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Title: weather in may
Post by: dorothy on February 10, 2012, 01:08:05 PM
I will be in Arillas for 8 days from 4th May.  As I have never been earlier than the end of June I would welcome info as to what type of weather to expect, both during the day and evening.

thanks
Dorothy
Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: Anne on February 10, 2012, 01:46:52 PM
Hello Dorothy - we have been many times in May - all I can say is very changeable - usually quite hot in the day - cool at night - but then again we have had wind and rain too. Just go prepared with a rain coat, warm cardy and most of all enjoy :-) xx
Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: kevin.g on February 10, 2012, 10:06:57 PM
as ann has said ,,,changable ...,,but you will have a great time no-matter the weather ,,with been late oct ,had sun, rain ,and storms ,,but had the best time of our lives.............yammas
Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: martin-w on February 11, 2012, 02:53:06 PM
Hi Dorothy!
I usually go to Arillas in May and September/October. I would say the temperature and weather in May is the same as a 'good' British summer. Mostly warm and sunny by day, a bit cooler at night. It's a wonderful time to be there, all the island is 'waking up', lovely green shoots, masses of flowers and stunning displays of fireflys at night to light your way home from the taverna! My favorite time of the year.
See you there!
Martin.
Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: emeralddragons on February 11, 2012, 09:46:40 PM
Hello Martin-w, -
you describe the beauty of Arillas with such passion. It reminded me of your beautiful photos of flora and fauna. Wouldn't mid-winter be the ideal time to show a selection of them to your fellow Arilliacs? We'd sure love to see them!
Emeralddragons
Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: Val n Bill on February 11, 2012, 10:01:05 PM

 Yes please Martin x

             Val x
Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: justphil on February 11, 2012, 11:23:15 PM
Martin-W Arillas isn't just for summer. It is for life. As if you didn't know that...

Your watchers have spoken. Please keep 'em happy and me too.

Phil
Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on February 12, 2012, 08:48:47 PM
Just Love the fireflies
May is a fabulous time in Arillas, Sunshine Showers a little chill at night

Take something to keep the chill off
Take some Lotion for the sun
Take the nearest Taverna for the showeres

and Just enjoy the time of your life
Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: martin-w on February 13, 2012, 12:50:04 PM
Hi all!
I'm not very good at getting my photos onto this website, but trying my best to get the hang of it. This is my favorite, I keep a copy near my D.V.D. player for when I need that Arillas 'boost'. It's a slide show of Arillas in 2008 when the resort is waking up to another season. I used photos taken over my first week there from May 6th of that year and it shows, I think, what a 'typical' May is like. The music is from a C.D. bought in Ina's.
I first visited Arillas in 1999 and in the years to follow as I got to know and love the place and it's people, decided to make  a 'guided tour' of Arillas and the surrounding villages and countryside, beginning and ending at my favorite Bardis Sun Hotel. I expect all you Arilliacs will recognize where the shots are taken, the tavernas, the sunsets, Afiones, Ageos Stefanos and a lot of 'off the track' country scenes.
Enjoy!


Martin.
Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: Geoff on February 13, 2012, 01:31:03 PM
Only 1 word for that 10 minutes of bliss Martin - WOW
Thanks for brightening up my day.
Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: Val n Bill on February 13, 2012, 01:52:28 PM

And mine Martin, I can only wonder how I have never seen that before. Thanks you.

                   Val x
Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: M n M on February 13, 2012, 02:16:09 PM
Martin thank you
Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: Erja on February 13, 2012, 02:22:53 PM
Good job Martin! :)
Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: dorothy on February 13, 2012, 02:40:49 PM
Really enjoyed that - especially the shots of spring flowers.
Roll on 4th May!
Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: justphil on February 13, 2012, 02:41:52 PM
justlove it!! That's put me up to A for today. Many thanks

Phil

Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: emeralddragons on February 13, 2012, 07:59:30 PM
Thank you, Martin, for granting me my wish and showing us your lovely photos. Just what the doctor ordered...
Many an eye must have grown misty watching those sunny views on a cold day in February.
Thank you again!
Emeralddragons
Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: nora on February 13, 2012, 11:32:06 PM
FANTASTIC Martin - love how green everywhere looks - roll on May
Nora x
Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: MaryH on February 14, 2012, 10:13:52 AM
Loved watching your Arillas slide show and loved the music - just the boost I needed before I head off to work xx
Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: kevin-beverly on February 15, 2012, 11:40:49 AM


 Hi Dorothy
we have been in may and it was are first time to arillas the weather brill and at night the sound of the frogs WOW and the sight of the fireflies
If it rains chill out have a drink in one of the bars
have a good time

kevin
Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: martin-w on February 15, 2012, 01:29:10 PM
Has anyone had any success at photographing the fireflies? I had lots of attempts last May, but failed. When the roads and hedgerows are full of them like a Disney scene they make a stunning sight, but not been able to get anything on the camera.
Martin.
Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: kevin-beverly on February 15, 2012, 02:48:57 PM

Hi martin

it is about the camra and patience

tools for the job
tripod
dslr=digital single lens reflex
and a flash gun
put camra on the tripod set the shuter to stay open for about one min
you will get white lines on your photo
fire your flash manually full power then shut the shuter
keep on doing this to you get the photo you desire I did say you need patience
I am a photographer
  www.byteland.org/.../howtophotographfireflies
 put in your internet and  searsh  how to photograph fireflies at night
and look on images very good photos
hope this helps

kevin
Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: John B on February 19, 2012, 02:42:08 PM
Hi Martin,

Loved the slideshow. Brought back so many memories. Thanks.

John
 
Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: kevin.g on March 04, 2012, 10:29:18 AM
a fab pic show ,martin ,thanx,,
Title: Re: weather in may
Post by: TONYNEW on March 04, 2012, 08:46:09 PM
Great set of pics Martin and a brilliant tune to go with the slide show i could fair smell the sea and night air while watching it :-)