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 PM Topic: VakarolaPosted: 31 Jul 2012 at 3:09pm |
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Paleo Vakarola is on 5th August - see it on utube after the event.
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PM Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 4:04pm |
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Are you there to enjoy it Alison? Have a fabulous time if you are.
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I can close my eyes and see Paleo but it's not the same.........Roll on my next trip.
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PM Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 5:39pm |
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Yes Karen - booked this morning with Thomson on Friday and the price was not to bad either
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PM Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 7:10pm |
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Am a wee bit jealous...although we've only got 27 sleeps to go...then it's Belvedere & Mythos!!!
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PM Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 7:42pm |
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Me too- I bet it is lovely. But after all it's only 37 sleeps, Odysseus, Belvedere and wine
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I can close my eyes and see Paleo but it's not the same.........Roll on my next trip.
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PM Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 11:44pm |
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30 sleeps for me! Belvedere, Tango & Mythos.
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PM Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 1:40am |
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30 sleeps for Colin and myself, Maria studios, but will spend a lot of time at the Belevdere, tell Nicos and Aris to introduce us. Have a good holiday.
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PM Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 11:55am |
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Does anyone know if there is a Vakarola in Kalami this year - amd if so what are the dates. I know they do not have on every year.
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PM Posted: 03 Aug 2012 at 5:27pm |
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Shucks missed it again, only just got back, never mind, back again on 5th September for 3½ weeks. Mike. |
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PM Posted: 04 Aug 2012 at 5:34pm |
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DCV (Alison) has just told me, they have a great table booked to see the Vakorola, at Nickos on the beach tomorrow night. They have met some old friends, and are looking forward to a great show. Im stuck with the olympics etc till end of August.
 but I will be there till the last flight home to Scotland in October. Can't complain. K.
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PM Posted: 04 Aug 2012 at 8:11pm |
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Enjoy your special view tomorrow Alison (DCV). I can understand why you are not complaining unduly KEIRA if you are back on Corfu for all that time!
 See you in September hopefully. David |
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PM Posted: 06 Aug 2012 at 1:46pm |
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Vakarola was fabulous - very moving. Over 12,000 people there and over 6,000 cars!
The secret is to go early (7.30pm) and leave late. (and book a table in advance) The beach party went on till 3am. Our neighbour in Lakones ran us home when he closed his taverna around 1.30am. Fantastic night not to be missed. Alison |
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PM Posted: 06 Aug 2012 at 9:41pm |
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Glad you and Ian had a great time. Poor Pano having to play baby sitter again.
 Wish we had been there I wish they would have a festival in June.Enjoy the rest of your holiday. Marion and Tom xx
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PM Posted: 07 Aug 2012 at 8:22am |
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Sounds like a really great experience Alison. Glad you both enjoyed.
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PM Posted: 08 Aug 2012 at 2:32pm |
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Hi can someone explain the story: of the origin of the vakorola? Thank you, K
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PM Posted: 08 Aug 2012 at 2:49pm |
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Varkarola takes place the closest Saturday to August 11th. Once it was held in the bay of Garitsa, Corfu Town, but now it takes place in the bay of Paleokastritsa, northern Corfu. A series of boats parade along the bay, while bands play traditional music and dancers present local dancing. At the end of Varkarola, a boat is set on fire and fireworks explode to commemorate the burning of the Turkish naval during the 17th century siege. Lots of people attend the festival and enjoy the Corfiot night that is lit by the amazing fireworks |
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PM Posted: 09 Aug 2012 at 5:30pm |
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I’m pretty sure the Paleo varkarola celebrates the landing of Odysseus in Paleo and his return to Ithaca, and Poseidon getting cheesed off because he finally made it home after his adventures on his way back from Troy. Could be wrong though!! Mike |
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PM Posted: 09 Aug 2012 at 5:59pm |
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Two cracking legends that's for sure. May be a mixture of both even??
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