Tag Archives: Greece

No trainers needed – Ithaca edition

Posted on September 25, 2017 by thepogblog

I’m back from a week (mostly) in the sun. Time away from the laptop with family and Himself on the tiny Greek island that I love was fantabulous. Despite having been there quite a few times, I got to … Continue reading →

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This is the way we do holidays

Posted on September 13, 2016 by thepogblog

I am on holiday with my family in Ithaca – a teeny Greek island. It’s beautiful. Despite weather forecasts predicting thunder storms, the weather is beautiful too. For some, this would mean a holiday involving mostly this: This: And this: … Continue reading →

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A deserted Greek house

Posted on July 2, 2014 by thepogblog

I’m not keen on walking but I do love it when, like today, I find a deserted house. This is the ghird year I’ve found one, making us think that when people die here, their houses are left intact and … Continue reading →

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Ithaca holiday – additional bits

Posted on July 23, 2013 by thepogblog

I came home in the end rather than hiding out in the big villa I mentioned in my last post. I think I’d rather still be perfecting my snorkeling (who am I kidding? – getting to grips with a leaky … Continue reading →

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Ithaca post 7 – goodbye

Posted on July 19, 2013 by thepogblog

Tomorrow morning we leave :( Well, we should. As you would expect with me, not everything has gone to plan and this evening i discovered,as i attempted a shower that we only had a teeny dribble of water from the … Continue reading →

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Ithaca post 6 – Greek men

Posted on July 16, 2013 by thepogblog

Before I came on holiday someone suggested I find myself a Greek man while I was here. I am happy to report I have found three. Their combined age is around 190. We have Costas who I mentioned the other … Continue reading →

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Ithaca post 5 – triathlon and a donkey

Posted on July 14, 2013 by thepogblog

Today I did a triathlon. Pog style. First, I climbed up a mountain to a beautiful church (ok, we drove part way but mum and I climbed the last, hardest part). Second, I swum and snorkelled with the fishies (not … Continue reading →

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Ithaca post 4 – creatures of sea and land

Posted on July 12, 2013 by thepogblog

On our first day here I did a rather daft thing. I booked myself on a day out on a boat involving lots of swimming and snorkeling. This was daft as I: 1 – get sea sick 2 – HATE … Continue reading →

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Ithaca post 3 – loveliness

Posted on July 10, 2013 by thepogblog

Today I cycled to my most favourite place in the world. Three people slow clapped and cheered as I made it up the final hill (embarrassing, but the closest I will ever get to the tour de France!). It was … Continue reading →

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Ithaca post 2 – useful things

Posted on July 9, 2013 by thepogblog

I have learned 2 useful things today: 1: a tip from the lovely cleaner here. A really nice refreshing drink is 2/3 black tea, 1/3 orange juice. Chill in the fridge and serve with ice cubes. Delicious (and if you … Continue reading →