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Welcome to San Stefanos (NW Corfu) => San Stefanos news and views => Topic started by: WINKIE on August 09, 2020, 07:34:14 PM
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According to social media, new restrictions to be implemented tonight. Apparently bars to close at 11pm, not good if true.
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According to social media, new restrictions to be implemented tonight. Apparently bars to close at 11pm, not good if true.
Oh dear...that isn't good...
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I think it's just on the island of Poros, according to the Express
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Ah, just read that Karen, feel this may grow legs to other islands, hopefully not.
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Ah, just read that Karen, feel this may grow legs to other islands, hopefully not.
Oh dear, who knows anymore...
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OMG what a bummer !!!
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At the moment, nothing would surprise me.
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At the moment, nothing would surprise me.
Fingers crossed. At least at the moment it's an isolated incident, but with people travelling again it's a possibility it can happen anywhere. We have to abide by the guidelines, wherever we are, unfortunately not everyone is...
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Seemingly, an announcement being made tomorrow at lunchtime. Alcohol and social distancing just don't happen, seen it here at home.
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Seemingly, an announcement being made tomorrow at lunchtime. Alcohol and social distancing just don't happen, seen it here at home.
They really dont, Winkie, I would be guilty of that!
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Sad but true - once you have a couple of drinks you are just relaxed and chatty - usually a good thing on holiday but just not now :(
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Sad but true - once you have a couple of drinks you are just relaxed and chatty - usually a good thing on holiday but just not now :(
No unfortunately, Diane. I'm fine until my nightcap in Athens, about 3am, before we go across to silver moon. I blame Nikos, he makes very strong Bacardi and cokes! ;D
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We're usually fast asleep by 11pm. Boring, I know.
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We're usually fast asleep by 11pm. Boring, I know.
Not boring at all Jim. At home, I'm in bed by 10pm :)
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According to social media, new restrictions to be implemented tonight. Apparently bars to close at 11pm, not good if true.
Oh god that late....... ;D
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All bars and tavernas to close midnight to 7am until August 23rd.
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Reading the Metro, looks like it applies to Corfu also...
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Reading the Metro, looks like it applies to Corfu also...
Looks like other newspapers are reporting it too....
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I probably sound like an ‘old fart’ but this has probably come from the Kavos, Faliraki type resorts that are open all night with lots of drinking canoodling etc ?? ::) ::) ::)
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Yes, the same “types “ that are causing the problems in the UK.
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I probably sound like an ‘old fart’ but this has probably come from the Kavos, Faliraki type resorts that are open all night with lots of drinking canoodling etc ?? ::) ::) ::)
I too am an old fart and have to agree with you. Greece are very quick to deal with these spikes, which is a good thing. It won't affect the early to bedders, so hopefully it will be ok, just have to see what the FCO decide to do...
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Yes, the same “types “ that are causing the problems in the UK.
Unfortunately, yes Barbara :(
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It applies to many islands and land crossings. Corfu is included.
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It applies to many islands and land crossings. Corfu is included.
It's a shame...
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Yes, the same “types “ that are causing the problems in the UK.
Weren't we all "types" back in the day?? Think of your 20 year old self and wonder would you behave any differently - be honest.
I had the same conversation with my mate the other day and we really struggled to think that we would have been compliant. When you're 20 you're invincible, socialising and meeting new people is the order of the day.
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Weren't we all "types" back in the day?? Think of your 20 year old self and wonder would you behave any differently - be honest.
I had the same conversation with my mate the other day and we really struggled to think that we would have been compliant. When you're 20 you're invincible, socialising and meeting new people is the order of the day.
I know exactly what I was like as a 20 year, a bit of a rascal just say. However, even at that young age if the government and or NHS implored/instructed everyone to comply to certain rules and restrictions then I would obey their words. There is a worldwide pandemic and lots of people are dying lest we forget. This is nothing like we experienced as a 20 year old.
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I'm with Rod... Well I'd like to think I would not have been so daft! I would have said "stupid", but it's a bit of a red rag....
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Yes, I was that 20 year old, but we weren't experiencing a pandemic then... :)
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Agree completely Rod. The difference is that people today ignore the rules that don't suit them because they've never been told NOT to do something (oh, I really do sound like an "old fart" now!)
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Agree completely Rod. The difference is that people today ignore the rules that don't suit them because they've never been told NOT to do something (oh, I really do sound like an "old fart" now!)
No Barbara, you are not an old frat. You have morals and standards that a lot of today's youth (not all) will not tolerate. In other words they are brought up as selfish brats. My wife works in schools and says the parents of today (not all) are pathetic. My wife's main gripe is that the parents want to be their child's best friend/mate. "No she says, be their mam and dad".
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My sister is a teacher and she says a lot of parents think it is the schools job to bring their children up....that includes potty training, manners, morals.... :o
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No Barbara, you are not an old frat. You have morals and standards that a lot of today's youth (not all) will not tolerate. In other words they are brought up as selfish brats. My wife works in schools and says the parents of today (not all) are pathetic. My wife's main gripe is that the parents want to be their child's best friend/mate. "No she says, be their mam and dad".
I also work in a school and Rod you are quite right.
I think people (adults children and young people) dont do as they are told anymore, I was as much of a pain as anyone else when I was a teenager but I wouldnt have dared be cheeky to a teacher, headteacher, police officer etc. I would have been terrified of my mum finding out and bursting me !!#
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My sister is a teacher and she says a lot of parents think it is the schools job to bring their children up....that includes potty training, manners, morals.... :o
And there lies the problem...
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I agree. Rules were rules and I suppose because we respected our parents we also respected anyone in authority. I am not saying we were angels but there definitely was a line you didn't cross whether we liked it or not.
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I was a preacher's son. Try that! You get pretty good at lying...
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Looking more and more likely that Greece will be next to be sublet to quarantine.
The annoying this is that we have been at work throughout the pandemic so if we have to quarantine for 2 weeks after our holiday we lose 2 weeks pay. Whereas , the day the lockdown started , around half our workforce suddenly remembered they were "at risk", went home, did nothing for around 10 weeks, got a laptop from work and now work from home, so if they had to quarantine they can still work from home and won't lose pay! And yes I know some DO have underlying health conditions putting them at risk, but at least one has never mentioned any illness prior to him heading out the door!
Thanks for letting me rant!
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Aaw Hobbes. I understand what you mean from your working situation. I fear you may be right about the quarantine, watch this space, I guess....
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Let’s keep thinking positive please 🤞🤞
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Let’s keep thinking positive please 🤞🤞
It's all we can do...
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I think if TUI cancelled another holiday for us this year it would drive me mad 😡
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I think if TUI cancelled another holiday for us this year it would drive me mad 😡
Let's hope they don't :)
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The restrictions won’t bother us we will be glad just to get there.
We have stuck to the rules all through but as has been said we are of an age when we DID obey rules,it was how we were realised and I am pleased to say my son and grandchildren are the same.
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Yes Maggie, I was raised that way too, so just doing as I'm told! :)
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Just read the bar at Peroulades is to shut down for 15 days, guessing broke the closing at 12 rule?.
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Due to fly on 28th with TUI, can’t check in now until 24hours before each flight. Makes sense I suppose as things changing so quickly and some people who are able to go now might not be able to go then. Just changes we are not used to yet but guess it’s the new norm. 😷😎
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Just read the bar at Peroulades is to shut down for 15 days, guessing broke the closing at 12 rule?.
Where is that Winkie?
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Due to fly on 28th with TUI, can’t check in now until 24hours before each flight. Makes sense I suppose as things changing so quickly and some people who are able to go now might not be able to go then. Just changes we are not used to yet but guess it’s the new norm. 😷😎
Yes makes lots of sense :)
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Where is that Winkie?
I believe 7th Heaven Karen, the one with the glass walkway.
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I believe 7th Heaven Karen, the one with the glass walkway.
Thanks Winkie
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Corfu news today, reporting that this week could be critical regards quarantine in Greece. Figures steadily rising each day, blaming youngsters returning to their homes, from their holidays to Greek Isles, and not social distancing. Reading on Skiathos TA forum, one member seems clued up on these numbers, and says that August 29th is a certainty, that Greece to be added to the UK " hit list" of no go areas.
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Realistically, it's a wait and see...
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Realistically, it's a wait and see...
Indeed it is Karen, stressful times for those who still have holidays booked. :-\
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It always was a big gamble!
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Indeed it is Karen, stressful times for those who still have holidays booked. :-\
It is...yes
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It is...yes
Indeed it is Karen, stressful times for those who still have holidays booked. :-\
Hope you make it Winkie.
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We have already been in this position once this year as we were due to go to Florida the week after Easter (Mr Branson still hasn't refunded our money for that!) We are working on the theory that we AREN'T going then if we do it will be a big bonus!
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We have already been in this position once this year as we were due to go to Florida the week after Easter (Mr Branson still hasn't refunded our money for that!) We are working on the theory that we AREN'T going then if we do it will be a big bonus!
Get a solicitor to inform them you will take legal action, a friend of mine did that and got a bank transfer within a week.
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7 people now in the quarantine hotel in Corfu (wherever that is) 4 of whom are British and were staying in Kalami.
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Pontikinisi (sp) hotel in Perama was mentioned at one point on TA. Will endeavor to find out more.
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Pontikinisi (sp) hotel in Perama was mentioned at one point on TA. Will endeavor to find out more.
Ok Winkie, never heard of it.
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Meeting to be held later today regards travel corridors, Croatia looking to be a casualty going by BBC report, fingers crossed for Greece to escape the cut.
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Meeting to be held later today regards travel corridors, Croatia looking to be a casualty going by BBC report, fingers crossed for Greece to escape the cut.
Everything crossed here!
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Very strict with the rules. 44 people fined €150 for not wearing a mask, in Corfu. Fines of €10,000 for bars etc staying open after midnight.
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Meeting to be held later today regards travel corridors, Croatia looking to be a casualty going by BBC report, fingers crossed for Greece to escape the cut.
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Greece is way below the threshold infection rate. No need to panic at the moment!
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Croatia,Austria, Trinidad and Tobago removed from the corridor list, Portugal added to it.
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I think Greece will be OK and I am pleased to see that they are making sure the rules are being kept.
I shall be pleased if my September holiday goes ahead,reports I have seen from those in SS are positive.
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I think Greece will be OK and I am pleased to see that they are making sure the rules are being kept.
I shall be pleased if my September holiday goes ahead,reports I have seen from those in SS are positive.
Yes Maggie, it is very good that they are enforcing the rules. Well everyone appears to be enjoying their holidays and it won't be long before you are too :)
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I'm pretty sure the curfew restrictions are due to end on Sunday 23rd, but may be extended, anyone know for sure ?.
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Plenty of "non social distancing" photos on other forums
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Plenty of "non social distancing" photos on other forums
I see them here in lock-down Kirklees every day, but it is the summer, isn't it!
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I'm pretty sure the curfew restrictions are due to end on Sunday 23rd, but may be extended, anyone know for sure ?.
They have been extended until 31st ..................
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I think the word Curfew is rather a strong word - afterall you are not locked in your accommodation and you are allowed out. It is resrtictions for selling alcohol and food between the hours of 12 midnight to 07.00 hours.......now until 31st August.....
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Agree Lesley... However with nothing open after midnight you have no option but to go back as there's nothing to do!
Its a curfew by default!
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Agree Lesley... However with nothing open after midnight you have no option but to go back as there's nothing to do!
Its a curfew by default!
Have to agree Gav , it may as well be a curfew as there is nowhere to go. It's a shame that accommodation bars can't stay open for residents only, at their discretion of course.
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Sounds ike we are a nation of I must have a drink at anytime...... Nothing to stop you going to the supermarket and enjoying the peace of the night sky with a glass or bottle of something on your patio/balcony or in your villa or on the beach.......
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Sounds ike we are a nation of I must have a drink at anytime...... Nothing to stop you going to the supermarket and enjoying the peace of the night sky with a glass or bottle of something on your patio/balcony or in your villa or on the beach.......
Some people like to socialise with others. We eat late and would have a night cap in Athens bar with friends. That's what we enjoy on our holiday...
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Sounds ike we are a nation of I must have a drink at anytime...... Nothing to stop you going to the supermarket and enjoying the peace of the night sky with a glass or bottle of something on your patio/balcony or in your villa or on the beach.......
Well it might be worth a try, the beach bit I mean Lesley. For us the other, on the balcony is why it has always been such an important aspect for us when looking for accommodation - it has to have such and with the views. It's why we loved the Tsaros the first year we went when it was first opened, and only single story. No pool below and really very few places to stay around it. Oh and pitch black, forget the torch going out on a night time was a nightmare coming back! But last year it was also nice to hear the sounds of people enjoying their holiday, sitting on that balcony sipping a vino or two. It might be a little different, but worth a try to be able to sit out in the warm evening, we look forward to doing so whenever it happens! Until then, it's a heavy (on top of light at times ) FLEECE here in the not so warm UK!
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We all have different expectations of our holidays, which is why we return year on year. We are creatures of habit and because of the virus, our expectations wouldn't have been fulfilled, with the present restrictions and I hope next year is different and we can return again.
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Thought of a solution for you late night /early morning drinkers/socialisers! Get up earlier, eat earlier and start socialising earlier and go to bed earlier!! ;D :D
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Thought of a solution for you late night /early morning drinkers/socialisers! Get up earlier, eat earlier and start socialising earlier and go to bed earlier!! ;D :D
Haha! Thanks Gillie, just wouldn't work for us. We eat late as it's too hot for us to eat earlier. We like our late nights. I'm in bed by 10pm at home, we like to do something different on holiday, we may be odd, but that's us. :)
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I think a day in the life on holiday of people on here would be most interesting…. and likely very different!
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I think a day in the life on holiday of people on here would be most interesting…. and likely very different!
I think you're right! It's good we're not all the same though. In normal times, where would some of the bars and restaurants be without us night owls! ;D
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I think the bottom line on this is that if people are sensible the restrictions will be lifted. August is a bad month for the invasion of the "I don't give a toss" brigade. I anticipate that September will see a return to civilised late-night companionship. It might be best if the restrictions were zoned, rather than by region. For example, we went to Kavos by accident one year. The beach was empty until about two in the afternoon, and thereafter by zombies. By night, you could hear the bang of shot-glasses being slammed down. Tour operators organised drinking competitions. We arrived on a night flight, and when the bus pulled into the village at six in the morning there were semi-naked lobster-pink young Brits cavorting in the streets. Fortunately, there was one very nice taverna that nobody but us and a couple of intelligent young women went to, and an under-populated vegetarian restaurant with excellent food. There were no towels in our accommodation, on the grounds that they always got lost on the beach.
But, we had a lovely expanse of sun and sea in the day, and good food and company in the evening.
That's what they are up against. Who can blame them?
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I have to agree with you Jim. In all the years, we have only witnessed any trouble once and that was last year when a chap hit his sister in Zorbas it spilt out into Athens and the barstaff dealt with it appropriately. They weren't British. I agree with the zoning , these people ruin it for the rest of us.
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I suppose living here (well in the main village Avliotes) and working down here in resort which I leave every late afternoon anyway around 5pm to return to my home and sit in my garden - is very different to being on holiday as I am probably much like anone else working around the world (whom works day shifts) in bed around 10pm most evernings.
However if the decision was I could have a holiday in Greece, enjoy the sun, good food, warmth and be free and only drink until 12pm or I could stay in UK if lucky in an area not on lockdown - I know what I would choose. However that is not my decision as I am a worker not a holidaymaker so everything is relevant to those whom choose to holiday or not......
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We can't travel at the moment, my husband is vulnerable and the virus is everywhere, so definitely wouldn't risk it. When we can travel, it will have to be for the right holiday for us. So for now, we are happy to stay in our home and we're very lucky to have a beautiful garden to tend and sit in. We are booked for next year, so hope this nightmare is over by then.
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I suppose living here (well in the main village Avliotes) and working down here in resort which I leave every late afternoon anyway around 5pm to return to my home and sit in my garden - is very different to being on holiday as I am probably much like anone else working around the world (whom works day shifts) in bed around 10pm most evernings.
However if the decision was I could have a holiday in Greece, enjoy the sun, good food, warmth and be free and only drink until 12pm or I could stay in UK if lucky in an area not on lockdown - I know what I would choose. However that is not my decision as I am a worker not a holidaymaker so everything is relevant to those whom choose to holiday or not......
I would suspect Lesley there is an element of the sun doesn’t really matter as it’s always available and not such a big deal?
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We can all choose what holiday is right for us. We can go anywhere to get the Sun . But when you can't eat at your favourite taverna or have a late night drink with your friends and back to your rooms by midnight, as nowhere is open, wearing facemasks all the time...I know where I would rather be.
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Yes Karen I agree - so hope we will be back in our favourite place next year :)
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We can all choose what holiday is right for us. We can go anywhere to get the Sun . But when you can't eat at your favourite taverna or have a late night drink with your friends and back to your rooms by midnight, as nowhere is open, wearing facemasks all the time...I know where I would rather be.
Yip, San Stef.
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Yes Karen I agree - so hope we will be back in our favourite place next year :)
Let's hope so Diane :)
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Enjoy Rod!
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I suppose living here (well in the main village Avliotes) and working down here in resort which I leave every late afternoon anyway around 5pm to return to my home and sit in my garden - is very different to being on holiday as I am probably much like anone else working around the world (whom works day shifts) in bed around 10pm most evernings.
However if the decision was I could have a holiday in Greece, enjoy the sun, good food, warmth and be free and only drink until 12pm or I could stay in UK if lucky in an area not on lockdown - I know what I would choose. However that is not my decision as I am a worker not a holidaymaker so everything is relevant to those whom choose to holiday or not......
I’m with you Lesley, Greece wins every time. 8) 8) 8)
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Not long for you now, Scottygirl, have a lovely time! :)
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Not long for you now, Scottygirl, have a lovely time! :)
Thanks Karen 8)
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Sitting here on my sun bed on Agios Stefanos beach wondering what would be different without the current restrictions.
We only wear face masks when we go into a shop - that’s about 2 minutes every 3 days to buy fresh bread and milk.
The only Taverna not open is Nafsika, yes a loss but not a reason not to come on Holiday
I must say Athens not being open is a bit of a blow but not a reason to not come - there are other bars.
Midnight ‘Curfew’’ - we go out around 7:30pm and have pre dinner drinks in either Silver Star, El Greco or if dining in the older part of the village we go to Kamini.
We usually eat around 9pm and either stay in the restaurant ordering more wine or walk back to the bars around 11pm for the final hour.
We are lucky to have a nice patio outside our villa where, if we want to, can enjoy more drinks and chat with friends.
It’s so close to normal that this is our second visit this year, we came on the first flight in back on the 15th July, it was very quiet for a few days then but has been fairly busy ever since. And we have just booked Delfino Blu for our 3rd visit at the end of September.
Yammas
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Enjoy your holiday Benson :)
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Can I just say I respect everyone's idea of a holiday and I hope you respect mine. At home we are just pensioners with a quiet life. I'm a 63 year old grandma, who likes to let her hair down on holiday. I love dancing with my friends in the Condor, can't even do that, I gather. It's not about needing to drink, it's about socialising with friends who also like to be out after midnight without the fear of turning into a pumpkin, so enjoy your holidays everyone!
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Sitting here on my sun bed on Agios Stefanos beach wondering what would be different without the current restrictions.
We only wear face masks when we go into a shop - that’s about 2 minutes every 3 days to buy fresh bread and milk.
The only Taverna not open is Nafsika, yes a loss but not a reason not to come on Holiday
I must say Athens not being open is a bit of a blow but not a reason to not come - there are other bars.
Midnight ‘Curfew’’ - we go out around 7:30pm and have pre dinner drinks in either Silver Star, El Greco or if dining in the older part of the village we go to Kamini.
We usually eat around 9pm and either stay in the restaurant ordering more wine or walk back to the bars around 11pm for the final hour.
We are lucky to have a nice patio outside our villa where, if we want to, can enjoy more drinks and chat with friends.
It’s so close to normal that this is our second visit this year, we came on the first flight in back on the 15th July, it was very quiet for a few days then but has been fairly busy ever since. And we have just booked Delfino Blu for our 3rd visit at the end of September.
Yammas
Great info Benson. Pleased you are enjoying your holiday. My wife and I are due to arrive on 10th September so these updates are very informative. Is the 180° bar open on the beach front? It used to be Chili Chill.
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Can I just say I respect everyone's idea of a holiday and I hope you respect mine. At home we are just pensioners with a quiet life. I'm a 63 year old grandma, who likes to let her hair down on holiday. I love dancing with my friends in the Condor, can't even do that, I gather. It's not about needing to drink, it's about socialising with friends who also like to be out after midnight without the fear of turning into a pumpkin, so enjoy your holidays everyone!
Karen I have no doubt few if any on here would dream of not respecting how you like to enjoy your holiday. I'm sure there are many aspects of each of our lives that others find odd simply because it's not their way. Marmite or not as the case may be and totally going off it - I never liked the stuff until one year in Corfu... The rest of the family found that most odd as they loved the stuff. One morning (probably too much vino the previous night) I decided to try the smallest amount possible. Now I could not get by without it - 500gr jars are back!
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Haha! That is odd! Thanks for your reply. I don't mind being odd, it's better than being the same as everyone one else! ;D
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Great info Benson. Pleased you are enjoying your holiday. My wife and I are due to arrive on 10th September so these updates are very informative. Is the 180° bar open on the beach front? It used to be Chili Chill.
Thanks Rod, I thought this thread needed balance.
180 is NOT open, nothing to do with the virus it would not have opened anyway.
Shame because we liked it there for after beach G&Ts
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Benson, are there any sunbeds down the 'bottom' end this year? Asking for a friend ;D
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Yes beds everywhere
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Yes beds everywhere
Thank you :)
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Thanks Rod, I thought this thread needed balance.
180 is NOT open, nothing to do with the virus it would not have opened anyway.
Shame because we liked it there for after beach G&Ts
Cheers Benson.
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Can I just say I respect everyone's idea of a holiday and I hope you respect mine. At home we are just pensioners with a quiet life. I'm a 63 year old grandma, who likes to let her hair down on holiday. I love dancing with my friends in the Condor, can't even do that, I gather. It's not about needing to drink, it's about socialising with friends who also like to be out after midnight without the fear of turning into a pumpkin, so enjoy your holidays everyone!
There's no age limit on having fun Karen, haven't you heard 60 is the new 40 so that makes you 43, you're young. If you can't throw caution to the wind and have a good time once or twice a year on holiday when can you?
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Haha! Thanks Dupnica, I'm very pleased to hear that! I'll get my dancing shoes ready for next year ;D
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Well Karen when my best mate and I reached 40 we decided that being a grown-up was overrated and decided that for future birthdays we would take a year off instead, as a result we're both 20. Feels much better than 60 and occasionally our old 20 year olds make an appearance ;)
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Well Karen when my best mate and I reached 40 we decided that being a grown-up was overrated and decided that for future birthdays we would take a year off instead, as a result we're both 20. Feels much better than 60 and occasionally our old 20 year olds make an appearance ;)
Haha! I quite like being 63...but I can regress to being 20 quite easily...given the chance ;D
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I won the Lindos disco dancing prize one year! Can still do bit...
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Haha! I quite like being 63...but I can regress to being 20 quite easily...given the chance ;D
Karen, we hope you and partner are well. My wife and I have braved a storm tonight for a family birthday meal at a local lovely restaurant, In attendance were my son, partner and three grandsons. All my grandsons were "armed" with their smartphones so the conversation was minimal. We came home frustrated by their lack of communication but we never said anything to cause confrontation. It's not the kids fault, it's the parents in my opinion.
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I won the Lindos disco dancing prize one year! Can still do bit...
Must have been the bum Jimbo! :o
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Karen, we hope you and partner are well. My wife and I have braved a storm tonight for a family birthday meal at a local lovely restaurant, In attendance were my son, partner and three grandsons. All my grandsons were "armed" with their smartphones so the conversation was minimal. We came home frustrated but we never said anything to cause confrontation. It's not the kids fault, it's the parents in my opinion.
Well I hope you had some kind of a good evening Rod! It would hiss me off as well, but I do think we have to try to understand "the different world" us older (still over 40 in my mind) folk live in. Just enjoy seeing them.
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Karen, we hope you and partner are well. My wife and I have braved a storm tonight for a family birthday meal at a local lovely restaurant, In attendance were my son, partner and three grandsons. All my grandsons were "armed" with their smartphones so the conversation was minimal. We came home frustrated by their lack of communication but we never said anything to cause confrontation. It's not the kids fault, it's the parents in my opinion.
My point being, I am also 63. Why I chose to disclose my evening meal details is anyone's guess. Lockdown?
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Too much of that nice vino likely, but I do hope you did enjoy your evening...
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Well I hope you had some kind of a good evening Rod! It would hiss me off as well, but I do think we have to try to understand "the different world" us older (still over 40 in my mind) folk live in. Just enjoy seeing them.
Thanks geordieborn. I feel when I see my grandkids that I am chastising all the time instead of hugging them and telling stories (I'm great at stories). It's just that my son and his partner seem ambivalent to what is happening to their children.
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I won the Lindos disco dancing prize one year! Can still do bit...
I'll check that out next year Jim! ;D
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We're good thanks Rod. Gosh rough night to be out! I am strict when it comes to phones, our grandchildren have to turn them off when they come in our home.Yes difficult when you're out, but I would not be happy. Take care both
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My point being, I am also 63. Why I chose to disclose my evening meal details is anyone's guess. Lockdown?
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Haha! Yes probably!
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Thanks geordieborn. I feel when I see my grandkids that I am chastising all the time instead of hugging them and telling stories (I'm great at stories). It's just that my son and his partner seem ambivalent to what is happening to their children.
Tricky one..I'm a step grandma to 8, all been born whilst I've been with John, so they've only ever known me as their grandma. Done a lot of childcare for them, so I told the parents, my house my rules. My 18 year old grandson has just sent a text and told me he loves me, so I can't have done too bad, helping to raise them :)
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Tricky one..I'm a step grandma to 8, all been born whilst I've been with John, so they've only ever known me as their grandma. Done a lot of childcare for them, so I told the parents, my house my rules. My 18 year old grandson has just sent a text and told me he loves me, so I can't have done too bad, helping to raise them :)
Now that gives you a warm feeling doesn't it.
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It does TB :) I have 3 other grandsons over 18 and they're very protective of us both. You reap what you sew :)
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Morning Rod...hope you're ok this morning and not suffering after affects of the 'falling down berry' wine... :)
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Morning Rod...hope you're ok this morning and not suffering after affects of the 'falling down berry' wine... :)
I was up early. Drove to my 94 year old mother to give her breakfast then did her grocery shopping which mainly consisted of cat food (for her cat not my mother). Took my little dog out for his exercise and then mowed the huge lawn we have. I never worked this hard before retirement.
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Gosh you've done more than me today. Aah hope your Mum keeps well. My dad is 90, I do shopping for him, take him out every Friday. So today I just took my little cat for her annual jabs, at the vets, goodbye £50!
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I was up early. Drove to my 94 year old mother to give her breakfast then did her grocery shopping which mainly consisted of cat food (for her cat not my mother). Took my little dog out for his exercise and then mowed the huge lawn we have. I never worked this hard before retirement.
and I thought you would be out playing golf :-X [size=78%]![/size]
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Did these boys (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-53923999) (BBC link)take C19 with them and spread it about or catch it there in Zante?
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Did these boys (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-53923999) (BBC link)take C19 with them and spread it about or catch it there in Zante?
Not sure, I know there were 30 and 10 have tested positive...
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Thats going to increase the risk of the door being slammed in our faces!
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Unfortunately a lot of young people think that they are unlikely to suffer and can do what they like. They should read the story on the BBC news site yesterday of the healthy young student who has had the illness. She can't walk upstairs without using an inhaler. I cringe when I hear people say it's just like flu. Flu does not cause long-term damage to vital organs. The incubation period for flu is about two days, and seven to fourteen days for Covid-19.
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Apparently, the curfew extended until end of the month, possible til end of season. 2020, hurry up and go away.
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Does anyone know if the season has been extended?
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All the owners still open l have spoken to are staying open till mid/end of october. San Stef travel is doing a brisk trade, especially the airport taxi runs.
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All the owners still open l have spoken to are staying open till mid/end of october. San Stef travel is doing a brisk trade, especially the airport taxi runs.
Thanks Jackson, that's good ;)
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It depends to some extent on tour operators.
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True, but they are seeing increased interest and activity from the domestic market.
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TUI's last flight back to Doncaster is Oct 30th - which is later than previous years.
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I think everyone is just trying to squeeze as much from this horrid year as possible.