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[Orion]

As far as I know, because there is no open deck, you cannot camp on deck with Anek (last time we travelled with them was 2 years ago so maybe they have another ship with an open deck). Be aware that Minoan advertise 'camping on board' but you have to stay in a cabin.

That’s what’s throwing me with Anek at the moment. The prices on the Piraeus to Heraklion route are (IMO) very cheap and ‘camping on board’ is an option, so I maybe wrongly assumed it was staying in the motorhome.

 

[The Dudess]

That’s what’s throwing me with Anek at the moment. The prices on the Piraeus to Heraklion route are (IMO) very cheap and ‘camping on board’ is an option, so I maybe wrongly assumed it was staying in the motorhome.

True camping on board, ie you overnight in your motorhome, is available on the Italy to mainland Greece ferry with Anek but not on the next part of the journey from Piraeus to Crete.

 

[PhilandMena]

The bar is loaded.

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[PhilandMena]

Mr Grey has returned. What a beauty.

 

[acropolis22]

The bar is loaded.
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Well it is Sunday....

 

[nicholsong]

Mr Grey has returned. What a beauty.
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Had a sex change since post #481?

I thought then that his face had a male attitude.

[EDIT - just realised you used 'him' and 'her' in previous post, so which is it?

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[acropolis22]

Had a sex change since post #481?

I thought then that his face had a male attitude.

"They" were transitioning in post #481........

 

[PhilandMena]

Had a sex change since post #481?

A reply I did not expect! However, I have since spoken to the owner of Mr Grey who has a large adjacent garden to the campsite and she tells me there are in fact two cats she owns who regularly visit the campsite and are well received. Both the same breed!

 

[PhilandMena]

Had a sex change since post #481?

I thought then that his face had a male attitude.

[EDIT - just realised you used 'him' and 'her' in previous post, so which is it?

Don't have a clue! They both look identical to me and I'm not inclined to establish their sex. What I do know is other campers call one of them, or perhaps both of them Mr Grey in the belief that one of them or both of them has a pair of balls. If it's really important to you, I believe Easyjet do return flights for under £130.0.

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[PhilandMena]

Busman Dave has at last mastered his mossy net for his hammock and it looks like a decent job too.

 

[Just smiffy]

Looks like a boil in the bag to me…. Light a fire underneath it…

 

[PhilandMena]

Just back from a shopping trip and had a quick look in the bakery. Boy can they bake.

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[nicholsong]

Just back from a shopping trip and had a quick look in the bakery. Boy can they bake.
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Greek pastries are a lot too sweet for me.

 

[The Dudess]

Just back from a shopping trip and had a quick look in the bakery. Boy can they bake.
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First picture, bottom row, third from left are my favourites. We call them 'cat's bums'

 

[jockaneezer]

First picture, bottom row, third from left are my favourites. We call them 'cat's bums'

Why not follow it up with a nice medlar fruit for balance (AKA dog's arse fruit !)

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[PhilandMena]

Back in the beach bar. Its anouther very hot day and I asked for something very cold and non alcoholic and got this it's called a frappette, or something very similar. It has ice, ice cream, and coffee. Cold coffee and ice seem to be the in drink on this island, everybody is drinking it. I will not be buying anouther.

 

[acropolis22]

Back in the beach bar. Its anouther very hot day and I asked for something very cold and non alcoholic and got this it's called a frappette, or something very similar. It has ice, ice cream, and coffee. Cold coffee and ice seem to be the in drink on this island, everybody is drinking it. I will not be buying anouther.
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It's called a frappé. You are supposed to specify with or without milk, and how sweet or not you want it. Go on! Experiment. I'm sure you will find one that suits. Ice cream is a recent variant. Sacrilege!

 

[PhilandMena]

Two more days and we leave camping Grammeno. There was a dispute about the agreed daily rate and I managed to retrieve an email they sent me in March agreeing the rate and gave it to them for their information.
We have given Chris, who lives here our 20 year old 100% wool Axminster carpet. There are still many, many years left in it and he and his seven dogs will get great use from it. He was very kind to us the day we arrived here and it was nice to be able to give it to him.
Restaurant tonight and tomorrow night a fairwell drink in the Beach bar with all the staff. I'm going to teach them the meaning of....Bollocks, a load of Bollocks and the Dogs Bollocks. No doubt they will be saying to each other that all sounds English to me.

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[Just smiffy]

I expect the first lesson will be the site fees are a load of bollox….

 

[PhilandMena]

Tonight, our last visit to Grameno restaurant, about 400 yds from the campsite.
We're the only ones here atm.

 

[PhilandMena]

Orders have been placed. A Cretin salad for two. Stuffed Zucini flowers and the lamb. 1/2 ltr of red and white. Water and ice.
The salad has arrived. Jesus!

Here come the main meals.

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[PhilandMena]

The restaraunt have a very large garden at the rear and have ducks, rabbits,hens, and all manner of home grown food. Apparently this is one of the finest restaraunts in the area and serving over 400 people a night and from July you can only get in with a reservation.

Rakie!

 

[acropolis22]

The restaraunt have a very large garden at the rear and have ducks, rabbits,hens, and all manner of home grown food. Apparently this is one of the finest restaraunts in the area and serving over 400 people a night and from July you can only get in with a reservation.

Rakie!
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I'll be glad when you leave Crete. These food photos are killing me. I miss that lovely grub so much.

 

[PhilandMena]

I'll be glad when you leave Crete. These food photos are killing me. I miss that lovely grub so much.

I must admit we have both been taken by surprise about just how good Greek and Cretin food is. The portions are on the large size and much of it I's very, very fresh and we still can't believe how little we are paying. Tonights meal was under 40 Euros all in.

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[acropolis22]

I must admit we have both been taken by surprise about just how good Greek and Cretin food is. The portions are on the large size and much of it I's very, very fresh and we still can't believe how little we are paying. Tonights meal was under 40 Euros all in.

We lived there for 17 years and probably had half a dozen duff meals. Brilliant! Loads of places where they only have say, 10 portions of something. Then you find out it's because it was cooked at home by the owner's mum and carried round to the taverna. The true meaning of "home cooked". Simple food, not fancy, but so tasty and wholesome. Enjoy it while you can.

 

[Kannon Fodda]

I know that it's wrong to comment on autotext but really do think that Cretians would prefer not to be referred to as Cretin

 

[acropolis22]

I know that it's wrong to comment on autotext but really do think that Cretians would prefer not to be referred to as Cretin

Sorry to be pedantic, but its actually Cretans, but I agree about the Cretins.

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[nicholsong]

The restaraunt have a very large garden at the rear and have ducks, rabbits,hens, and all manner of home grown food. Apparently this is one of the finest restaraunts in the area and serving over 400 people a night and from July you can only get in with a reservation.

Rakie!
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No. Tsipouro

 

[PhilandMena]

I know that it's wrong to comment on autotext but really do think that Cretians would prefer not to be referred to as Cretin

Wotever !

 

[Busman]

It's the shell of a cicada which they shed. After shedding, once their new shells harden, they buzz off to look for a mate ................. and that's when all the noise starts!

Looks like a mass breakout last night they can live up to 17yrs underground I believe. Very interesting life cycle they have.

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