Money money money

[James W]

Hi Folks, just got back from Dorset.

             Just wished to clarify my earlier post.

I did not intend to give the impression that people WERE exaggerating their expenditure.

Also, just noticed the word "way" should have been "may".

Sorry about that, no offence intended.

[gaye]

None taken James we may and often "way" over- exaggerate our expenditure! This, in part, has been owing to the fact that we have had to visit Sidari to find a service till in the past. Now that there is one in Arillas we will probably take less. We ALWAYS bring lots of cash home.

[smoosh]

Thanks for the replies everyone, was just starting to worry a bit!  We haven't really run out of money on previous holidays in other countries and taken about the same.  We don't smoke or particularly drink (not spirits anyway, just beer and wine) so we probably won't end up buying any duty free to take home.

We're staying at the Akti Arillas on a bed and breakfast basis so we'll just have to sort out lunch and dinner and drinks etc.  I think we should be ok.

Can't wait now!  (even though my Mum had a worry about us going to Corfu yesterday as she said apparently it's one of the most dangerous airports to land it!) 

[blondegirl]

There might be a photo of it on this site.  I was worried when we first flew to Corfu hearing stories about the landing... it is between two bits of water .... but I just think well, the pilot will be careful he wants to get home after all..  Its nothing to worry about but they do have to put the brakes on a bit sharpish.  The worst part is picking up your bags of the carousel..

[smoosh]

Yeah we were a bit worried about picking up our luggage with all the losses the airlines have had lately.  We don't really pack enough to have a suitcase each so we tend to share one - if we lose that we've had it!

[Lindypops]

Try hand luggage smoosh. Staight out the a/port then. Bliss.

[Eggy]

Lindy P -Can't take 3200 cigs back in hand luggage.

On the subject of money - Allow 15 euros a day per adult, and 12 euros a day per child , for meals etc. Plus hire car if reqd at 25 euros a day.
You shouldn't go too wrong on these figures, unless everybody eats breakfast out and has big lunches and has starters/desserts in the evening.
Negg

[James W]

smoosh, like you, we don't smoke. With regards to imbibing, we're light on that, except for 'Adams Ale' which we consume a lot of.   

We're on self-catering, so Eggy's estimation with regards to the amount of daily expenditure, will no doubt ease your mind (as well as wallet) It has mine. 

I feel a bit awkward walking around with a big bulge in my shorts. 

[mazzz]

oh dear me ....once again im giggling away to myself ....this time im not going to explain myself im sure some ppl will know exactly what has tickled me this time
im starting to worry now !!

maria

[Eileen]

myself im sure some ppl will know exactly what has tickled me this time
im starting to worry now !!

maria

No need to explain Maria...we all know what you are giggling about...I'm giggling too

Everyone will recognise James's wife in Arillas....she will be the lady with the big smile on her face.

Eileenx

[mazzz]

lol eileen she will indeed  :-p

maria x

[TerryW]

Mazzz and Eileen

I think you need to explain, please. What's funny about a man having a wallet in his shorts?

[mazzz]

ermmm hi Terry i cant remember there being reference to a wallet !!!
Eileen ...helpp lol x



maria

[Eileen]

...did you say wallet Terry?.....

Eileenx

[Eggy]

Terry
I've just increased your expenditure! - Typing error on my last post.
Should be allow 25 euros per adult. - But that does include a few English breakfasts in the morning. This was a maximum figure for us. It generally came in at about 40 euros for both of us per day.- We bought items such as coffee/butter/Tea bags with us.
Whenever I felt the need for an English breakfast we shared it.
Mrs Egg had an extra cup of coffee and had my fruit juice, toast and jam.
( 6.5 euros max for both)
Negg

( These girls eh?! - Getting excited about a mans wallet. )
Fortunately, or maybe unfortunately, I only have very small pockets.