Heading to Greece for sun and FUN

[Robert Clark]

Is that another barbecue? Are you carrying two?

It’s NOT a bbq
It’s BIL’s gas grill

 

[tony_g]

It’s NOT a bbq
It’s BIL’s gas grill

So how is a weber Q not a bbq but a Nexgrill is?

 

[DavidG58]

stay safe you lot, saw your reference to high winds, this was apparently in Athens today

we have seen some horrendous weather predictions for Greece in the next few days

 

[Nicepix]

Thursday - escaping wind !

After a tormultuous night by the sea we decided to head to somewhere calmer.
We headed south and have arrived at Ancient Olimpa where we are staying at CC70975.

We had lunch en-van, which comprised of grilled Haloumi, roasted veggies and Feta, drizzled in extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Squeaky Haloumi. That brings back memories

I love Greek food

 

[Glandwr]

Spent last 2 winters in Greece. Love the place but it is not the place to go for winter sun. The Pelopense are pleasant in the coastal regions only. Most of the mainland is pretty cold and pretty wet. Tried 7 weeks in Crete 2 years ago marginally better in coastal regions but had 2 inches of snow on the beach in Xhania one foggy day. Still loved the Island.

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[Robert Clark]

So how is a weber Q not a bbq but a Nexgrill is?

It was an a joke
The Webber cooks really well
The only issue is that his uses disposable gas canisters
Apparently you can buy a hose connector but it’s over £50

 

[Robert Clark]

stay safe you lot, saw your reference to high winds, this was apparently in Athens today

we have seen some horrendous weather predictions for Greece in the next few days

Crikey
Wind got bad again in the night

 

[Ambilkate]

Crikey
Wind got bad again in the night

Just catched up loving your travels and your cuisine pics.
Stay safe x

 

[Robert Clark]

Just been looking online and Greece is being been hit by a hurricane
And there has been an earthquake too

http://www.ekathimerini.com/233022/...ws/medicane-to-reach-greece-on-thursday-night

Need to batten down the hatches until Monday me thinks

 

[scousebird]

Just been looking online and Greece is being been hit by a hurricane
And there has been an earthquake too

http://www.ekathimerini.com/233022/...ws/medicane-to-reach-greece-on-thursday-night

Need to batten down the hatches until Monday me thinks

Hope it's not too bad, take care.

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[DBK]

Just been looking online and Greece is being been hit by a hurricane
And there has been an earthquake too

http://www.ekathimerini.com/233022/...ws/medicane-to-reach-greece-on-thursday-night

Need to batten down the hatches until Monday me thinks

A "medicane" apparently, it was even mentioned on the BBC weather forecast this morning. I suggest not parking under trees.

https://metro.co.uk/2018/09/27/rare-medicane-weather-phenomenon-to-batter-greek-islands-7985234/

 

[jumartoo]

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[jumartoo]

A "medicane" apparently, it was even mentioned on the BBC weather forecast this morning. I suggest not parking under trees.

https://metro.co.uk/2018/09/27/rare-medicane-weather-phenomenon-to-batter-greek-islands-7985234/


OMG

Fab Four (and dog) stay safe!!!

 

[Anthea M]

Take care and hope you are safe.
( still got to eat so piccies and GTB
will take your mind off the wind and earthquakes!!)

 

[jumartoo]

I'm having trouble with the internet here

First quote in, then out, then in again. I give up.

Stay safe anyway.

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[Anthea M]

I'm having trouble with the internet here

First quote in, then out, then in again. I give up.

Stay safe anyway.

In ,out ,shake it all about!!! And do the Hokey Cokey!!

 

[Scout]

stay safe come home via Italy, I love Italian food.

 

[martin2603]

Just looked at the forecast for Europe, hope you are not too far south, There is a Cyclone over the Peleponese . Stay Safe.!

 

[Robert Clark]

Friday - trying to escape the storm

We’ve decided to abandon our plans to head any further south as the weather forecast is for a torrential rain storm across the Peloponnese tomorrow.

Instead we’re heading back north towards Igoumenitsa, where we came from just a few days ago.

Our journey took us back across the Rion Anterion Bridge, it was so windy it felt like our 4.8 ton Motorhome was going to be blown off the edge.

We’ve arrived safely at the fishing village of Amfilochia and are staying at CC60800 a free aire on the marina.

We took a stroll along the promenade which runs along the sea front and were delighted to see large turtles swimming close to the shore

Tonight we’re going out to dinner. Might post some pics later

 

[Anthea M]

Friday - trying to escape the storm

We’ve decided to abandon our plans to head any further south as the weather forecast is for a torrential rain storm across the Peloponnese tomorrow.

Instead we’re heading back north towards Igoumenitsa, where we came from just a few days ago.

Our journey took us back across the Rion Anterion Bridge, it was so windy it felt like our 4.8 ton Motorhome was going to be blown off the edge.

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We’ve arrived safely at the fishing village of Amfilochia and are staying at CC60800 a free aire on the marina.

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We took a stroll along the promenade which runs along the sea front and were delighted to see large turtles swimming close to the shore

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Tonight we’re going out to dinner. Might post some pics later

Glad you are safe from the storms.
Even gladder you are going out for a meal!!( I look forward to the photos while I attempt to eat my enormous stuffed marrow!!!)

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[The Dudess]

Our journey took us back across the Rion Anterion Bridge

How much is it to cross the bridge now?

 

[Hellski]

Good to hear you are all safe and hope the weather picks up soon.

Gosh, that bridge looks scary, Mrs J would have been permanently on the loo whilst crossing...........

 

[Robert Clark]

How much is it to cross the bridge now?

€13.30 for a camper

 

[tony_g]

Glad you are safe from the storms.
Even gladder you are going out for a meal!!( I look forward to the photos while I attempt to eat my enormous stuffed marrow!!!)

Well, I've heard some euphemisms in my time

 

[tony_g]

It was an a joke
The Webber cooks really well
The only issue is that his uses disposable gas canisters
Apparently you can buy a hose connector but it’s over £50

Sorry, been in Germany and Austria for 5 weeks, sense of humour may have rusted up! You don't need the Weber £50 connection kit. Just take off the small regulator and hose supplied for their expensive canisters and remove the holder. Then make up a gas hose with your chosen regulator on the end and secure it with a circlip. Or, as I have done, put the female end of a quick release connector on it and make up a choice of hoses. I have one for a Bullfinch connection to an external gas point and one with a 'patio gas' connector for a big bottle in the garden at home. Very convenient.

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[Scout]

stay safe, eat well, post pics, erm those turtles looked like boats to me

 

[Robert Clark]

For @Anthea M and the NMC

Tonight’s dinner

2 Greek Salads

Big beans

Grilled aubergines

Rotisserie lamb

We paired the meat with a litre of local red wine and bottles of water

For desert Greek Yoghurt with sour cherries

Can you guess the bill?

 

[scousebird]

€75

 

[Chris]

€42 and a hangover from the awful Greek wine.

 

[big map]

68 of whatever the Greek currency is, not including a tip. You still haven’t said if you are in one van or two #justputtingitoutthere

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