My toes and I are back, minus an airline and luggage
We had a rather traumatic holiday in some respects. The holiday itself was great but half way through the two weeks we discovered that the airline (XL) which was due to take us back home had gone bust. I must say that this news was greeted with a total lack of interest by our party – apart from idly wondering if we might be lucky enough to stay for an extra week (and had we brought enough books?). Unfortunately this was not to be. The specialist Greek Holiday Companies covering Paxos and Corfu got together and chartered a rescue aircraft. We got to go home on time – what a blow!
Then came the real catastrophe – Arriving back home at Gatwick airport yesterday (Monday) it appeared the baggage handlers had only loaded about 20 suitcases on board and left the rest of the luggage in Greece. Presumably the Swiss airline company (Viking) was unaware that we passengers required our luggage to travel back with us. At no time did an employee stick their head into the hold and notice that it was practically empty. Consequently the holiday ended with everyone filling in missing luggage forms at Gatwick- whether we see our 4 pieces of luggage again is in the lap of the gods. Very appropriate for a Greek holiday.
My toes admire the view of Loggos on the island of Paxos, Greece
On the upside the holiday itself was lovely – We stayed in the small village of Loggos. There are five tavernas (restaurants) and four bars. Our villa had an attractive garden leading to a small beach, comfy sun loungers on a large terrace and wonderful views. This was paradise as far as I’m concerned. There were also interesting plants which I took cuttings from. I’ll post about that later. Oh no – I’ve just remembered – the cuttings are in my suitcase….Aaargh!!
The garden and the path leading down to the sea
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It looks lovely. So sorry you had such a crappy end to hols though.
You are remarkable in your eqanimity.
I’m wondering . . . if your suitcase is also your means of transport . . .
Esther
ESTHER IN THE GARDEN
UPDATE: All four suitcases arrived on our doorstep today via a courier – What a surprise. It made my day!
VP – It all ended happily thank heavens.
Esther – I’m still waiting for a Star Trek transporter – that would be perfect for holiday travel.
It looks beautiful – I’m sure your toes really enjoyed the holiday! That lovely water, so clear. Sso glad you got your luggage back too.
I was just reading this when I was ntified that you had posted a comment on my blog……wierd!!!
Sorry about your baggage. But be grateful that at least it was on the home leg of your trip. Virgin managed to lose our baggage for 6 days last year at the beginning of a cruise in the Caribbean. Imagine 6 days wearing the winter UK clothes that we had flown in in temperatures above 80 deg. We did buy some rubbish to wear at the cruise on board shop…..but it wasn’r really adequate. It totally spoilt the 7 day cruise for us!!!!
Well I must say welcome back now
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or not?
you were in my country
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Welcome back. Glad you and your luggage are reunited. I presume the cuttings had composted in your suitcases in the mean time?
chaiselongue – it’s lovely to see a blue sea, very rare in the UK.
lilymarlene – OK, that definitely beats my mini disaster. What an uncomfortable time you must have had.
CityGarden – I would have liked to have stayed much longer.
HM – Cuttings a bit droopy so I hope they will recover. No doubt the really interesting ones will give up on me.
So glad that your luggage caught up with you – and the cuttings were (fingers crossed) still alive.
Karen
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