Tam and Toby ~~ Hunting Zorba .....Take two.

[nicholsong]

Oi kin fowk stip been crabit sheeeites oan ma thread ....am the only yin allowed tae be crabit oan ma threed richt...

Yeve bin telt.

I put that into Google translate and let it 'detect language'. It chose Gaellic and when translated to English it came out exactly the same - rubbish.

Kalou taxidi

 

[tacr2man]

Northernraider have you noticed they do your own brand of Fuel there ?

 

[Mike4727]

Hi Tam, just a bit of ferry info for you, we have used the Superfast Ferry from Bari to Igoumenitsa and can recommend it for the dogs. Camping on board finishes 31st October and there is a sailing on that date if you get down there in time but after that you have the option of leaving the dogs in the van but you have to go up on deck, it is a night sailing ( about 9hrs ) arriving around 6.30am, good vessel and friendly crew so if you are confident for the dogs to spend that time alone it could be an option for you. They do have kennels on board if leaving them in the van is not acceptable. Have a look at the SuperFast Ferry site for current details but you can also book thru Viamare ( maybe discount thru them ) Good luck.

 

[Northernraider]

Northernraider have you noticed they do your own brand of Fuel there ?

What dya mean?

 

[BreweryDave]

just enjoy the pics of puppies

Nope, can’t see any..........

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[Northernraider]

Hi Tam, just a bit of ferry info for you, we have used the Superfast Ferry from Bari to Igoumenitsa and can recommend it for the dogs. Camping on board finishes 31st October and there is a sailing on that date if you get down there in time but after that you have the option of leaving the dogs in the van but you have to go up on deck, it is a night sailing ( about 9hrs ) arriving around 6.30am, good vessel and friendly crew so if you are confident for the dogs to spend that time alone it could be an option for you. They do have kennels on board if leaving them in the van is not acceptable. Have a look at the SuperFast Ferry site for current details but you can also book thru Viamare ( maybe discount thru them ) Good luck.

Thanks for that ...looking on their website i get €291 for travelling on 31st october camping on deck. ...which is about £265 which isnt bad. From my last ferry experience i think id prefer 9 hour crossing than 25 hour thats for sure .
But it is 800 and odd km to get there in 11 days ...which i suppose really is only 50-60 miles travelling per day ...but id try and visit a few places of interest en route

Ive saved the quote at the minute as the guy from viamare is meant to call me back

 

[Northernraider]

Stopped here for tonight

 

[Val 3 dogs]

Thanks for the pics Tam, absolutely breath taklng scenery.

 

[tacr2man]

What dya mean?

Tamoil you would have passed one of their stations on the 52

 

[Northernraider]

Tamoil you would have passed one of their stations on the 52

Ah yes i seen lots of them ....all lying about their fuel prices too lol

Big sign says diesel €1.30 ...but when yoi drive in to pump it says €1.43
Agip doing the same ....they can get stuffed lol

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[Tykatem]

Ah yes i seen lots of them ....all lying about their fuel prices too lol

Big sign says diesel €1.30 ...but when yoi drive in to pump it says €1.43
Agip doing the same ....they can get stuffed lol

Fuel prices differ as to whether you pay by cash or card and attendant or self service.

Pete

 

[nicholsong]

Just to upset some of you, diesel is 0.83p per ltr here in Poland at Shell across the road.

Unfortunately I filled up a few weeks ago at 0.86p, but I wanted to get the tank full for winter to avoid condensation.

Geoff

 

[Northernraider]

Just to upset some of you, diesel is 0.83p per ltr here in Poland at Shell across the road.

Unfortunately I filled up a few weeks ago at 0.86p, but I wanted to get the tank full for winter to avoid condensation.

Geoff

Im not overly fussed by fuel costs as i dont have campsite or aires to pay for

 

[Hymerbell]

Thanks for that ...looking on their website i get €291 for travelling on 31st october camping on deck. ...which is about £265 which isnt bad. From my last ferry experience i think id prefer 9 hour crossing than 25 hour thats for sure .
But it is 800 and odd km to get there in 11 days ...which i suppose really is only 50-60 miles travelling per day ...but id try and visit a few places of interest en route

Ive saved the quote at the minute as the guy from viamare is meant to call me back

I did the Bari to Igamounitsa and it was great...so great in fact that I wouldnt worry about doing Ancona to Petras Even though a lot longer as crossing was so smooth....different with dogs I suppose but you could always lob them overboard if they become too troublesome...

 

[Northernraider]

I did the Bari to Igamounitsa and it was great...so great in fact that I wouldnt worry about doing Ancona to Petras Even though a lot longer as crossing was so smooth....different with dogs I suppose but you could always lob them overboard if they become too troublesome...View attachment 434887

Why packed in so tight on an empty boat? And how come not out on deck ?

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[Phileas Dog]

They load up Motorhomes first, on the outside, sea view, lanes, and according to your departure destination
Then pack the centre with lorries, really tight, only inches between them, lots of shouting , STOP.
Often have to reverse out if your going to first stop, Igoumenitsa
Very envious, didn’t get to Greece this year.

 

[Mike4727]

I think that pic was taken early in the loading or late in unloading Tam, that route is always busy with HGV's all year round. On the Superfast 1 you will be loaded to the upper deck and the rear portion is covered, there is a dog walking area and dog toilet at the rear, if you are " camping on deck " you will get an electronic key for lift access to the upper decks ( bar, cafe etc ) When you go up the ramp from dockside you will be directed to a rather steep ramp on board to take you to the upper vehicle deck, just watch out for your overhang at this point although the loadmaster is very good, they will put boards under your rear wheels if necessary.

 

[Figaro]

You lot are making Greece sound very appealing.

 

[Mike4727]

I forgot to say, you can plug in to the leccie too, just ask one of the deckies to show you where. When you disembark at Igoumenitsa you can get a couple of hours kip in the car park outside the main booking office, no one will bother you there.

 

[busby]

Why packed in so tight on an empty boat? And how come not out on deck ?

Think its a Greek thing.Did Corfu Igomista a few years ago in a car.They insisted i parked not 3 inches away from next car,,Ferry was half empty. When we docked you had to wait for the lane next to yours to drive off before you could get into your car,,BUSBY.

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[Northernraider]

So what is the current situation regarding covid ?

Im trying to find info online but its a pain finding up to date stuff


And do i have to do anything with dogs?!

 

[125BEER]

You lot are making Greece sound very appealing.

Greece has always been appealing ...yamas

 

[Northernraider]

I was just watching the italian job ....and realised I should have had this playing when driving through the mountains yesterday

 

[Just smiffy]

I was just watching the italian job ....and realised I should have had this playing when driving through the mountains yesterday

Don’t you go blowing any bloody doors off....

 

[KiwiKampers]

???

Where’s Wally?

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[CazPaul]

Great thread Tam, really enjoying reading it all after work, cracking photos too and I'm learning some new stuff.

 

[Jandek]

Great thread. Thanks for sharing it. Giving us lots of ideas for next Spring

 

[Mike4727]

Currently the Greece situation is that all arrivals by sea are subject to random PCR test on arrival, positive result will require quarantine and second test after 5 days. All the covid regs are scheduled for revision 25th October. I think they are using the new test with results given in about 20mins ( bit faster than the Germans eh ! )

 

[Northernraider]

Currently the Greece situation is that all arrivals by sea are subject to random PCR test on arrival, positive result will require quarantine and second test after 5 days. All the covid regs are scheduled for revision 25th October. I think they are using the new test with results given in about 20mins ( bit faster than the Germans eh ! )

So i dont need any tests before boarding? And wont be refused entry?
Dont want to book and pay for ferry to get turned away

 

[Mike4727]

Currently that is the situation Tam, you might be subject to random test once you have disembarked but that is the chance you take, but you will not be refused entry. Probable temperature check at Bari check in.

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