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Post by becksyj on Apr 19, 2016 21:58:29 GMT 2
Well three or four years back now I left this forum after Nick and I parted ways.
For those who don't know me I'm Beckie. I'm nearing 39 now. I first discovered Roda in 2008 when I came visiting with my cousin Davinia. After that I returned multiple time, my last visit being May 2012.
Today I thought I would revisit this forum. These days I'm in a steady relationship which I've been in for a year there abouts (For those who know Nick - we are still good friends and live on the same street - he too is happily settled in a relationship).
Anyway my other half and I are looking mid May to book a late holiday (due to his work we can't commit to anything til last minute these days). We are after somewhere not to rowdy and with plenty of walks etc. And you guessed it Roda is one of the possible options (along with Alykes in Zante).
So what's the village like these days? Has much changed?
Lastly hello to anyone who may remember me, and nice to meet you to those (probably the majority) who don't. I'm now going to go quiet and have a good read of the board!
Becks
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Post by artisans on Apr 19, 2016 22:19:29 GMT 2
Hi Beckie - welcome back to the forum and, hopefully, back to Roda. I remember your first visit with Davinia ... I think we met at the FGT at Maggie’s. Sadly, Maggie’s has long-since closed, but she’s still around the village enjoying her retirement. Obviously there have been a few changes since you were last here, but most of the people are the same and the friendliness continues to please. If you choose Roda, then it would be good to see you again.
Very Best Wishes, Steve
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Post by becksyj on Apr 19, 2016 22:49:37 GMT 2
You certainly do remember well Steve, it was indeed Maggies, in Sep 2008. I recall the sun really heating up the second half of that week to 35' plus.Our Davinia is now married and Mum to a little boy, Alexander. We were looking at some of her old pics from Roda when I was across at hers last.
I'm still in touch with a number of friends from my Roda days on Facebook (just shows what a friendly place it is), whenever I see their pictures it brings back memories and I reminiss of one day returning.
Roda is definiatly high on the list of options. The big decider though will be flights dates and times as work is so restrictive, so of we want to get a good 10-11 days we will have to go with whatever flights we can as early as poss in the window we are given.so fingers crossed for Corfu ones. I've already checked on travel republic and can see the Pegusus has rooms just waiting for me to book!
I've been looking on the "we will be there" thread and spotted a number of familiar names.
Also been reading about the road to Acharavi. I know the beach road was always wearing away. Has that virtually discinitigrated now? I use to love walking via the beach one way and road the other, recall a great little meze place on the main road in Acharavi (right hand side if walking away from Roda).
Anyway hope you are well.
Beckie
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Post by davidandpaula2012 on Apr 20, 2016 1:50:33 GMT 2
Get yourself back to the village of your dreams - if you have time to look at Paula's and my story of how we got to go to Roda as partners -your partner will love it and walk miles to return.
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Post by artisans on Apr 20, 2016 8:46:13 GMT 2
Pegasus would be a good choice, Beckie - it would be good to see you back in Roda and contributing again to our forum. Clearly, you have to take the best deal that you can, but don’t leave it too long before returning.
The road along the beach to Acharavi has taken a bit of a hammering this winter as workmen continue to lay the infrastructure for some future form of mains drainage. As Billy said one day, the road did look more like a goat track at one time! The good news is that it seems their deadline for this phase seems to be coming to an end, and they are starting to patch up the mess they made. I can confirm that the route is walkable again now and we’ll see what Sunday’s rain does to clear the sand.
I’m not sure which meze place you refer to, but there is a newish one that you won’t have seen. The first building on the right in Acharavi is home to a meze restaurant, and very good it is too. It’s called ‘Allegria.’ Opposite Roda’s pharmacy, we have a new bar also offering mezes - it’s called “The Olive.’ I wonder which other new businesses we have since you were here last?
Regards, Steve
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Post by jacks on Apr 20, 2016 9:38:28 GMT 2
I remember you too! Welcome back!
My mum & dad were at that FGT @ Maggie's too. I was stuck at home at work, when a pic of you all appeared on here!
Get yourself booked & bring the new other half to see what it is that attracts us all back, year after year.
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Post by artisans on Apr 20, 2016 21:42:41 GMT 2
I remember that too, Jackie, now that you mention it - wasn’t kaz there too?
Steve
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Post by jacks on Apr 21, 2016 12:12:01 GMT 2
I know Treece was there too - I have the photo saved, but can't upload it atm.
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Post by kaz on Apr 21, 2016 22:15:16 GMT 2
I cant recall...photo'wll help if any !!
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Post by pete sant on Apr 22, 2016 6:13:24 GMT 2
Hi Becky & welcome back, good to see you're considering visiting us again, it would be great to see you again. pete.
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Post by becksyj on Apr 22, 2016 23:00:03 GMT 2
I remember that too, Jackie, now that you mention it - wasn’t kaz there too?
Steve Kaz was indeed there..staying at the Affroditi if I remember rightly? Hard to believe ots been 8 years since that first trip. I reckon if I can get a decent price then I will win my case for a visit. I've been looking at flights but for once I think a package may actually be cheaper. Flights are silly priced right now for some reason.
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Post by becksyj on Apr 22, 2016 23:01:06 GMT 2
Thanks all for the warm welcome back. Lovely to see some familiar names
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Post by pete sant on Apr 23, 2016 6:09:22 GMT 2
Wow! Can't believe it's been 8 years since we first saw you, time is going far too fast! pete.
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Post by kaz on Apr 23, 2016 13:10:40 GMT 2
Unless I see a photo of you becksyj....I can't recall you at the moment? ..when were you thinking of going?..I will be there on the 5th June also Sept.4th...hope to see you out there...
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Post by becksyj on Apr 26, 2016 20:33:37 GMT 2
I can't actually remember how to post pictures on here has been so long, and I'm on my mobile. I've got one though which was taken on that very day if anyone can help with the posting side? I can always email it someone?
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