The Helenic Republic

JUst got back from a week in Skiathos, Greece. Not my usual choice of holiday destination, but very enjoyable nonetheless. In fact it made a nice change from the usual queuing for ages at a bus 'station' that has no terminal, timetables or prices anywhere. Lots of good beaches all over the island and generally good nightlife.

Prices came as a bit of a shock at first - beer was about 2.5-3.5Euros, some cocktails costing up to 5.5Euro and a meal and beer generally 10-12. Compared to the UK though, it seemed fairly reasonable.

Riga, Latvia is on for last weekend in October.