When staying on other Greek islands, I've noticed that the locals do like a barking dog, or at least they make no effort to shut the bugg*r up.
Is Arillas plagued by yapping muts ?
We had one barking in the motorbike shop opposite the Galini a couple of years ago. I must admit that I did feel like going out and taping its mouth up.
The other thing that you can hear are the frogs. There is a stream (when its not dried up) that runs through Arillas and you can hear the frog chorus very clearly!
There are always a few dogs around but in all the years I've stayed in Arillas, their barking has never been a major problem. You may well hear the odd donkey or cockerel though!
Arillas is what it is!! dogs and all, just be mindfull that the most of the dogs that mooch around the front all belong and are well cared for by thier owners..who also own and run the hotels and tavernas and look after and care for us very well indeed.
Ang
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They even borrow your shade !! Taken 2006. Wonder if he's still around?
Paul
I have to say when we go to arillas all we heard was the donkey and cockeral too. We're moving there soon and the population of dogs will go up by 3, but then we like it there because not many dogs roam free and the few that do are owned and cared for.
Hi Paul
just realised that your shady mut looks a lot like Giannis and Litsa's (Thalassa) lovely dog. If it is, his name is Charley. And he is a darling...
Agree Lou and all. Arillas is not a noisy place. But the lovely sound of cicadas makes it special for me.
Phil
A lovely dog indeed. Not sure if that`s him in the picture though. If I recall, Charly was abandoned in a box, and found by Yiannis.
BG - Jen and me weren't sure. Looked too dark brown but thought maybe the shade made him look darker. Charley sat by Jen's feet in Thalassa most afternoons last week of October last year.
Mythos, lovely conversations with Yannis Litsa and Spiros, stroking Charley, puzzle book, oh dear, I'm off again...
And 88 days to wait...
Best wishes
Phil
Who's this then ?
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Our friend Bill and lovely Charlie. Viv
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Good pic viv.
QuoteWho's this then ?
Is he one of these Barry?
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How cute. Wait till EEG sees this pic.
TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!!! :D
Back to the subject matter, I dont think there are enough dogs to cause any trouble to anyone in Arillas. All the ones I have met are lovely and placid and rather timid actually. And no, I have not heard much barking or I have been way too chilled to care :)
Cheers for all the replies.
Thankfully it seems Arillas is doggie friendly and the doggies are Arillas friendly.
Mrs Greatboosup can't stand cats, which is unfortunate as we honeymooned in Lindos, which is moggy heaven. Consequently she was in a bad mood, which is not the kind of mood required for a honeymoon.
Odd question, viv, but was that pic of Bill and Charley taken late last October?
The left hand on the arm in a grey sweatshirt looks so much like mine. Even to the slight crook in the ring finger.
We met Bill briefly in Thalassa and spent ages making a fuss of Charley. Just had to ask!
very best wishes - not long now!
Phil
Hi, No it was taken May 2007 I thought it was the hand of Lindypop's toy boy but looking at the photo again see that it is the hand of Kes. When I first saw your post I had to think about it and was thinking "dont tell me we were sitting next to them and didnt know it, mind you I dont think many of us noticed anything else just knew we were having a great time. lol Viv(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g262/viviankizzysmum/things%20for%20Arillas%20web/IMGP0334.jpg)
Thanks viv. Jen will be glad to know I can't be Kes because I couldn't have been there then! But then I would never qualify as a toyboy any more!
Agree we all have such a great time and can easily miss a lot of what is going on around us. Look forward to seeing you there one day - don't be afraid to come over and say hello!
More than a bit envious you'll be there so much sooner than us
Phil
And the dogs looking at you, if you go in the water!
So nothing can happen ;) :)
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Phil....I think you might still just qualify as my toy boy....with Jen's permission of course....lol
Marika,
Once again your pic is just perfect :)
Marika, I love that pic. Lindypop's I know someone that will be really disapointed. lol.Viv
Oh you are a rogue viv! You could have got my good side,lol. I take the worst `photo. Now there`s a subject---------------
Why do you think it was me taking the photo. lol Viv
Lol.