Monthly Archives: June 2011

Over the sea to Kos

Posted on June 9, 2011 by BarryH

After having got up and had breakfast on the terrace, Wednesday didn’t follow any kind of pattern at all. Ruth and Tim were arriving at Kos airport at the end of the afternoon and I was crossing over the meet … Continue reading →

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Nisyros: ancient cultures, New Europe

Posted on June 8, 2011 by BarryH

After a much longer and tougher walk than usual on Monday, I decided discretion was the better part of valour on Tuesday morning.  I got everything ready to post the blog and getting a quick connection I posted it all … Continue reading →

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Nisyros: it’s great but not everything is working out

Posted on June 7, 2011 by BarryH

I was up with the lark again this morning.  However, there are no more larks on Nisyros than there are on Kos so I’m still none the wiser as to their getting-up time. After breakfast on the hotel terrace, always … Continue reading →

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Nisyros

Posted on June 6, 2011 by BarryH

 Having set my alarm clock and having a real purpose for getting up I was up with the lark.  I have no idea what time the lark gets up and there were certainly none in evidence on Kos on Sunday … Continue reading →

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Déja vue

Posted on June 5, 2011 by BarryH

I’m starting the first blog of my 2011 trip to Greece sitting in the plane on the tarmac at Manchester Airport with the prospect of sitting here for 2 hours before we move, trying to suppress memories of the flight … Continue reading →

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On my way

Posted on June 4, 2011 by BarryH

Just a quick post to say that I am finally on my way. Great time at Ruth and Tim’s.  Now at Manchester airport having survived a check-in of the cattle market variety.   My Departure  Gate has just been flagged … Continue reading →

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