ooops!
Sorry folks but the rumours are true !!
WE ARE BACK IN ARILLAS NOW
The Mathraki studios are very quiet at the moment only three couples staying including us but a warm welcome as always. The bar isn't opening until next week which means there is an acute shortage of Royal Ionian within reach !!! The Coconut and Malibu bars are open for drinks and football though which is lovely
Been for a little stroll around this morning for essentials such as red wine and chocolate chip cookies Met up with Mary and Martin and his cousin Gill last night at the Brouklis . Little bit of an incident happened when a chap who had been having a meal with a lady got up and walked off. We thought they had had a row but NO he had asked her if she would like to have a meal (only just met up on holiday) and then proceeded to get drunk and leave her to foot the bill !!! Cautionary tale for solo lady travellers. So glad that has never happened to me!
The flowers are so beautiful here with Amarylis growing in clumps. This is very strange to see as they are usually grown one in a pot and although magnificent flowers they will seem so lonely to me now I have seen them growing together. The roses and geraniums are lovely and there are pots of petunias outside the Akti Arilla Hotel. The sea is clear and the beach making a bit of a come back this year, not so many stones.
Cheers Nan and Barry XX
Hi Nan, thanks for the report makes me want to be there even more now.
Not long to wait though 3 weeks tomorrow.
Enjoy
Jill xxxx
Typical Nan luvver. If there's a scrap on you have to be there... Can just imagine the scene. What a swine he must have been. Our poor old Dimitris must have seen everything by now, or so he thought. Must give that a try in July.... I've always wanted to be a swine but somehow I can never quite get there.
So glad you and hub are livening up the place again. Give our best wishes to Mary and to Martin. We knew already though - Yiota spilled the beans on FaceTube. But she only mentioned you and Mary, and I suggested they should lock up their sons... She replied that hers were on the Mainland, good good!
Have a wonderful time. Wish we were there
Phil
Thank you for the report Nan, don't think the Mathraki will be quiet for long though, according to Thomsons....... my sister-in-law booked on Friday and the earliest she could get was 24th June, don't know if it was the flights that were full from Manchester or if Mathraki is fully booked.
Tell Nic and Akis Val and Bill are looking forward to seeing them on the evening of 30th May and we would like room 9 if possible, (same as last year) beautiful views from the balcony and you can nosey at everyone walking down the road!!
Keep us posted while you're there, it will feel like I'm having two holidays then.
Hope you both have a wonderful time, enjoy the flowers and all that an early holiday offers.
Val x
Good report Nan
Things starting to arouse in Arillas
Sooooooo looking forward to July
As for doing a runner on the dinner bill
We best be alert Phil I can see the girls doing a runner with the euro's and us doing the washing up.
I can just see Dimitris now shouting out squeaky clean with the dishes, squeaky clean
pmsl John. I'll tuck a 50 euro note in my sandals just in case. I wouldn't put it past either of them though. I do have a feeling that Dimitri would let us sweep the floors instead.... No squeaks involved lol
Like yous two, we feel "just bring it on." Seven weeks seems like a lifetime to wait. Want to be there now and never come back.
Phil
Dont want to spoil it Phil but I have a feeling it may be EIGHT WEEKS Arggggggggg
LOL since when did you start keeping your money in your sandals Phil?
As the guy was leaving I was tempted to do a rugby tackle on him! As you know Phil I had trials for North Wales rugby team but was thrown out for gouging!! Never touched him honestly !
I promise to leave the place exactly as I found it and it will be ready for you all when you eventually get here .....The chooks are still clucking ValnBill
Nan x
Lovely, I do enjoy my brekkie at Mathraki.
Keep in touch and relax and have a good time, stay away from strange men 8) (not counting Barry of course). ;)
Val x
Glad you are having a lovely time. Do you know if Laura will be working at the Mathraki this year? We have a wee surprise to show off to her and the rest of the family - our daughter Faye. We are going back to Arillas in September and usually stay at the Mathraki but can't this year as we have the wee one. Would still like to pop up and visit them though - can't miss out on their cooking!
Hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday,
Linsey
I'm sure they would love to see you and your addition XX
Shame you can't stay here it's perfect for you all. Can't see why they don't allow kids here now. It was Thomson who decided it wasn't suitable a couple of years ago because we have stayed here prior to that when little people have been made very welcome.
There have been no breakfasts this week :-( as they're not ready till tomorrow when there are more guests coming in.The bar will be open then and we should be able to get our fix of Royal Ionian! Their Greek sald is one of the best to be had and I am really looking forward to it.
Hope you have a lovely stay in September
Cheers Nan x
Hi Nan and Barry
We shall be there in July.
What are the prices around the resort like this year?
We didn`t think taht they changed much last year.
Have a great time.
Hi there
I would say prices are pretty much the same and everywhere is glad of your custom. The same Happy hours apply in the bars and the supermarkets are well stocked waiting for your arrival. All the tavernas and hotels are now open for business and offering their usual specials.
It's all here waiting for you so don't worry ..... let's hope this volcano starts behaving and then you can enjoy it all yourselves.
We are having a wonderful time
Cheers Nan x
Thanks Nan and Barry
Can`twait counting down the weeks to go now!!