Author: Jim Carter
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India – Goa
Back in Goa now, the place we had our first post retirement trip in Feb 2024 for 1 month. This time we’re here for nearly 3 months, got a beautiful Airbnb, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 balconies with nice views and a decent kitchen, and only a sort walk to the great beaches. The town…
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India – Jaipur
So we’re at day 6 and travelled down to Jaipur today. On the way we stopped at Sikri fort and then Chaud Bori step well, a 10th century creation in amazing condition. The fort was also exceptional, probably more scenic and tranquil that the one yesterday in Agra. The drive was also quite interesting as…
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India – Agra
Arrived in Agra yesterday and checked into our hotel Grand Mercure, very nice modern hotel in the centre of the city, much smaller than Delhi, but no less crazy on the roads. Got a Tuk Tuk to a local wine store and stocked up on a few bottles and then chilled out by the pool…
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India – New Delhi
Arrived in Delhi yesterday morning and was able to check into our hotel by 10.30am which was a bonus, because we’re absolutely knackered after an all night flight from Dohar. Eros hotel very nice, so after a few hours of shut eye went for a stroll and absorbed the massive culture shock of downtown Delhi,…
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Lanzarote
Decided to squeeze a little 17 day trip into the calendar and decided on the Canary island of Lanzarote. It’s quite an amazing place in terms of variety and landscape. Didn’t really know what to expect given that neither of us have been here before. We’re staying at a place called Orzola which is a…
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Syros Island
Arrived on Syros early evening and got a taxi for the short journey to the apartment, all uphill which is why we chose a cab this time. Apartment is very nice with a handy little mini market on the ground floor, which is suprisingly well stocked so got some wine and beers for the evening.…
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Naxos Island
Had a lovely ferry journey from Paros and arrived at a very busy Naxos port. Walked to our apartment and first impression of the town is that it’s very nice. We were able to check in early and the airbnb was very nice too. Found a supermarket to get some provisions, and then headed out…
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Paros Island
Had a rough old ferry crossing from Milos which took about 2 hours. Some heavy waves and strong winds created an experience we’ve not had before. People being sick all over the place, crew running around with sick bags and so on. Luckily we survived ok. Anyway we got to Paros and first impressions are…
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Milos Island
So day 1 on Milos we walked down to the local supermarket and got some supplies for the next couple of days, water, wine, beer, gin, tonic and a bit of food of course. Then walked up into Plaka town for a look around, it’s a delightful hill top location, very pretty with great views.…
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Kythnos Island
We arrived on our first island of 5 today 1st September after a very nice smooth ferry ride on Sea Jet ferries from Athens. Our property is a short walk from the port in the town of Merihas, which is a delightful small port town, with a couple of supermarkets and plenty of restaurants and…