Advantages: transport, language ease Disadvantages: the rain
Utrecht was the first city I visited as a lone traveller from England. I was worried about many things; getting the transfers from the airport, finding the hotel and above all I spoke not a scrap of Dutch.
Stepping off the plane at Schipol - the airport in Amsterdam- I was greeted by easy to follow signs pointing me where I needed to be, to collect my luggage, then booths to buy train tickets, which I'd managed in under 2 minutes, and was quickly off on my way to get the train to Utrecht. Located right in the airport, the train station has ever so friendly staff that appear delighted to help you and will enter into a bit of friendly and polite banter with you too; so (after figuring out very quickly I was English) they helped me find the right train platform and off I went with a smile on my face.
The train came in the next 5 minutes ...
Advantages: Magnificent views, well preserved ancient city Disadvantages: Spread over a large slopping area which can be tiring
As a self-endowed treat during my studies towards my degree, I went on a tour of Classical Greece accompanied by my ever patient husband. The highlight of tour proved to be Delphi. The approach to the city was breathtaking in itself as the coach wound itself down the pine tree lined roads of the holy mountain, Parnassus.
From the road, many of the ancient sites are visible. We strained our necks to catch whatever glimpses we could but we had to be patient for a closer inspection. The sites were closed for the day and we would have to wait for the morning to gain entrance.
The city of Delphi lies approximately 3k away. We settled into our Hotel, The Casti. The hotel boasts of being ?modern with all comforts sited in the quietest part of Delphi?. Well, the hotel has a distinctive look of the 1970s which in comparison to the ancient ...
MAFARRIMOND 26.09.2004
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Delphi (Greece)
Advantages: Always one close by, quick turn out, children are welcome and catered for. Disadvantages: Toilets can be quite disturbing, not all dishes taste as good they are described.
Harvester RestaurantsRestaurant Reviewed: Stag and Hounds
Winchester Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
(next to Comet and Home Base)
The Harvester chain of Restaurants have over 2000 outlets across the United Kingdom and owned and operated by Mitchells and Butlers, who claim to be the UK's leading operator of managed pubs, bars and restaurants. Harvester claim to offer healthy eating, drinking and entertainment in one reasonably priced outlet.
**** Parking and Getting a Table *****
As with most of the Harvester's I have visited, there is usually ample free parking at the rear of the establishment. However on Saturday evenings and Sunday lunch times these places are heaving with customers, so avoid the crowds, go early and if possible ring and reserve a table. The Stag and Hounds is no exception but fortunately ...
