Great day at the beach today. It took an hour to get there but it was worth it. Warm water, comfy lounges and bar service. Then a lovely 9 pm dinner at the marina. I am getting spoiled. I am also seeing parts of the Athens area that I never knew existed. Now I know why people come to Greece in August. The water is warm and the beaches are lovely. Maybe some sightseeing tomorrow. A large group of rich Chinese are staying at this hotel and descend on the breakfast like locusts. They load their plates up like they have never seen food before and devouring everything in sight. Everyone just stares at them in shock and the staff have never seen such gluttony. Maybe tomorrow I can get a cup of coffee before they load up their thermoset from the pot. I am flabbergasted!
Monday, August 17, 2015
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Sunday, August 16, 2015
Athens
So I have learned that the British still have manners and have nice and even temperaments. I have also learned that the food in England is really good. I learned that the Germans are fun-loving and have enormous appetites for sausage and beer. They are quite friendly. Nobody seems to know what happened there between 1933 and 1946.
Today we got in very early from our red eye and were exhausted so we slepped for two hours and went into the Plaka where everything was open and busy and crowded. We wandered through the alleys of shops in the blistering heat and then sat down to a lovely dinner of Greek salad and Spanikopita under a misting fan. Just like the ones we need for our tennis courts. We listened to music, ate and watched the world go by. Now for my second shower of the day and to bed early, maybe a beach day tomorrow. We will be here a week so there is plenty of time to see everything. Besides, we alreadty have done so on previous trips.
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Athens
We had a lovely farewell dinner with Carol and Ian on Friday night and spent part of our last day in England at a 1940's celebration and re-enactment. The participants were in costume and there were original vehicles as well. It was very interesting. They take their WWII stuff very seriously there.
So after a train ride from Blackpool to Manchester airport and a flight to Athens here we are. It was a red eye and I am exhausted. More to come.
Friday, August 14, 2015
Thursday, August 13, 2015
St Anne's Promenade and Blackpool
The four of us went out for breakfast and then took a long walk on St Anne's Promenade and Pier. Very Victorian. After a quick lunch it was off to Blackpool one last time. Jerry says it is a combination ofLVegas, Coney Island and Atlantic City. That pretty much sums it up. He owes me.
We will have to pack tomorrow for the journey to Greece on Saturday. That will be interesting since they are rioting and having all sorts of trouble there. That is why we are not staying in Athens.
My manners have improved magnificently since our arrival in England. Let us see how long that lasts. I had to buy another suitcase because I bought three pair of shoes, two pair of leggings and three camisoles. It is all Carol's fault. She keeps finding bargains for me. We are doing miles of walking here. Everyone does. It is definitely a walking town. That would be to counteract all the meals Carol is cooking. Tonight we had dinner at nine, just like in a Noel Coward movie. I was in my pajamas already but so was my hostess so I didn't scre up after all.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Chester
We took the motor coach to the city of Chester, with its Roman wall and Tudor architecture it is quite lovely. So are the stores which are some of the finest in England. The ride would have been ver pleasant had it not been for the three yakking magpies in the seats behind us who never shut their mouths for one minute. We were ready to choke them.
Chester is on the border between England and Wales, where you cannot understand a word they say. Walking around town and on top of the wall was very interesting amd very hot. The temperature extremes are wild. One minute you are freezing and the next you are sweltering. The people here are nice and friendly and more than willing to help. We took the sightseeing bus to make sure we saw it all and we did. We had a leisurely lunch on the Main Street and watched the constantly changing tabloid outside the restaurant window. Amazingly enough I did not actually shop. I was far too fascinated with the architecture. We learned that the Duke of Gloucestershire owns the whole city as well as most of London and that he is the richest man in England. We also learned that he is an excellent employer and is very good to the thousands who are in his employ. It surprised us to learn that every city,village or town in England with Chester in its name was originally settled by the Romans. Think abou it. There are many.
Ian kindly picked us up at the bus stop and Carol greeted us with "tea" which translates to us as a fantastic home made dinner worthy of the best restaurant. We are so lucky to have such wonderful friends.
