Just watch this reckless tackle on Courtney Lawes by Xavier Rush. I am sure anyone smaller or less athletic than Lawes would have been seriously injured. (Tackle is 19s into the clip).
Monday 20 December 2010
Sunday 19 December 2010
Friday 17 December 2010
Sunday 28 November 2010
Trip Journal for iPhone (and other phones)
Just testing the above app which allows you to record your trips, travels and walks by way of GPS and additional pictures/video. Latest addition is the ability to export to Facebook and then create an embed code for your blog.
As you can see from the map it needs some work! Trust me, Mrs CT and I kept to the roads and did no cross country walking this morning. Further testing required and feed back to the programmers if required.
As you can see from the map it needs some work! Trust me, Mrs CT and I kept to the roads and did no cross country walking this morning. Further testing required and feed back to the programmers if required.
Sunday 31 October 2010
Halloween 2010 at Stanwick Club
A good night was had by all at the Halloween Disco in the Stanwick Club.
Baz's new laser light show was certainly impressive!
Sunday 10 October 2010
Poppy Field by John Frederick Black of Rushden
Poppy Field by John Frederick Black (Rushden)
We bought this picture yesterday after viewing it at a small exhibition of the artist's work being shown at Artie Fartie in Wellingborough.
It will hang on the wall of our new dining room after the building work has finished! Until that time the picture will continue to hang in the gallery.
Thursday 7 October 2010
Are the BRIC countries set for world domination?
When flying back from Jersey yesterday with FlyBe it was the first time that I had flown on an aircraft manufactured by Embraer. Intrigued by this unknown name I took the opportunity to use Google before they shut the aircraft doors. I was surprised to learn that this company hails from Brazil.
My travelling companion informed me that once again, one of the BRIC countries had produced something that is very acceptable and is doing rather well. the aircraft indeed was excellent and provided comfort for the passengers as well as being a little more gentle on the environment.
Okay the doors were now shut and I had to ask BRIC?
Apparently this is the name for the predicted powerhouses of the next 20 years fuelled initially by population and now combined with technology they are a force to be reckoned with - Brazil, Russia, India & China.
I know of Tata (Indian owners of Land Rover etc) and the mighty Russian oil companies what others do you know of?
Just in case anyone is interested here is a short video (filmed on an iPhone) of the Embraer 195 landing at Gatwick.
My travelling companion informed me that once again, one of the BRIC countries had produced something that is very acceptable and is doing rather well. the aircraft indeed was excellent and provided comfort for the passengers as well as being a little more gentle on the environment.
Okay the doors were now shut and I had to ask BRIC?
Apparently this is the name for the predicted powerhouses of the next 20 years fuelled initially by population and now combined with technology they are a force to be reckoned with - Brazil, Russia, India & China.
I know of Tata (Indian owners of Land Rover etc) and the mighty Russian oil companies what others do you know of?
Just in case anyone is interested here is a short video (filmed on an iPhone) of the Embraer 195 landing at Gatwick.
Tuesday 28 September 2010
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Tuesday 7 September 2010
Cretian Times The Last Issue
09:30 - check-in excellent. No weighing scales so no possibility of excess baggage. Seats allocated at 12e+f. Go to breakfast and then sit in the cool until pick up at 12:30. I am sure I will find something to write about or photograph.
13:00 I have to say that Heraklion airport is not a good experience. Far too small for the number of flights coming in and a ridiculous gate system. At least we didn't have to check our cases in.
So here we go, only 30 mins to lift off and our journey home. Nice to see it is the same 25 year old plane that we flew here on. Wonder if they still have the gaffer tape holding the internal door trims on!
Gaffer tape gone but interesting crack in the window frame just by my seat. I will keep my eye on it and hope it doesn't grow during the flight.
Mrs CT eventually gets through passport control after getting in the wrong queue stuck behind a couple of dimwits. Uneventful flight apart from a couple of badly behaved children or should I say a couple of kids with incapable/uninterested parents.
Any way a fabulous 2 weeks in the sun. Fully rested and now ready to tackle whatever the rest of the year has to throw at us.
Bye for now S & S
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13:00 I have to say that Heraklion airport is not a good experience. Far too small for the number of flights coming in and a ridiculous gate system. At least we didn't have to check our cases in.
So here we go, only 30 mins to lift off and our journey home. Nice to see it is the same 25 year old plane that we flew here on. Wonder if they still have the gaffer tape holding the internal door trims on!
Gaffer tape gone but interesting crack in the window frame just by my seat. I will keep my eye on it and hope it doesn't grow during the flight.
Mrs CT eventually gets through passport control after getting in the wrong queue stuck behind a couple of dimwits. Uneventful flight apart from a couple of badly behaved children or should I say a couple of kids with incapable/uninterested parents.
Any way a fabulous 2 weeks in the sun. Fully rested and now ready to tackle whatever the rest of the year has to throw at us.
Bye for now S & S
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Monday 6 September 2010
Cretian Times Day 14
Our last full day in the sun. Having said that there is a bit of cloud this morning giving some welcome shade at times. What is also apparent is that half of the hotel went home yesterday taking all their little darlings of school age with them. (Before anyone questions as to why we are taking our holiday during term time I should explain that we have to be back in the UK this week for the wedding of our good friends Ju & Sean).
Went for a walk up into the nearby village where I spotted this latest in family transport, a Cutivator 1.1d Convertible. Nice!
Fruit in various forms also on show.
The last one is pomegranate for those that cannot spot the fruit.
19:00 - left Mrs CT in the room to finish off the packing. I find it best to keep out of the way during this mystical process. So naturally I am where I have been for the past 14 evenings at this time.
One of the best extra features that you get from our hotel is that the airport check-in comes to you! Each morning a team arrives from the airport with weighing scales and boarding cards and checks you in to your flight. Bags are then whisked away, the next time to be seen at Stansted. Absolutely no queuing at the small shed known as Heraklion airport. Game on!
As it is my last night I am allowing myself a small treat - paprika crisps - the first contraband in nearly 2 months (see comments re Dukan diet from a couple of days ago).
Now there's just one small hurdle to overcome in the next 24 hours. Will I be allowed down the local to watch the England game 30 minutes after getting home? What do you reckon? Don't all shout at me at once!
Time for another I feel
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Went for a walk up into the nearby village where I spotted this latest in family transport, a Cutivator 1.1d Convertible. Nice!
Fruit in various forms also on show.
The last one is pomegranate for those that cannot spot the fruit.
19:00 - left Mrs CT in the room to finish off the packing. I find it best to keep out of the way during this mystical process. So naturally I am where I have been for the past 14 evenings at this time.
One of the best extra features that you get from our hotel is that the airport check-in comes to you! Each morning a team arrives from the airport with weighing scales and boarding cards and checks you in to your flight. Bags are then whisked away, the next time to be seen at Stansted. Absolutely no queuing at the small shed known as Heraklion airport. Game on!
As it is my last night I am allowing myself a small treat - paprika crisps - the first contraband in nearly 2 months (see comments re Dukan diet from a couple of days ago).
Now there's just one small hurdle to overcome in the next 24 hours. Will I be allowed down the local to watch the England game 30 minutes after getting home? What do you reckon? Don't all shout at me at once!
Time for another I feel
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Location:Hersonissos,Greece
Sunday 5 September 2010
Cretian Times Day 13
Another sportsman in the hotel - Raymond van Barneveld - darts for those of you non the wiser. Click his name to learn more.
Oh dear, not happy. It would appear that the Sky Sports 3 feed in Crete is not the same as the UK. They are showing motorsport when of course they should be showing Saints v Tigers. I have even got all dressed up for the occasion. Lucky I have TuneIn Radio app on the iPhone so at least I can listen to 5 Live.
Sh*t that weight gain over the last fortnight is not looking good!
What a great start for the Saints. Two tries in 5 minutes for Tiny. Get in!
18:50 - a little happier now. A good start to the season for Saints. A 27-19 win over the Tigers. Should have got the bonus point though.
Tex-Mex tonight. Looking forward to a bit of heat from the chillies. I have eaten way too much this holiday even after avoiding all the carbs. Don't think I will achieve that tonight as everything comes wrapped in a tortilla. The only difference in the dishes is how they fold it.
Continuing with the theme of my favourite past photos, here is one from a couple of years ago. I think I will call it
Man teaches glass table a lessonEnjoy!
Nice one Mr B.
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Saturday 4 September 2010
Cretian Times Day 12
A little late tonight due to a great game of rugby S.Africa v Australia. Watching in Pat's bar with a guy from Jo'burg.
Last week I think I made mention of a pesky Frenchman by the name of Dr. Pierre Dukan. This man has become the focus of my culinary efforts for the past 7 weeks. It started as all these things do with Mrs CT announcing one weekend that we were both going on a diet from Monday. Not the first time this has happened. What I do not know about the Weightwatchers point system and Red & Green days is not worth knowing. The Dukan diet concentrates on wiping out the consumption of carbs and then reintroducing them gradually 3 months later. This has caused major temptation this holiday but I am pleased to say that all chips, bread, pasta and rice have in the main been avoided. I wish I could say the same for all the wine & beer and 3 solid meals a day. I have therefore forfeited 4kgs of the 10 that I had lost pre holiday. Back on track next week. If you want to know more click his name above.
Not much to write today due to total inactivity. I do want to discuss however the use of the english language by the likes of estate agents and now travel firms. This next picture was taken a few years ago when we were holidaying in Zante. Please consider the use of the word "may" in the following brochure description. this hotel MAY experience some aircraft noise!
Who are you trying to kid. In the end we turned it into a lottery type drinking game along the lines of - if the next plane in is from the UK we can have a pint. This worked well with flights every 30 mins or so from all over Europe. Until Wednesdays that is which turned out to be UK day. 11 pints by 14:00 is not good!
A few random pics to finish
A certain person queuing at the restaurant booking machines. You can spot the gained 4kgs quite easily.
Do not forget tomorrow 15:00 Sky Sports 3 the main event of the week.
Last week I think I made mention of a pesky Frenchman by the name of Dr. Pierre Dukan. This man has become the focus of my culinary efforts for the past 7 weeks. It started as all these things do with Mrs CT announcing one weekend that we were both going on a diet from Monday. Not the first time this has happened. What I do not know about the Weightwatchers point system and Red & Green days is not worth knowing. The Dukan diet concentrates on wiping out the consumption of carbs and then reintroducing them gradually 3 months later. This has caused major temptation this holiday but I am pleased to say that all chips, bread, pasta and rice have in the main been avoided. I wish I could say the same for all the wine & beer and 3 solid meals a day. I have therefore forfeited 4kgs of the 10 that I had lost pre holiday. Back on track next week. If you want to know more click his name above.
Not much to write today due to total inactivity. I do want to discuss however the use of the english language by the likes of estate agents and now travel firms. This next picture was taken a few years ago when we were holidaying in Zante. Please consider the use of the word "may" in the following brochure description. this hotel MAY experience some aircraft noise!
Who are you trying to kid. In the end we turned it into a lottery type drinking game along the lines of - if the next plane in is from the UK we can have a pint. This worked well with flights every 30 mins or so from all over Europe. Until Wednesdays that is which turned out to be UK day. 11 pints by 14:00 is not good!
A few random pics to finish
A certain person queuing at the restaurant booking machines. You can spot the gained 4kgs quite easily.
Do not forget tomorrow 15:00 Sky Sports 3 the main event of the week.
Location:Hersonissos,Greece
Friday 3 September 2010
Cretian Times Day 11
Remember when you were young, painting multiple colours on a piece of paper and then covering the whole lot with a black wax crayon. You could then scratch off the wax to create a picture revealing the colours underneath? Kids of today I think use "magic pens". Well something similar has arrived for the iPhone - Colorsplash. You take one of your photographs which the program turns black & white. You can then remove some of this grey covering to reveal just the coloured parts you want to. This gives focus to the subject matter such as this picture which I am calling mmmmm beer!
Some other examples of our holiday
What a great little program. (available from the App store as usual).
Some nice sand art on the beach this morning
This is Mrs CT's effort. How touching!
Did you manage to find the nice pair of melons in yesterdays photo? No? Well here they are
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Some other examples of our holiday
What a great little program. (available from the App store as usual).
Some nice sand art on the beach this morning
This is Mrs CT's effort. How touching!
Did you manage to find the nice pair of melons in yesterdays photo? No? Well here they are
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Location:Hersonissos,Greece
Thursday 2 September 2010
Cretian Times Day 10
Yesterday I took the male of the species to task re their choice of swimwear, I feel I need to bring things into balance. Today my subject is Tramp Stamps or more specifically those broad tattoos stretching across the lower back of ladies who choose to do so. Unlike the men and their Speedos whose choice of affliction befalls them in later life, the choice for the lady is usually made at a much younger age. The horror for both comes at the same time. Having watched pool life in general over the past 10 days it is obvious that some of these tramp stamps are now well over 20 years old and unfortunately for the wearer, nature has taken it's toll. The once proud decoration has started to head south. This is why I prefer the German name for these adornments which translates as "Ass Horns". So, ladies if you are in your late teens / early twenties, think not "how cool will that look" but what will it look like in 25 years time after 2 kids and middle age beckons? In the most cases not good! (PS the young lady is not in our hotel and I did not take the picture).
After last week's walk in the heat, we today took the train into Hersonissos. Well when I say train I mean a heavily disguised tractor pulling 3 trailers fitted out with bench seating. On the whole a pleasant experience taking in parts of the old town as well as the olive groves on the outskirts. Why our Greek hosts thought they were operating some sort of fairground ride in the first 10 minutes is beyond me. Driving around in a tight circle could be vomit inducing and then driving side to side causing the rear trailers to veer snakelike and at whiplash speed certainly was. And to cap it all they then stopped and insisted on taking photographs of the now terrified passengers which could be viewed later with no obligation to buy. Too bloody right mate!
Lastly today is a picture of a nice pair of melons. Can you spot them?
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Location:Hersonissos,Greece
Wednesday 1 September 2010
Cretian Times Day 9
At what point in his life does a man think "I bet if I wore a pair of small swimming trunks from Speedo, I will look really cool"? Middle aged and older men seem to have a fascination with this that surely has to come with a slow down in the cerebral cortex. This affliction is even more so prevalent in the males from mainland Europe. Walking past several of the large Germanic hotels this morning, Mrs CT was prone to numerous bouts of the giggles. Guys - once you get to an age and body shape that needs some decency, put the thongs away - please.
This is my T-shirt for the day.
I do have another one with a large male chicken on it. You can work out the motto for yourselves!
The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain. Here in Crete it falls in our pool.
Don't worry it was just a passing shower and we were inside getting changed for the evening. Nice rainbows.
I think the seats at Pat's bar could be a bit soggy.
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This is my T-shirt for the day.
I do have another one with a large male chicken on it. You can work out the motto for yourselves!
The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain. Here in Crete it falls in our pool.
Don't worry it was just a passing shower and we were inside getting changed for the evening. Nice rainbows.
I think the seats at Pat's bar could be a bit soggy.
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Tuesday 31 August 2010
Cretian Times Day 8
31/08/2010
Well it's au revoir to Matthew, Karen & Alex who we met 7 days ago on the inbound flight. They have been our evening drinking buddies ever since but at 11:00 this morning we said our goodbyes and made our way back to the sun & pool. Thanks for the company I think we will be a little lost tonight!
The heat and steam generated by this process is something else. I mean you wouldn't sit 1ft from your oven at home watching food cook. Why do they think it will be a dining experience here then! Oh and they make you wear a ridiculous bib as well just in case you weren't hot enough in the first place.
Well it's au revoir to Matthew, Karen & Alex who we met 7 days ago on the inbound flight. They have been our evening drinking buddies ever since but at 11:00 this morning we said our goodbyes and made our way back to the sun & pool. Thanks for the company I think we will be a little lost tonight!
Cooking on stones (not gas) last night. They basically heat a lump of rock to the temperature of a McDonalds apple pie and then give you meat and prawns to cook.
Already looking forward to my pre dinner drink at Pat's bar. That is, Patricia from Poland the rather jovial young lady that runs the Cafe Bar in the evening.
She has now taken to pouring my first pint when she spots me at the top of the hotel steps so it is ready for immediate consumption 30 seconds later. Excellent service.
From the following video see if you can spot the person that obviously leads a simple life but has taken to following me around.
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Monday 30 August 2010
Cretian Times Day 7
30/08/2010
The nice sea breeze we have had for the past few days has gone. Very humid and hot.
Stroll along the beach early this morning resulted in major fluid loss and a state of overheat. Spent 20 mins standing in pool to recover.
It would appear that a quarter of the hotel went through a changeover yesterday. Mrs CT quite pleased as there are now people who are whiter than her.
The downside is that the 3 apartments at the end of the little cul-de-sac branch of our pool are now occupied by couples that have spent the last 5 or so years breeding. There are so many children in the water that it has taken on the appearance of the River Ganges during a festival.
Just finished reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. What an excellent book. Must try and get hold of the next one asap.
Well it's time for my quiet time and the best drink of the day, see below. We are eating at the Aroma Stone tonight. Apparently they give you a hot rock, some meat and you have to do the cooking - lazy buggers!
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The nice sea breeze we have had for the past few days has gone. Very humid and hot.
Stroll along the beach early this morning resulted in major fluid loss and a state of overheat. Spent 20 mins standing in pool to recover.
It would appear that a quarter of the hotel went through a changeover yesterday. Mrs CT quite pleased as there are now people who are whiter than her.
The downside is that the 3 apartments at the end of the little cul-de-sac branch of our pool are now occupied by couples that have spent the last 5 or so years breeding. There are so many children in the water that it has taken on the appearance of the River Ganges during a festival.
Just finished reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. What an excellent book. Must try and get hold of the next one asap.
Well it's time for my quiet time and the best drink of the day, see below. We are eating at the Aroma Stone tonight. Apparently they give you a hot rock, some meat and you have to do the cooking - lazy buggers!
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Location:Hersonissos,Greece
Sunday 29 August 2010
Cretian Times Day 6
29/08/2010
Nothing much to report this morning. Took some pictures and a video from the east bank - that's the grass bank on the otherside of the "river" from our room.
Video from the east bank
12:30 - Counted 18 flights coming in since 9am. I know that is sad but I have got stuck doing the crossword and the cricket hasn't started yet.
13:00 - Mrs CT just devoured roast beef lunch. Beautiful pink meat from a whole sirloin. No yorkies however. Just as well because Dr Dukan would not approve (more about this pesky French dietician later in the week).
18:45 - local bar as I have already said has good cheap beer and 3 TV screens. What is even more interesting is that they are showing 3 different games at the same time (only 1 commentary though otherwise it would be very confusing).
Just seen Sunderland nick a win in the 93rd minute - some very unhappy people in here. May as well stay and watch 2nd half of Villa game.
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Nothing much to report this morning. Took some pictures and a video from the east bank - that's the grass bank on the otherside of the "river" from our room.
Video from the east bank
12:30 - Counted 18 flights coming in since 9am. I know that is sad but I have got stuck doing the crossword and the cricket hasn't started yet.
13:00 - Mrs CT just devoured roast beef lunch. Beautiful pink meat from a whole sirloin. No yorkies however. Just as well because Dr Dukan would not approve (more about this pesky French dietician later in the week).
18:45 - local bar as I have already said has good cheap beer and 3 TV screens. What is even more interesting is that they are showing 3 different games at the same time (only 1 commentary though otherwise it would be very confusing).
Just seen Sunderland nick a win in the 93rd minute - some very unhappy people in here. May as well stay and watch 2nd half of Villa game.
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Location:Hersonissos,Greece
Saturday 28 August 2010
Cretian Times Day 5
Last night had a very good Thai meal sitting at the next table to the mighty Dewi Morris (for those of you who do not follow the egg shaped ball he played scrum half for England & Sale. Now part of the Sky Sports commentary team ).
Slept until 9am this morning - must be starting to relax.The crickets sang all night long exclaimed Mrs CT. Do they do any other songs or is it just Lionel Ritchie? I enquired.
Very lazy day on our terrace getting burnt but chillin at the same time.
Reading my first book for a year (I know I must do better). Have to say it is really good and I will get the next 2 in the trilogy.
Anyway, off over the road with the lads for a couple of beers and some football.
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Slept until 9am this morning - must be starting to relax.
Very lazy day on our terrace getting burnt but chillin at the same time.
Reading my first book for a year (I know I must do better). Have to say it is really good and I will get the next 2 in the trilogy.
Anyway, off over the road with the lads for a couple of beers and some football.
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Location:Hersonissos,Greece
Friday 27 August 2010
Cretian Times Day 4
27/08/2010
Nice dinner last night at Red Saffron Taverna. Man opposite lifts left buttock and lets rip. Sorry mate but I and the other 30 diners nearby are not deaf even if you are. Mrs CT starts to cry
Anyway shortly before this event came the news we had been awaiting "hello this is reception we have an alternative room for you and it's ready now. We are coming to get you". Oh my! Well the next 20 mins of suitcases being flung open and wardrobes being emptied was something to behold. My comment of "if you can do it at that speed, why does it take you 2 days at home" was not well received by Mrs CT.
Lovely dual aspect terrace which means we get sun until 15:30 - perfect. Nice big room as well. More pics over the next few days.
10:00 When we visited this resort in May 2009 (different hotel) we enjoyed the 5km walk along the coast into the nearest main town of Hersonissos. This morning we decided to repeat the event.
After 4km, 1.5litres of water and an entire pack of blister plasters, Mrs CT finally declared "next time we are getting a taxi". This also has my vote. Walking in 38c of heat with a breeze coming from the sea acting to dehydrate even further, sweaty feet etc is just not the holiday activity we had in mind.
12:00 Hersonissos at this time of year is much like any other big resort - full of shops selling cheap tat, bars offering beers and cocktails at knock down prices and chicken & chips as far as the eye can see. As you enter the main strip, the smell of last night's vomit and beer wafts faintly from behind the locked doors of such places as Shenanigans Irish Bar as well as 30 or so similar establishments. The following photo is from the outside of the local night spot frequented by the interesting youngsters of the Dutch nation. Needless to say the picture from the English equivalent is just too horrifying & chavvy to show!
13:00 - Lunch at the excellent Acropolis at the other end of town. Delightfully touristy - the sort of place that doesn't have a menu, just a big album full of polaroids of the various dishes on offer. We choose the delicious stifado, a good memory from last year, and a plate of calamari. Yes the place does have trees growing through it - well holding it up probably.
Taxi back to our lovely new abode is summoned.
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Nice dinner last night at Red Saffron Taverna. Man opposite lifts left buttock and lets rip. Sorry mate but I and the other 30 diners nearby are not deaf even if you are. Mrs CT starts to cry
Anyway shortly before this event came the news we had been awaiting "hello this is reception we have an alternative room for you and it's ready now. We are coming to get you". Oh my! Well the next 20 mins of suitcases being flung open and wardrobes being emptied was something to behold. My comment of "if you can do it at that speed, why does it take you 2 days at home" was not well received by Mrs CT.
Lovely dual aspect terrace which means we get sun until 15:30 - perfect. Nice big room as well. More pics over the next few days.
10:00 When we visited this resort in May 2009 (different hotel) we enjoyed the 5km walk along the coast into the nearest main town of Hersonissos. This morning we decided to repeat the event.
After 4km, 1.5litres of water and an entire pack of blister plasters, Mrs CT finally declared "next time we are getting a taxi". This also has my vote. Walking in 38c of heat with a breeze coming from the sea acting to dehydrate even further, sweaty feet etc is just not the holiday activity we had in mind.
12:00 Hersonissos at this time of year is much like any other big resort - full of shops selling cheap tat, bars offering beers and cocktails at knock down prices and chicken & chips as far as the eye can see. As you enter the main strip, the smell of last night's vomit and beer wafts faintly from behind the locked doors of such places as Shenanigans Irish Bar as well as 30 or so similar establishments. The following photo is from the outside of the local night spot frequented by the interesting youngsters of the Dutch nation. Needless to say the picture from the English equivalent is just too horrifying & chavvy to show!
13:00 - Lunch at the excellent Acropolis at the other end of town. Delightfully touristy - the sort of place that doesn't have a menu, just a big album full of polaroids of the various dishes on offer. We choose the delicious stifado, a good memory from last year, and a plate of calamari. Yes the place does have trees growing through it - well holding it up probably.
Taxi back to our lovely new abode is summoned.
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Location:Hersonissos,Greece
Thursday 26 August 2010
Cretian Times Day 3
25/08/2010
Very lazy day on the grass today (sun terrace not usable due to absence of sun which hides all day the otherside of the building).
The hotel have possibly come up with an alternative room but I do not want to say much in case I jinx the transaction.
08:00 - I make comment at breakfast on how many single men were present. This anomily was explained on the walk back to our room by a corresponding number of single females on the sunbeds. This was an intricate shift system designed to protect the couples carefully chosen space for the day from unscrupulous late risers or worse still the anti bed-bagging police employed by the hotel. These secretive bunch will remove towels & personal affects in the blink of an eye. They do leave a very polite note though.
19:30 - Not much more to say. Usual couple of pints in the local over the road while waiting for Mrs CT to get ready for dinner. Hope to have news of new room, complete with burning sun, tomorrow.
Very lazy day on the grass today (sun terrace not usable due to absence of sun which hides all day the otherside of the building).
The hotel have possibly come up with an alternative room but I do not want to say much in case I jinx the transaction.
08:00 - I make comment at breakfast on how many single men were present. This anomily was explained on the walk back to our room by a corresponding number of single females on the sunbeds. This was an intricate shift system designed to protect the couples carefully chosen space for the day from unscrupulous late risers or worse still the anti bed-bagging police employed by the hotel. These secretive bunch will remove towels & personal affects in the blink of an eye. They do leave a very polite note though.
19:30 - Not much more to say. Usual couple of pints in the local over the road while waiting for Mrs CT to get ready for dinner. Hope to have news of new room, complete with burning sun, tomorrow.
Location:Hersonissos,Greece
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