Finally have chance to give a report on holiday in Arillas.
Arrived at Corfu airport at about 9.30pm. Took a taxi and arrived about 11.00pm at Mathraki Studios. Akis was there to greet us (he is lovely, definately going on the "totty" list ladies!). Nipped out to the grill for a quick kebab and mythos, then to bed, in lovely comfy beds, will do a separate report on Mathraki in accommodation reviews.
Little bit cloudy first couple of days, then glorious sunshine all the rest of it.
Very relaxing holiday this time, hired a car for a couple of days.
On the first morning we walked down to the beach the back way. Patrick John was that you we passed and said hello to? This guy was coming the other way and we said hello to each other, it was as I was walking along, I thought, oh flip was that PJ? He had a white hat with Kos on it. PJ if it was you, you should wear your speedos to walk about then i would have recognised you! lol.
To quote Erja, straightaway we had melted into the ryhthm of the village and the people. The utd v chelsea match was on the wednesday, we were at Vavilas and Billy said dont you want to get back for the football, who cares says I. Watched the 2nd half back at Mathraki, with greek commentary, so Akis and Nikos were commentating for me! haha. I hid behind the curtains for the penalties.
Went to Brouklis. We were sat at our table and two other couples were nearby. One lady said to the other, "have you seen any forum members" Dimitris who was also nearby came to me and said, i'm not saying anything, haha. So I introduced myself and it was Wendy and Stu and Evie and her husband. We all had a good chat, and Dimtris joined us when he had a breather. A lovely evening. Dimitris tried one of Eggys jelly babies, (he eats them in one go!) lol. - tried to tell him they were pickled eggs Negg.
Met Litsa and Baby Bebis, who are both gorgeous, Bebis has a heart melting smile.
Of course Vavilas, 3 times, were we received such a warm welcome.
Akti hotel pool looks fantastic, they had just about completed the furnishings when we were leaving and they were still working on the hotel marina pool.
Also ate at Mirage, Gratsella, Marina, Horizon and Ammos cafe (have you had the brown baguettes, delicious).
The food as ever, everywhere was delicious, (Sorry but Gratsella fish not a patch on Vavilas).
Saw Sandy's house, fantastic location, I walked down the slope to the house and the view is just jaw dropping. The house looks beautiful.
So am very glad to say Arillas was exactly as we remembered, just what was needed. Came back refreshed, relaxed and stress free.
Will be returning in September. Countdown again!
Sharon xx