Day 9

Hello,

Unfortunately this is the last blog post but we had an amazing day yesterday so should keep you going for a while!

Yesterday we went to a different beach again and had lots of fun. Euan and Dad played some more bat and ball and we all went in the sea. Mum wanted to go back to Ethnik bar so we went in the evening to see the sunset. It was really beautiful and we took lots of lovely pictures. Mum and Dad had a couple of cocktails and I had one but it was a little strong for me so... Mum finished it!! Euan and I also had oreo milkshakes which are AMAZING! Euan took lots of brilliant pictures but couldn't put them all on here so I'm sure he'll show them to you when we next visit! One lady even said he was definitely going to be a professional photographer! We then thought we might as well go in the sea for a swim so we have now been in morning, noon and night! Maybe taking after his Uncle Phil :) We then went back to the appartment for dinner and showers!

We are staying in a hotel tonight because we are quite far from the airport but we couldn't leave before going to the internet cafe and having an afternoon on the beach which is the plan for today!

I have really enjoyed doing the blog and thank you so much for your lovely comments we all read them together and it is lovely that you can be a part of the holiday! Where will we be next?!

Lots of love Neve xx

Day 8

Hello,

Yesterday we went to a different beach that looked out on the third peninsula that only men are allowed on. It was really beautiful because there was a big mountain called Mount Athos in the distance. The waves were really high as it was quite windy on the beach. We were all in the sea and jumping up so the waves were crashing into our backs. It was very tiring but we all found it hilarious! After that we went round the corner to have an ice-cream but the waiter started setting the table we were sitting at and didn't really speak English so we ended up having dinner. It was really nice and we were in a beautiful area. We could see all the fishing boats coming in and then Euan spotted some octopus tentacles hanging up. It was really pretty and because it is so cheap here it didn't cost any more than eating in!

This morning we went for an early morning swim in the sea as they recomended we try the sea at different times of the day. It was very refreshing and deffinitely woke us all up!

Had a brilliant day yesterday but unfortunately we forgot to take the camera so I have a put a picture from the beach the other day and one of Euan and I playing cards this morning.

Thank you for the comments! :) Love Neve xx

Day 7

Hello,

Yesterday we had another easy day on the beach. Went to the supermarket at lunchtime which is the best time to go because it is too hot to be outside and they have air conditioning in the supermarket. After our time on the beach we went to another bar on the beach for a drink whilst Euan and I had an ice-cream. They have massive ice-creams here which are a bit like a cornetto. We then went back to the apartment for dinner and played cards in the evening which was lovely :)

Not much to report really but it was a lovely relaxing day.

This morning we have been at the bar that we were at last night to play cards whilst Mum did some work at the internet cafe. We met a lovely lady at the bar who was from Czech Republic and she taught us some new Greek words. We are struggling with the language here as it is very difficult because it is not similar to ours. Also most of the people speak English so it is very easy to be lazy!!

Thank you for the comments. Love Neve xx
 

Day 6

Hello,

Yesterday afternoon we stayed in Toroni to go to the beach. Very hot again so we are making the most of it before we come back! Not much to report, just lots of sunbathing. On the beach a few sellers walk up and down and one of them sells doughnuts! We were all waiting for him to come past but in the end Euan and I gave up and went for an ice-cream instead - Ben & Jerry's again for me! When we got back Mum and Dad were enjoying one of the doughnuts! Euan was NOT happy but then we looked down to see a doughnut for us to share :) We ended up having an ice-cream and doughnut - doesn't get much better than that!

In the evening we went to the internet cafe for a drink then onto the restaurant we went to on the first night but sat in the area on the beach this time. Very very beautiful and the food was lovely again. Dad had Moussaka so not as exciting as before! We had a lovely Day 6 and looking forward to anther relaxing day today!

Pictures below are of the sunset that Euan took last night.

Thank you for the comments! Love Neve xx

Day 5

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Yesterday afternoon we went to Kalamitsi which is the other side of the peninsula to the side we are staying on. We went to a Taverna for some lunch which was absolutely beautiful. It was in the hills and we could look out onto the sea - Dad had goat and Euan and I tried some too! We then went in search of a secluded beach and we found one that we thought looked relatively empty before realising it was a nudist beach! We gave that one a miss! Instead we climbed over some rocks and went in the deeper sea - not particularly my favourite thing to do but I went in anyway :) We had given up in our search for a secluded beach so went on a busier one.Still had great fun though and Euan and I made a sandcastle (or sand-palace as I prefer to think of it!). We were very proud of it and Greek people kept coming past and pointing at it! We then had ice-cream - they have cookie dough Ben & Jerry's in Greece :D As we were walking along the street we saw a sign for "Irene's House" - we are yet to find Vilma's House!! We then had a chill out evening at the apartment and ended up giving each other foot massages with the moisturizer Mum bought!

We had a brilliant Day 5 and am sure we will have a brilliant day today as well. Hope you enjoy your trips today, thank you for your comments.

Love Neve xx

Day 4

Hello,

Yesterday afternoon we went to the beach. Euan and Dad played bat and ball and Mum and I sunbathed all afternoon because it was a bit cooler yesterday...still about 25oC! It was a perfect temperature and we were all very relaxed by the end of the day. In the evening we went in search of a place to eat that had pizza. We ended up sitting in a beautiful outdoor sitting area on the beach with gorgeous pizzas. We came out at the perfect time as we were able to eat and look out towards the sunset on the sea! It was beautiful :)

This morning we have been sitting at the cafe again whilst Dad has gone for a bikeride.

The pictures below are from yesterday! As soon as I'd done the blog I gained the courage to jump in as well so now I'm in some of the pictures!

Thank you for the comments.

Love Neve xx

Day 3

Hello,

Bit earlier today as we are at an internet cafe with a pool looking out onto the sea.

Yesterday evening we went to Ethnik bar which was a place on the beach that had VERY loud reggae music playing. Euan and I had oreo milkshakes and Mum and Dad had Margaritas! We sat looking out to the sea as the sun started to go down. It was a lovely temperature and very relaxing! We decided to have a meal at the appartment that evening and a chill out night. It is great at the place we are staying at because it has air conditioning so it is a great base when it becomes too hot and means we can sleep well at night.

This morning we have come to a cafe as it is a bit cooler. It is beautiful as it is an outdoor cafe that looks out onto the sea. We are all reading our books - I'm reading my English Literature books in preparation for next year! Euan has been jumping into the swimming pool (see pictures below!) and the rest of us just chilling!

Thank you for the comments :)

Love Neve xx

Day 2

Hello,

Yesterday afternoon we went back to the beach! Still very hot over here and are still getting used to the heat. Our system at the moment is get to the beach, go in the sea, sunbathe and after 10 minutes go back in the sea! Where we are staying the people have left all their beach equipment so we have a lilo that I love! If you lie on it on your belly you can look through a see-through bit of plastic into the sea and look at the fish! It is very relaxing and can also be used as a mattress for sunbathing :)

In the evening we went to Porto Koufo which is a beautiful little village on a natural harbor about 5 minutes in the car away from where we are staying in Toroni. We walked along the harbor and took some pictures (below) then went for a meal. We are still adapting to the way you eat in a resturant in Greece. You choose your own table then they take your order. They then bring a basket of bread and bottle of water for the table (free!!). The food you have ordered then comes out when it is ready...the starters and main come out at the same time so yesterday mum ate her main before her starter! They then bring you the bill and free dessert. The dessert is usually a plate of fruit and then a selection of sweet things on a plate! Gorgeous :) Dad had Swordfish!!

This morning we have just been relaxing on the beach. Hopefully another post tomorrow, thank you for the comments!

Love Neve xx

Greece - Day 1

Hello!

I am going to be doing the blog around lunch time as it is so hot we have to come inside in the middle of the day!

We arrived in Greece yesterday around midday after  very early start and 2.5 hour flight! It is incredibly hot (about 27oC) which is perfect for the beach! As it was Dad's birthday we went out for a meal right by the beach last night where we had some of the Greek cuisine... Dad had octopus! The food was lovely and a perfect, cooler temperature :)

This morning we went to the beach  before it got too hot. Euan brought his snorkel so we were in the sea looking at all the fish beneath us! The sea is beautifully clear and refreshing but not cold at all! It has been the perfect start to our beach holiday!!

Love Neve x

These are some pictures of the house and our first night: