Amsterdam Russ Posted May 25, 2019 Author Posted May 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Winsford Soul said: That looks good Russell. Enjoy your holiday Steve Cheers, Steve. Must admit that it’s becoming something of an all-day breakfast. Well, the 3rd part of it specifically. 1
Guest Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 10 hours ago, Amsterdam Russ said: Early yesterday evening - looking towards Molyvos harbour on the Greek island of Lesvos. It was a bit overcast and breezy, but expecting things to brighten up today. We holidayed there about 30 years ago, completely unspoiled and amazing island, in fact we stayed at a very similar point as in your photo. It was at the time one of their hottest summers on record. I`d love to go back to see how much it`s changed.
Amsterdam Russ Posted May 25, 2019 Author Posted May 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Steve Lane said: We holidayed there about 30 years ago, completely unspoiled and amazing island, in fact we stayed at a very similar point as in your photo. It was at the time one of their hottest summers on record. I`d love to go back to see how much it`s changed. It’s 10 years since our first visit and in that time it’s hardly changed at all. The biggest change has been the dramatic decline in tourist numbers since the refugee crisis. And even a few years on, people we know here are saying this is the worst start to a season they’ve ever known. Given that tourism in Molyvos was down by 80% about three years ago, that’s something to be feared at the local level. Still, as always, folks here remain ever optimistic and take a long-term view. Here’s hoping that optimism is justified.
Guest Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Amsterdam Russ said: It’s 10 years since our first visit and in that time it’s hardly changed at all. The biggest change has been the dramatic decline in tourist numbers since the refugee crisis. And even a few years on, people we know here are saying this is the worst start to a season they’ve ever known. Given that tourism in Molyvos was down by 80% about three years ago, that’s something to be feared at the local level. Still, as always, folks here remain ever optimistic and take a long-term view. Here’s hoping that optimism is justified. Do they still have 2 prices in shops and cafes, one price for tourists and one for locals? I found that quite funny but typically Greek.
Baz1 Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 On 21/05/2019 at 08:08, Jaco said: The 4.15 from Ho Chi Minh city will arrive at at your front door on time There is no "did you hear that train last night love" closer than close 1
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted May 25, 2019 Popular Post Posted May 25, 2019 Blackcap ( male ) Taken at Pennington flash in the lovely morning sunshine Steve 9 1
Amsterdam Russ Posted May 26, 2019 Author Posted May 26, 2019 13 hours ago, Steve Lane said: Do they still have 2 prices in shops and cafes, one price for tourists and one for locals? I found that quite funny but typically Greek. Never experienced or seen that at all. Never heard of any tourist have that happen to them here - and I belong to a sizeable Molyvos Facebook group.
Popular Post Pablorally Posted May 26, 2019 Popular Post Posted May 26, 2019 Puffin island cafe in Angelsey Wales 5
Ncfc Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 14 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: Blackcap ( male ) Taken at Pennington flash in the lovely morning sunshine Steve Fairly sure not all Blackcaps migrate.Must be warmer winters.Nice piccy.
Winsford Soul Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 1 hour ago, NCFC said: Fairly sure not all Blackcaps migrate.Must be warmer winters.Nice piccy. Thanks mate. Yeah there's a few that over winter in different parts of the country according to the reports. I'm sure Martyn Pitt on here has had a pair of them in his Midlands garden through the winter Steve
Widnes63 Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 8 minutes ago, Winsford Soul said: Thanks mate. Yeah there's a few that over winter in different parts of the country according to the reports. I'm sure Martyn Pitt on here has had a pair of them in his Midlands garden through the winter Steve Good to see you and Martyn last night at Bury town hall, very rare for the three of us to be in the same room, That was a great photo opportunity missed. Ste. 1
Winsford Soul Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 21 minutes ago, Widnes63 said: Good to see you and Martyn last night at Bury town hall, very rare for the three of us to be in the same room, That was a great photo opportunity missed. Ste. Cheers mate. Always good to see you and catch up. Martyn n Carol Pitt had to rush off back to Lilliput. 1
Popular Post Zed1 Posted May 26, 2019 Popular Post Posted May 26, 2019 3 hours ago, Pablorally said: Puffin island cafe in Angelsey Wales A mate has a Yacht at Conwy and we had a fab day out last year around Puffin Island and Anglesey..... 8
Widnes63 Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 5 minutes ago, Zed1 said: A mate has a Yacht at Conwy and we had a fab day out last year around Puffin Island and Anglesey..... Gaz hope you and Debs are both well, nice photos mate, any idea what the building and chimneys were used for ?
Zed1 Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, Widnes63 said: Gaz hope you and Debs are both well, nice photos mate, any idea what the building and chimneys were used for ? We're good Ste. Yourself?.... The Buildings are the old Anglesey Brickworks. http://www.penmorfa.com/porthwen/ 1
Widnes63 Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 Just now, Zed1 said: We're good Ste. Yourself?.... The Buildings are the old Anglesey Brickworks. http://www.penmorfa.com/porthwen/ I'm good, thanks for that, I will have a look at the link
Amsterdam Russ Posted May 26, 2019 Author Posted May 26, 2019 Molyvos, on the Greek island of Lesvos, and lunch...was...great! 2
none Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 3 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: Cheers mate. Always good to see you and catch up. Martyn n Carol Pitt had to rush off back to Lilliput. Was warned cannot use photos from Soul Events . We did well at Accrington Town Hall. 200+ attending sound sytem after few tweaks perfection.
Winsford Soul Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 1 minute ago, Soulfulmerlin said: Was warned cannot use photos from Soul Events . We did well at Accrington Town Hall. 200+ attending sound sytem after few tweaks perfection. Glad to hear that you had a good night, wanted to visit but already arranged to catch up with some friends . Maybe next time. There was no intention to post any photos from last night mate. Save them for the gallery. Not that I ever take the camera to soul nights or nighters, strictly nature photographs for me Steve
Guest Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 It was over 30 years ago, mainly the cafe`s and restaurants, but I assure you it was there Russ.
Ncfc Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 5 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: Thanks mate. Yeah there's a few that over winter in different parts of the country according to the reports. I'm sure Martyn Pitt on here has had a pair of them in his Midlands garden through the winter Steve Yes seen them here in Norfolk during winter.Saw a swallow on December the 4th 2018 was that surprised i remembered date. Thought no way it would survive being from a possible late brood but turns out it was a red rumped swallow. 1
Popular Post Veedub Posted May 26, 2019 Popular Post Posted May 26, 2019 Here's a couple of pics I took of a Sedge Warbler last week. Sedge Warblers are quite easy to photograph near reed beds as they show themselves whilst singing, usually on a small bush in the reeds. Reed Warblers and Cettis Warblers are more elusive and skulk about low down in the reeds. 10
Winsford Soul Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 Had Cetti,s warblers less than 3 ft away but couldn't get a photo. Sedge Warbler photograph is completely missing from my portfolio, need to get one. Great picture by the way
Amsterdam Russ Posted May 27, 2019 Author Posted May 27, 2019 12 hours ago, Steve Lane said: It was over 30 years ago, mainly the cafe`s and restaurants, but I assure you it was there Russ. Thankfully the situation changed somewhere in that time. It’s all very open and honest here with restaurants being obliged to advise in their menus that if you don’t get a proper bill, you’re not obliged to pay. They’re also obliged by law to tell you if anything on the menu is being cooked from frozen rather than fresh. Hardly anything is frozen, but it’s always good to know so you can make an informed decision.
Popular Post Amsterdam Russ Posted May 27, 2019 Author Popular Post Posted May 27, 2019 Greetings from Molyvos... 4
Tattoodave Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 6 hours ago, Amsterdam Russ said: Greetings from Molyvos... Καλή όρεξη
Amsterdam Russ Posted May 28, 2019 Author Posted May 28, 2019 9 hours ago, TattooDave said: Καλή όρεξη Efcharisto. We had aubergine purée followed by a dish of small fried fish (red bream) for me and a grilled red snapper for my other half, washed down with a very nice bottle of dry white made in Limnos.
Tattoodave Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Amsterdam Russ said: Efcharisto. We had aubergine purée followed by a dish of small fried fish (red bream) for me and a grilled red snapper for my other half, washed down with a very nice bottle of dry white made in Limnos. It wouldn't do for me Russ, apart from the aubergine purée and the wine, I used to do a bit of island hoping, and find myself answering the Spanish in Greek (I put it down to old age and alcohol). 1
Popular Post Amsterdam Russ Posted May 28, 2019 Author Popular Post Posted May 28, 2019 Just another day in Molyvos... 4
Popular Post none Posted May 29, 2019 Popular Post Posted May 29, 2019 Was right pissed off . No matter how well I slashed it . Just couldn't bag a goal 5
Guest Posted May 29, 2019 Posted May 29, 2019 21 hours ago, Amsterdam Russ said: Just another day in Molyvos... Have you done the trip to rabbit island yet Russ?
Amsterdam Russ Posted May 29, 2019 Author Posted May 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Steve Lane said: Have you done the trip to rabbit island yet Russ? Many times with our friend Stratis, but not so far this holiday. Next week, I reckon.
Guest Posted May 30, 2019 Posted May 30, 2019 On 29/05/2019 at 09:46, Soulfulmerlin said: Was right pissed off . No matter how well I slashed it . Just couldn't bag a goal Classy!
Guest Posted June 2, 2019 Posted June 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Flamingemeralds said: Morecambe Bay yesterday evening. I just told my daughter that my photo had two votes and she said "Wow!? Really?! That's more than the Conservatives?"..
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Jazz Posted June 2, 2019 Posted June 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Johnny Jones said: Chuck Jackson Pose - Look Over Your Shoulder Four Spotted Chaser Swallow Young Chaffinch Peacock Butterfly Drinking Nectar Nice pics again pal
Johnny Jones Posted June 2, 2019 Posted June 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Jazz said: Nice pics again pal Cheers Paul.
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Popular Post Amsterdam Russ Posted June 3, 2019 Author Popular Post Posted June 3, 2019 More snorkelling - this time from a small Greek fishing boat. Got to say the waters are wonderfully clear. 5
Popular Post Amsterdam Russ Posted June 3, 2019 Author Popular Post Posted June 3, 2019 We spent a few hours relaxing at a taverna next to Molyvos castle yesterday. Really enjoyed the music being played by whatever Greek radio station they’d tuned into. It was a great mix of jazz, soul and Latin grooves and very surprised to hear, among others, Barbara Lynn “I’m a good woman”, Joe Bataan “Ordinary guy (Afro-Filipino), and Carlton Jumel Smith’s new release “That’s what love looks like”! With a few glasses of Ouzo and some good food, it was an absolute treat! 4
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