http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Kos/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Europe , Greece , South Aegean , Kos en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:22:10 +0000 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:22:10 +0000 1992 erster Flug http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Kos/blog-760650.html With an 8.15am pickup we had to set an alarm and get up early this morning for our trip to Kos. After sleeping in until about 8.30am most days this was a bit of a shock to the system The dining room opens at 7.00am so we were able to have a quick breakfast before we headed off.The driver was expecting to collect some more passengers from the Voyage but after waiting nearly 10 minutes there was http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Kos/blog-718777.html I spent about 4 and a half months in Kos. In this time I think I saw it rain about 3 times one of those being a massive storm back end of the season which I love. Sat on my balcony at about 5am with Myphos in hand having just got in from work watching Zeus carry out his finest work until A lightning bolt came down and struck leaving Kardamena silent with no light. Peace at last I have always http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Kos/Kos/blog-715308.html We had checked in online and were surprised that we could get seats 4A B on the flight. We also arrived at the airport very early and completed the baggage drop equally early so it was no surprise that our bags came out onto the carousel at Kos International Airport last. Well Margs bag did but Geoffs did not seem to come through until Marg spotted it on a trolley that two men were us http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Kos/blog-616225.html We went to Kos for a week in April to get some sunshine and explore a piece of the Mediterranean. We stayed in a beautiful hotel in Kos Town. Our room overlooked the Aegean Sea and across the water we could see Turkey. When we got there we wandered around town and found a beachside restaurant called Papa39s Beach Resort. We were served by a man named Apostilis and I swear he is related to Rocky http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Kos/blog-609386.html Thursday 30th September 2010We were tired when we arrived in Kos at 4am but there were no touts waiting to offer us a cheap room so we decided to just wait for the next ferry to Leros and sleep when we get thereKos is the second largest of the Dodecanese having fertile land and renowned for producing the kos lettuce. It is also famous as the birthplace of Hippocrates. Luckily the harbour cafe was http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Kos/blog-536325.html I am going to apologise in advance for this blog I cannot remember much of my time in Kos but wanted to share my pictures with peoplefriends so please excuse my blog or lack of a blog I hope you enjoy what I do remember the few pictures I have that bring back so many memories.When I was 21 I had planned with my friend Peter to take a year or two out to travel however a job opportunity ca http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Kos/blog-531421.html First time in the Aegean http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Kos/blog-468790.html So now we are in Kos Greece. Long long day of travel yesterday as we got to the Santorini airport after a 4 hr airport worker strike damn socialistlike countries and it backed up all the flights so we were 4 hrs late to Kos and did not do anything except get food and go to sleep at 1am last night. And today they wouldn't let us rent scooters buggies 4wheelers or anything because they s http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Kos/blog-412455.html DAY 71 'KOS WE'RE GOING SAILINGWe take the BLUE STAR FERRY a huge vessel on a three hour journey from Rhodes to Kos. We arrive and take a taxi to out lodging for the night. The apartment is 13 km out of Kos town and it sits across the road from the beach and has a really nice swimming pool. However there is no manager on the premises and we have no idea what to do and what room is ours. Th http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Kos/blog-411119.html For our trip to the island of Kos in the Dodecanese we stayed in Kefalos which is 17 miles from the bustling main town of Kardemena but looks and feels a world apart. It is quiet and friendly with lots of narrow lanes winding around the island. The first morning we had a stroll down to the sea after some mushroom omelettes and juice. The weather was perfect very sunny with a slight cooling breeze http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Kos/blog-396490.html Wednesday 14th January 2009.We went to the reception at about eight o'clock did some surfing and had some drinks. It was pretty windy so we didn't venture out. We bought some crisps the other day and ate them in the room.Thursday 15th January 2009.A bright start to the day. Still a little windy.I keep forgetting to mention that next door to the Hotel is some form of Military building and ev http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Kos/blog-363789.html Tuesday 13th January 2009.We went to the reception downstairs and had some drinks and coffee while updating the blog.We went for a short walk in the town and got some more pastries. We were not overly hungry after having a really good late lunch.We returned to the room and ate the pastries which were delicious. We don't have pastry shops at home like they have here.Wednesday 14th January 200 http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Kos/blog-363425.html Monday 12th January 2009.We went to the reception area at eight thirty and ordered some drinks and coffee.We connected to the internet and updated the blog. After this we went for a short stroll in the vicinity. We bought some pastries and went back the hotel. The town was quiet.We ate the pastries when we got back and then retired for the evening.Tuesday 13th January 2009.A bright start to th http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Kos/blog-363059.html Sunday 11th January 2009 continued.Spoke to our families this morning. All is well at home apparently pretty cold and a heavy frost last night.We settled in one of the bars and the ship left at three o'clock.As we left Piraeus and went out to sea we could see a large number of various types of vessels that were just anchored. I had seen something recently about the global economy having an e http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Kos/blog-362768.html Kos Island A quick viewThe island of Kos one of the Dodecanese islands. The Dodecanese group consists of twelve major islands Astipalea Kalimnos Karpathos Kassos Castelorizo Kos LipsiLeros Nissiros Patmos Rhodes and a number of smaller islands each with its distinctive features and character.Kos sacred land of Asclepius God of healing Hippocrates father of medicine Apellis the http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Kos/blog-330801.html Second goround... Back on Kalymnos.Two weeks of climbing three rest days swollen fingers fire in my muscles and David SharpeBeautiful PeopleMy new friend Shay Harnoy lives in America but we ended up crossing paths in Israel. I was telling him how one of the things I love about climbing is all the hot men with their tops off. He exclaimed I know You would think other women would have http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Kos/blog-215618.html Here are out exciting food adventures on this Island of Kos Greece. The port city has a large Castle in the entrance of it. When we arrived in the wee hours of morning the young people were just going home 6 am Did we ever enjoy our stay at this island for one whole week. We stayed 10 minutes out of the main town and travelled back and forth by a full bus each time. Many Germans travel http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Kos/blog-214062.html Even more pics enjoy all the beauty and fun we had along the way http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Kos/blog-214037.html Kalymnos Greece is Paradise. Plain and simple. The weather is perfect. The climbing is amazing. The water is crystal clear. The food is delicious.You wake up in the morning and you take the scooter over to the climbing sector. You hike about 1520 minutes and voila. Many climbs at many levels and some with beautiful stalagtites. Around 2pm the sun comes out and so by now you are ready http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Kos/blog-199800.html