Sunday 28 December 2008
Saturday 27 December 2008
Friday 26 December 2008
Thursday 25 December 2008
Monday 15 December 2008
Egypt
So thought time we put down more of an explanation and more details of our trip so far.
We ended season in Crete well. I left for UK 02.11.08 and spent a great week with Char, Thom, family and friends. You all know who you are - thank you for having me! Even the weather was good to me and survived the week without a coat. Miracle it seems as you had snow, rain, frost and all while Martin was in UK. Was good to see our babies, miss them both terribly! Although they are well and happy wish they were with us more often! Left UK for Sharm El Sheik on the 10th November. Spent 2 days there (including arriving and leaving). Met some of the team based there and tripped off to Luxor with the overday tour. Dropped luggage at Hotel St Joseph (where Martin & I stay when we are Luxor) and continued with the excursion which toured the Valley of the Kings, West Bank Temples, Statues, lunch at Iberotel Luxor Hotel then tour of Karnack and Luxor Temples. Day 1 in Luxor over! I am based in Luxor now covering Nile Cruises, Luxor Hotels, Red Sea Resorts - Hurghada, El Gouna and Marsa Alam. The Red Sea resorts are a LONG coach ride away with Marsa a further 2 hours on from that. So my area is huge, or it feels that way! I am enjoying it however it is a lot different to the Cretan resorts! Luxor is a bit of a culture shock to begin with however as quite a small resort the locals who try and get you in the taxis, galesh, shops, anything do not pester me so much now. They have realised worker which equals won't spend money and if catch taxi will only pay tour leader prices. Friendly people and very generous although the first week I felt that I wouldn't be able to stand it, I have now settled in. Great when Martin arrived, feels much more like home now.
Martin left Crete on the 15th Nov and he spent 3 weeks with Char, Thom, family and friends. Thanks again to all those that welcomed him! He had a great time and a good rest after a long season working and then having to put house to bed for 3 months. Also packed Reg's bag for a long stay with friends. Yes Reg is OK. We have received updates and it seems he is a proper floosey by all accounts. Has regular girlfriends visiting for dinner most nights.
Martin arrived Luxor 3rd Dec and the Hotel have generously allowed him to stay in my room. May have to negotiate a rate when we return from Hurghada but we are confident the owners will be approachable about a long stay. At the arrival airport you have to purchase a visa and as you can imagine it is regular chaos. Reps are not allowed in the arrivals hall so this is overseen by Egyptian Officals and the agency personel. Luckily we passed Martins name to them and they located him ....... When Martin heard Mr Martin, Mr Martin, Mr Martin he assumed would be him and gave himself up to a delightful, smart man who fast tracked him to the front of the scrum and he had his visa within seconds. A man in the crowd was heard to say 'I think he's been arrested or something' to which Martin smiled and said nothing.
Anyway Martin has been chilling out, walking around town, getting to know the locals, experiencing my bad sense of direction ...... enjoying the roof top pool and view of the Nile. As talked about before we have even managed to go on a Balloon Ride over the West Bank at sunrise. For those who know Martin well you will know this is quite a big thing considering he has always said why go over 1500 ft up in a whicker basket propelled only by hot air ...... lalalala. Anyway we had a fabulous trip and would recommend it to all. Not to be missed the feeling of space, traquility, nosing in other peoples houses from above. LOL. Our pilot had a Blue Peter badge as he took the BP Team up a couple of years ago. We know people that know people.
And now we in Hurghada. We are staying in nice hotel. Been to a desert island to review excursion. I went snorkling properly for the first time and absolutley loved it! I plan to check out the Dive experience if I can. Probably on next visit here after xmas. We are staying in this resort until thursday and then move onto Marsa Alam until tuesday when we return to Luxor where we will be for christmas. Going for xmas night dinner at a restaurant as airport day for team there and hoping to take a Felluca Ride (sailing boat on Nile) on New Years Day for lunch.
Thats it for the moment, hope you enjoy the pictures below and we'll be intouch over xmas.
We ended season in Crete well. I left for UK 02.11.08 and spent a great week with Char, Thom, family and friends. You all know who you are - thank you for having me! Even the weather was good to me and survived the week without a coat. Miracle it seems as you had snow, rain, frost and all while Martin was in UK. Was good to see our babies, miss them both terribly! Although they are well and happy wish they were with us more often! Left UK for Sharm El Sheik on the 10th November. Spent 2 days there (including arriving and leaving). Met some of the team based there and tripped off to Luxor with the overday tour. Dropped luggage at Hotel St Joseph (where Martin & I stay when we are Luxor) and continued with the excursion which toured the Valley of the Kings, West Bank Temples, Statues, lunch at Iberotel Luxor Hotel then tour of Karnack and Luxor Temples. Day 1 in Luxor over! I am based in Luxor now covering Nile Cruises, Luxor Hotels, Red Sea Resorts - Hurghada, El Gouna and Marsa Alam. The Red Sea resorts are a LONG coach ride away with Marsa a further 2 hours on from that. So my area is huge, or it feels that way! I am enjoying it however it is a lot different to the Cretan resorts! Luxor is a bit of a culture shock to begin with however as quite a small resort the locals who try and get you in the taxis, galesh, shops, anything do not pester me so much now. They have realised worker which equals won't spend money and if catch taxi will only pay tour leader prices. Friendly people and very generous although the first week I felt that I wouldn't be able to stand it, I have now settled in. Great when Martin arrived, feels much more like home now.
Martin left Crete on the 15th Nov and he spent 3 weeks with Char, Thom, family and friends. Thanks again to all those that welcomed him! He had a great time and a good rest after a long season working and then having to put house to bed for 3 months. Also packed Reg's bag for a long stay with friends. Yes Reg is OK. We have received updates and it seems he is a proper floosey by all accounts. Has regular girlfriends visiting for dinner most nights.
Martin arrived Luxor 3rd Dec and the Hotel have generously allowed him to stay in my room. May have to negotiate a rate when we return from Hurghada but we are confident the owners will be approachable about a long stay. At the arrival airport you have to purchase a visa and as you can imagine it is regular chaos. Reps are not allowed in the arrivals hall so this is overseen by Egyptian Officals and the agency personel. Luckily we passed Martins name to them and they located him ....... When Martin heard Mr Martin, Mr Martin, Mr Martin he assumed would be him and gave himself up to a delightful, smart man who fast tracked him to the front of the scrum and he had his visa within seconds. A man in the crowd was heard to say 'I think he's been arrested or something' to which Martin smiled and said nothing.
Anyway Martin has been chilling out, walking around town, getting to know the locals, experiencing my bad sense of direction ...... enjoying the roof top pool and view of the Nile. As talked about before we have even managed to go on a Balloon Ride over the West Bank at sunrise. For those who know Martin well you will know this is quite a big thing considering he has always said why go over 1500 ft up in a whicker basket propelled only by hot air ...... lalalala. Anyway we had a fabulous trip and would recommend it to all. Not to be missed the feeling of space, traquility, nosing in other peoples houses from above. LOL. Our pilot had a Blue Peter badge as he took the BP Team up a couple of years ago. We know people that know people.
And now we in Hurghada. We are staying in nice hotel. Been to a desert island to review excursion. I went snorkling properly for the first time and absolutley loved it! I plan to check out the Dive experience if I can. Probably on next visit here after xmas. We are staying in this resort until thursday and then move onto Marsa Alam until tuesday when we return to Luxor where we will be for christmas. Going for xmas night dinner at a restaurant as airport day for team there and hoping to take a Felluca Ride (sailing boat on Nile) on New Years Day for lunch.
Thats it for the moment, hope you enjoy the pictures below and we'll be intouch over xmas.
Sunday 14 December 2008
Thursday 11 December 2008
Balloons over the West Bank
Been trying to upload pictures but can't seem to get them to stick so check email as will circulate some that way.
We have been on a Balloon Flight today - fantastic!
I am busy working ..... Martin's busy relaxing. We are off to Red Sea resorts this weekend for a week of work, sun, sea and desert stars.
Missing you all! Any takers fr new year sunshine?
We have been on a Balloon Flight today - fantastic!
I am busy working ..... Martin's busy relaxing. We are off to Red Sea resorts this weekend for a week of work, sun, sea and desert stars.
Missing you all! Any takers fr new year sunshine?
Wednesday 3 December 2008
Pictures later
Sorry been off line for a while .......
Corrine working in Egypt - Luxor, Hrghada, Marsa Alam for first half of winter. Really enjoying it! Have spent a week on Nile Cruise and also just returned from a visit to Red Sea. Working hard - honest! A bit of a culture shock when first arrive but settling in now. Martin has landed this evening which is FAB! Husband and a laptop - my life is good again.
Will update properly in a few days. Love to all and don't forget to call us. xx
Corrine working in Egypt - Luxor, Hrghada, Marsa Alam for first half of winter. Really enjoying it! Have spent a week on Nile Cruise and also just returned from a visit to Red Sea. Working hard - honest! A bit of a culture shock when first arrive but settling in now. Martin has landed this evening which is FAB! Husband and a laptop - my life is good again.
Will update properly in a few days. Love to all and don't forget to call us. xx
Tuesday 28 October 2008
Tuesday 21 October 2008
Visitors
Well our last visitors of the season have gone home - Jo and Maureen. A lovely week although mixed weather which impoved toward the middle of their visit. We went to Knossos to discover the Palace of Minoan Kings...... but as always the beach won out!
Monday 6 October 2008
Friday 26 September 2008
More work ...
It seems Madeira is off however good news is we have Egypt instead which was higher on our wish list and will be 1st half of the winter. More when dates confirmed.
Tuesday 23 September 2008
Work
They have offered Crete for next summer - hoorah! and Madeira for winter. Easy Jet have flights starting at £26. Who's visiting Madeira?
Sunday 21 September 2008
Alone again
Hi All! We are alone again as Linda, Derek and Jo and Chris have returned to UK. We spent a lovely week with them. Especially lovely to see Linda and Derek! We had many adventures - Linda can expand on the nearly Santorini trip. Lots of beach visiting, local sites, Lassithi ...... all sorts. Sad they have left, their visit flew by. Now we look forward to Dad and Maureen arriving later this week.
Friday 19 September 2008
Friday 12 September 2008
Reg watchers
He - yes he is definetley a HE. Eats alot and has discovered he can jump. Still skitish and appears to be a little to brave for his own good. Chasing big cats, well from behind the wood pile and hissing at Pine Martins. Anyway some new pics of Reg so you can see how much he has grown ......
We have just enjoyed a lovely week with Julie visiting. Unfortunatley was working however managed to get to beach with Julie most days and we had a fab trip to Spinalonga. Jumped from the deck of the boat into clear blue med sea. A great way to start any swim! Waiting for Linda and Derek to arrive tomorrow with Jo and Chris. Hoping to get to Santorini this week.
Monday 25 August 2008
Sunday 24 August 2008
Been a long time
HI All,
Sorry we have been a little slack lately, we have had many visitors and have been off enjoying the company or working hard. We have stopped any more work on the house until the season is over. Rather be with guests and enjoying the sunshine. Not much ledt to do and we are all comfortable as is.
Reg has grown HUGE. Going to be a big boy cat - eats enough for 3 already.
Today we have been to Palekastro, near Via for the day as needed to audit 3 villas and it is 3 hours away by car. Great beaches. Found a wind surfing school and the scenery on the drive was fantastic. Martin swapped his day off so we could go together.
Will upload some pics now of more recent visitors and Reg.
Love to all!
xx
Sorry we have been a little slack lately, we have had many visitors and have been off enjoying the company or working hard. We have stopped any more work on the house until the season is over. Rather be with guests and enjoying the sunshine. Not much ledt to do and we are all comfortable as is.
Reg has grown HUGE. Going to be a big boy cat - eats enough for 3 already.
Today we have been to Palekastro, near Via for the day as needed to audit 3 villas and it is 3 hours away by car. Great beaches. Found a wind surfing school and the scenery on the drive was fantastic. Martin swapped his day off so we could go together.
Will upload some pics now of more recent visitors and Reg.
Love to all!
xx
Sunday 27 July 2008
Friday 25 July 2008
Wednesday 23 July 2008
July
We are having a great month as both our children, Charlotte and Thom have visited us. Very sad as they go home! Renewing the campaign to have them here all year. Char visited with Tim and friends - Pete, Anna and Claire. We had a good time with them, lots of beach time which has improved our tans. We even aquired a kitten whilst they were here. She is recovering daily and now has a lot of energy. Enough even to annoy the builders as they try and finish the roof tiling. Thom arrived with Annie just 2 days after Char went back to UK. We have had a lovely time with them as well, even went out sailing this week although most of it was cruising as apparently the wind wasn't right ...... Well me harty's it was a great day dispite the wind and we got to jump into crystal clear blue waters from the deck of a wooden sailing boat. Something I have always wanted to do. Another one ticked off of the list. Anyway have added some pics of our darling children and we await their return visits, hopefully very soon!
Monday 21 July 2008
Reg has grown
HI All Reg watchers. She has got a lot better. A couple of trips to the vet seem to have sorted her. She is very lively, biting toes, chasing balls, chasing Thom. She has filled back out and now longer has the trotts (thank goodness!). Playing like a proper kitten.
Sunday 13 July 2008
new addition to the knowles family....
hi from char on holiday with...tim, pete, claire and anna. mother has allowed me to guest appear on the blog whilst i'm here. we have a new addition to the knowles family, although she isn't as loud as the rest of us. we have a tabby kitten, and her name REG. pitures follow....
Wednesday 2 July 2008
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