Hi to everyone affected by the wintry weather, hope that you are all keeping safe and warm and that any travel plans you have are not too badly disrupted - thinking especially of Ali and Neil, and Steve and Dawn who are all due to travel this weekend.
The only red warning here is for some of the sunburnt bodies beside the main pool at our latest home. After 10 days of Homestays of varying levels of comfort, we decided to treat ourselves to a couple of days at the Xandari Pearl resort - about 600m along the beach from our last homestay.
Quite a contrast - we have a large villa with AC and fan, a very smart outside shower and an enclosed garden with our own private plunge pool. However it is quite a small place with only 27 villas in total which also means that it doesn't have a liquor licence so we are back to 'mocktails' again. Lots of friendly helpful staff and excellent food - although a bit pricey - more like Edinburgh prices. In addition, there is easy access to the beach so we can watch the fishermen sorting their catch as the sun is rising.
Our last homestay was probably the best of the bunch but still a little challenging at times - the owners were very laid back and we were never quite sure if things that were requested or organised would actually happen. However it was right on the beach, they also served good food - although the menu was limited - and they could provide cold beer whenever we wanted it.
Will have to make the most of the hot weather here since it looks like it will be well below freezing when we get back to Edinburgh next week. Or maybe we should just stay here for another week or two - may have to check how much it costs to change our return flights!
The only red warning here is for some of the sunburnt bodies beside the main pool at our latest home. After 10 days of Homestays of varying levels of comfort, we decided to treat ourselves to a couple of days at the Xandari Pearl resort - about 600m along the beach from our last homestay.
Quite a contrast - we have a large villa with AC and fan, a very smart outside shower and an enclosed garden with our own private plunge pool. However it is quite a small place with only 27 villas in total which also means that it doesn't have a liquor licence so we are back to 'mocktails' again. Lots of friendly helpful staff and excellent food - although a bit pricey - more like Edinburgh prices. In addition, there is easy access to the beach so we can watch the fishermen sorting their catch as the sun is rising.
Our last homestay was probably the best of the bunch but still a little challenging at times - the owners were very laid back and we were never quite sure if things that were requested or organised would actually happen. However it was right on the beach, they also served good food - although the menu was limited - and they could provide cold beer whenever we wanted it.
Will have to make the most of the hot weather here since it looks like it will be well below freezing when we get back to Edinburgh next week. Or maybe we should just stay here for another week or two - may have to check how much it costs to change our return flights!
The thaw has set in. It is safe to come home.
ReplyDeleteBernie, made it home this morning to 4C and driving rain - unfortunately our tickets didn't allow any changes. Hope you have survived all the weather down there.
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