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[title] => Pigs in Need petition signed 58,000 times ? Debate over persistent violations in slaughterhouses ? Foodlog
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[pubdate] => Tue, 17 May 2022 16:04:11 +0000
[category] => LifestyledebateFoodlogpersistentPetitionPigsSignedslaughterhousesTimesviolations
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[description] => The images caused a wave of outrage and even led to a temporary closure of the controversial company. In February this year, it turned out new research that serious violations in slaughterhouses are not incidents but occur regularly. Pigs are brutally hunted, treated with electric shock devices and sometimes end up alive in the hot ... Read more
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The images caused a wave of outrage and even led to a temporary closure of the controversial company. In February this year, it turned out new research that serious violations in slaughterhouses are not incidents but occur regularly. Pigs are brutally hunted, treated with electric shock devices and sometimes end up alive in the hot water of the scalding tank.
Petition offer to the House of Representatives and Minister Staghouwer More than 58,000 people have now signed the petition with which Varkens in Nood asks the government to make independent and external camera surveillance in slaughterhouses mandatory. Today, the House of Representatives and Minister Staghouwer receive the petition separately. Director of Pigs in Need Frederieke Schouten: ?Even in slaughterhouses where NVWA inspectors are permanently present, things now regularly go wrong. It is the government’s turn to replace the current, failing supervision with an effective system that records and punishes all violations.?
All animals must be continuously in view so that animal cruelty never goes unnoticed
Reports NVWA
In February, reports requested from the NVWA showed that serious violations in the field of animal welfare also took place in 2019 and 2020 at several pig slaughterhouses. Especially when stunning and killing pigs, things often go wrong ? resulting in serious animal suffering. For example, there are pigs that regain consciousness while they are already hanging by a hind leg above the blood gutter. Live pigs also regularly drown in the hot water of the hotbed. NVWA inspectors indicate in their reports that they repeatedly register the same violations in the same slaughterhouses and that they do not always follow their advice.
Mandatory and independent camera surveillance With the current camera surveillance, the recordings remain in the possession of the slaughterhouse and the footage is destroyed after a few weeks. NVWA inspectors can only view the images on site. That random check of random recordings is not very effective. Most violations go unnoticed this way.
Varkens in Nood argues for mandatory and independent supervision, whereby the NVWA can monitor the cameras directly from an external location. Schouten: ?All animals must be continuously in view so that animal cruelty never goes unnoticed.?
We want to say thanks to the author of this write-up for this amazing web content
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[summary] => The images caused a wave of outrage and even led to a temporary closure of the controversial company. In February this year, it turned out new research that serious violations in slaughterhouses are not incidents but occur regularly. Pigs are brutally hunted, treated with electric shock devices and sometimes end up alive in the hot ... Read more
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The images caused a wave of outrage and even led to a temporary closure of the controversial company. In February this year, it turned out new research that serious violations in slaughterhouses are not incidents but occur regularly. Pigs are brutally hunted, treated with electric shock devices and sometimes end up alive in the hot water of the scalding tank.
Petition offer to the House of Representatives and Minister Staghouwer More than 58,000 people have now signed the petition with which Varkens in Nood asks the government to make independent and external camera surveillance in slaughterhouses mandatory. Today, the House of Representatives and Minister Staghouwer receive the petition separately. Director of Pigs in Need Frederieke Schouten: ?Even in slaughterhouses where NVWA inspectors are permanently present, things now regularly go wrong. It is the government’s turn to replace the current, failing supervision with an effective system that records and punishes all violations.?
All animals must be continuously in view so that animal cruelty never goes unnoticed
Reports NVWA
In February, reports requested from the NVWA showed that serious violations in the field of animal welfare also took place in 2019 and 2020 at several pig slaughterhouses. Especially when stunning and killing pigs, things often go wrong ? resulting in serious animal suffering. For example, there are pigs that regain consciousness while they are already hanging by a hind leg above the blood gutter. Live pigs also regularly drown in the hot water of the hotbed. NVWA inspectors indicate in their reports that they repeatedly register the same violations in the same slaughterhouses and that they do not always follow their advice.
Mandatory and independent camera surveillance With the current camera surveillance, the recordings remain in the possession of the slaughterhouse and the footage is destroyed after a few weeks. NVWA inspectors can only view the images on site. That random check of random recordings is not very effective. Most violations go unnoticed this way.
Varkens in Nood argues for mandatory and independent supervision, whereby the NVWA can monitor the cameras directly from an external location. Schouten: ?All animals must be continuously in view so that animal cruelty never goes unnoticed.?
We want to say thanks to the author of this write-up for this amazing web content
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[title] => The 3 Steps to Summer challenge ? the third step: skincare ? Anna Lewandowska ? healthy plan by Ann
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[pubdate] => Tue, 17 May 2022 13:03:16 +0000
[category] => LifestyleAnnAnnaChallengehealthyLewandowskaPlanSkincarestepstepsSUMMER
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[description] => Hope you’ve already got to know our new challenge – Three Steps to Summer! Thanks to it, we will prepare for summer and take care of ourselves, not only in the context of the figure. I have prepared three elements for you, i.e. the title steps that will allow us to take care of our ... Read more
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Hope you’ve already got to know our new challenge – Three Steps to Summer! Thanks to it, we will prepare for summer and take care of ourselves, not only in the context of the figure. I have prepared three elements for you, i.e. the title steps that will allow us to take care of our activity, diet and care, and thus develop good habits that will serve us even after summer is over. Are you ready? I do! So here we go with the steps – in this text I will focus primarily on the third one!
Step 1: Physical Activity
You know, I couldn’t start with anything else. Briefly – for three weeks, 5 times a week, we see each other at training LIVEs, and then in my application, where you will find a detailed training plan for the 3 weeks of the challenge. We train regularly! They are not only about achieving our goals, but also about making physical activity an integral part of our day. What is the most important thing? Regularity. At least 20-30 minutes a day!
Exercise serves us to strengthen the body – but not only. It cannot be overestimated how regular physical activity improves our mood! Thanks to it, we reduce the risk of low mood states and improve it in general. Exercise also helps to reduce the level of stress that so often accompanies us every day.
DOWNLOAD THE APP >>
Step 2: Diet
If this word scares you, I reassure you. These three weeks are intended to teach us that a healthy diet is not only important, but also fully achievable without much sacrifice. And with it – better well-being and more energy, which we gain by providing the body with the necessary nutrients in the right doses.
We will learn what is healthy, balanced eatingbut at the same time we will treat ourselves to it sugar detox. For the duration of the challenge, we will try to put aside unhealthy snacks full of refined sugar, beverages sweetened with it and stop sweetening coffee and tea with it. Additionally we will learn the basics of proper supplementation – because it often happens that even despite a healthy diet, we lack something in the body (I’m looking at you, vitamin D). There is nothing wrong with the correct, balanced supplementation of minerals and vitamins! Finally, we will reinforce the habit I repeat like a mantra because it is so incredibly important – irrigation. We need water not only for survival, but also for a healthy and full life! We feel water shortages in every possible way, our condition, well-being, concentration, skin, hair, nails, but also the immune, digestive and blood systems suffer from them. Without water, we lose our strength, which is why fluid replenishment is crucial!
LOOK AT THE APPLICATION >>
Step 3: Care
Now we come to the step I want to focus on the most today. You know – warm months are approaching, i.e. the season for shorts, dresses, short sleeves, and finally also for swimsuits. Wouldn’t it be good to enjoy firm and smooth skin to match the set with a great frame of mind and a dream figure? ?
This is why body care rituals will be among the habits we will work on. I got you used to the fact that we usually pay the most attention to the face, but not this time! If we want to feel as beautiful as possible in our skin, we have to take care of it! I already tell you how to do this.
We start in the morning, of course. Those of us who like morning showers (but also those “evening” ones!) Should definitely reach for a shower gel (RE)START, BABYwhich contains a large dose of probiotics. It not only perfectly cleanses the skin and refreshes us with the scent of citrus, but also “feeds” the naturally occurring beneficial bacteria on the skin. The proper microflora of the skin is its first shield against harmful microorganisms, it allows it to maintain its balance and strengthens it. In addition, the gel moisturizes the skin and brings it wonderful relief!
After showering, we must not forget about the balm, which will additionally protect the skin, strengthen it and nourish it. Let’s reach for YO-YO DE-ACTIVATOR, not only because of its smoothing, moisturizing and nourishing properties. It is also additional support for the aforementioned microbiome, but most of all, the balm limits the growth of adipose tissue and its formation, and at the same time regulates the metabolism of fat cells. As the name suggests, it helps fight the yo-yo effect that so often haunts us after eating changes.
In the evening, when we can devote more time to ourselves, we move on to the next stage of the challenge, i.e. dry brushing. Phlov offers a choice of two brushes for such massage – BRUSHING QUEEN in versions LOMBOK i classic.
Dry massage, i.e. body brushing, is a wonderful ritual whose roots often come from Bali. Its course is quite clear – we use a brush with soft bristles and “stroke” the skin with it. What does this give us? First of all, it exfoliates dead epidermis, thanks to which the skin becomes softer and takes on a better color. But the microcirculation stimulated during the massage is also responsible for a healthier shade, thanks to which we oxygenate the cells. The skin’s elasticity and firmness also increases. And at the same time, it is very pleasant – sometimes it takes a while to get used to this feeling, but don’t worry – that’s what our caring element of the challenge is based on!
And after the massage – and after washing the brush fibers under warm water, of course – it’s good to give your skin something extra. I recommend anti-stretch mark oil GO! OMEGA GO!, because it both reduces the visibility of stretch marks and helps prevent their formation. It makes the skin elastic, intensely moisturizes and strengthens it, increases resistance to stretching and supports its regeneration.
And it’s ready! The third step of the challenge THREE STEPS TO SUMMER ready! Good, effective skin care is just as important as the other elements of the challenge, so it’s worth remembering about it! And then one, two, three and a new habit is ready – and one for which our skin will thank us. Remember that an important element of well-being and mental comfort is a healthy, balanced diet, an appropriate dose of physical activity and the awareness that we care for our body and provide it with proper care. If these three elements come together – we will enter a summer full of energy and vitality! ?
ACT WITH THE APP >>
We want to give thanks to the author of this short article for this amazing content
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[summary] => Hope you’ve already got to know our new challenge – Three Steps to Summer! Thanks to it, we will prepare for summer and take care of ourselves, not only in the context of the figure. I have prepared three elements for you, i.e. the title steps that will allow us to take care of our ... Read more
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Hope you’ve already got to know our new challenge – Three Steps to Summer! Thanks to it, we will prepare for summer and take care of ourselves, not only in the context of the figure. I have prepared three elements for you, i.e. the title steps that will allow us to take care of our activity, diet and care, and thus develop good habits that will serve us even after summer is over. Are you ready? I do! So here we go with the steps – in this text I will focus primarily on the third one!
Step 1: Physical Activity
You know, I couldn’t start with anything else. Briefly – for three weeks, 5 times a week, we see each other at training LIVEs, and then in my application, where you will find a detailed training plan for the 3 weeks of the challenge. We train regularly! They are not only about achieving our goals, but also about making physical activity an integral part of our day. What is the most important thing? Regularity. At least 20-30 minutes a day!
Exercise serves us to strengthen the body – but not only. It cannot be overestimated how regular physical activity improves our mood! Thanks to it, we reduce the risk of low mood states and improve it in general. Exercise also helps to reduce the level of stress that so often accompanies us every day.
DOWNLOAD THE APP >>
Step 2: Diet
If this word scares you, I reassure you. These three weeks are intended to teach us that a healthy diet is not only important, but also fully achievable without much sacrifice. And with it – better well-being and more energy, which we gain by providing the body with the necessary nutrients in the right doses.
We will learn what is healthy, balanced eatingbut at the same time we will treat ourselves to it sugar detox. For the duration of the challenge, we will try to put aside unhealthy snacks full of refined sugar, beverages sweetened with it and stop sweetening coffee and tea with it. Additionally we will learn the basics of proper supplementation – because it often happens that even despite a healthy diet, we lack something in the body (I’m looking at you, vitamin D). There is nothing wrong with the correct, balanced supplementation of minerals and vitamins! Finally, we will reinforce the habit I repeat like a mantra because it is so incredibly important – irrigation. We need water not only for survival, but also for a healthy and full life! We feel water shortages in every possible way, our condition, well-being, concentration, skin, hair, nails, but also the immune, digestive and blood systems suffer from them. Without water, we lose our strength, which is why fluid replenishment is crucial!
LOOK AT THE APPLICATION >>
Step 3: Care
Now we come to the step I want to focus on the most today. You know – warm months are approaching, i.e. the season for shorts, dresses, short sleeves, and finally also for swimsuits. Wouldn’t it be good to enjoy firm and smooth skin to match the set with a great frame of mind and a dream figure? ?
This is why body care rituals will be among the habits we will work on. I got you used to the fact that we usually pay the most attention to the face, but not this time! If we want to feel as beautiful as possible in our skin, we have to take care of it! I already tell you how to do this.
We start in the morning, of course. Those of us who like morning showers (but also those “evening” ones!) Should definitely reach for a shower gel (RE)START, BABYwhich contains a large dose of probiotics. It not only perfectly cleanses the skin and refreshes us with the scent of citrus, but also “feeds” the naturally occurring beneficial bacteria on the skin. The proper microflora of the skin is its first shield against harmful microorganisms, it allows it to maintain its balance and strengthens it. In addition, the gel moisturizes the skin and brings it wonderful relief!
After showering, we must not forget about the balm, which will additionally protect the skin, strengthen it and nourish it. Let’s reach for YO-YO DE-ACTIVATOR, not only because of its smoothing, moisturizing and nourishing properties. It is also additional support for the aforementioned microbiome, but most of all, the balm limits the growth of adipose tissue and its formation, and at the same time regulates the metabolism of fat cells. As the name suggests, it helps fight the yo-yo effect that so often haunts us after eating changes.
In the evening, when we can devote more time to ourselves, we move on to the next stage of the challenge, i.e. dry brushing. Phlov offers a choice of two brushes for such massage – BRUSHING QUEEN in versions LOMBOK i classic.
Dry massage, i.e. body brushing, is a wonderful ritual whose roots often come from Bali. Its course is quite clear – we use a brush with soft bristles and “stroke” the skin with it. What does this give us? First of all, it exfoliates dead epidermis, thanks to which the skin becomes softer and takes on a better color. But the microcirculation stimulated during the massage is also responsible for a healthier shade, thanks to which we oxygenate the cells. The skin’s elasticity and firmness also increases. And at the same time, it is very pleasant – sometimes it takes a while to get used to this feeling, but don’t worry – that’s what our caring element of the challenge is based on!
And after the massage – and after washing the brush fibers under warm water, of course – it’s good to give your skin something extra. I recommend anti-stretch mark oil GO! OMEGA GO!, because it both reduces the visibility of stretch marks and helps prevent their formation. It makes the skin elastic, intensely moisturizes and strengthens it, increases resistance to stretching and supports its regeneration.
And it’s ready! The third step of the challenge THREE STEPS TO SUMMER ready! Good, effective skin care is just as important as the other elements of the challenge, so it’s worth remembering about it! And then one, two, three and a new habit is ready – and one for which our skin will thank us. Remember that an important element of well-being and mental comfort is a healthy, balanced diet, an appropriate dose of physical activity and the awareness that we care for our body and provide it with proper care. If these three elements come together – we will enter a summer full of energy and vitality! ?
ACT WITH THE APP >>
We want to give thanks to the author of this short article for this amazing content
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[title] => My child does not want to sleep: 6 things to put in place
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[pubdate] => Tue, 17 May 2022 10:02:45 +0000
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[description] => All parents encounter difficulties with their children, but it is undoubtedly the issues around bedtime and children’s sleep that sit at the top of the podium. Normal, because if there is one thing that we are difficult to bear is the lack of sleep and rest. Solving the problems related to the child who does ... Read more
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All parents encounter difficulties with their children, but it is undoubtedly the issues around bedtime and children’s sleep that sit at the top of the podium. Normal, because if there is one thing that we are difficult to bear is the lack of sleep and rest. Solving the problems related to the child who does not want to sleep is vital when one is drawn into a downward spiral: fatigue, irritability, lack of patience… and goodbye to all the good reflexes of benevolent parents! And sometimes too, it’s the couple that takes a hit, the lack of evenings together weighs on us, when we have to sleep next to our child for two hours sometimes, until he falls asleep. So how do you get your baby or child to sleep?
Fortunately, there are solutions. Sometimes two or three tricks are enough, sometimes you don’t need to be accompanied by a sleep specialist to make things better. Do you feel like you’ve tried everything? This article is for you: read it to the end!
EXCEPTIONAL CONFERENCE SPECIAL SLEEP MONDAY MAY 16, 2022 AT 9 P.M.
Baby’s sleep is complicated? Does he fall asleep late, get up 10 times, wake up in the middle of the night? Charlotte will give a exceptional conference (and free) “The keys to peaceful nights and sunsets” EN LIVE. She will deliver the lessons and tips from her support of more than a thousand parents on the subject. See you on May 16… >To reserve your place for free, it’s here.
How to put a baby / child to sleep: our ?all-terrain? specialty
After having accompanied more than 1000 parents to find serene nights, and that we have managed to solve 99% of difficulties around sleep encountered in consultation: we will be able to give you an overview of the 6 main things that will make the difference.
The cases we encounter are multiple: it goes?
parents forced to hold their child’s hand all night,
passing through those who accumulate a small child who does not want to sleep + a means that wake up in the middle of the night+ the eldest who wants to take his breakfast at 5am.
There is also the very classic case of serial requests: the child has thirstthen want to do pipithen wants a Hugthen needs to change its layerthen wants to know what is after death (!), etc, etc.
Sometimes, these are normally temporary or ?exceptional? functions (holidays, illness), which finally persist and break down a mechanism that has been well-oiled until then.
These families have tried everything: homeopathy, psychologists, child nurses? But nothing worked: the evenings remained nightmarish.
While each case is different, here are the 6 biggest things to know to help our child get to sleep?
Key n°1: make the bedroom a dream place
It seems silly but to rest, you prefer to sleep in a garage on a mattress on the floor with skulls drawn on the ceiling or in a room from a decorating magazine, with a cabin bed, dimmed light garland, soft cushions, duvet cozy and pretty library?
Making children want to cocoon in their room is the starting point. A small reorganization and a new decoration contribute to mark this new beginning.
Key n°2: give them the amount of attention they need
The objective is not necessarily to return at 4:30 p.m. to be sure to have spent the necessary X hours with our children. No, the goal is tobe really present with them. Not on our phone, not in our washing machine, not with a stopwatch in mind ?goal = put the kids to bed?. No, take the time to play, and really enjoy this moment with them, take the time to observe them, to laugh, in short to enjoy. Yes, it can be difficult to accept this letting go, but it is worth practicing. And let’s remember: it is not the number of hours spent with our child that is important but the quality of this time.
Key n°3: how to put your child to sleep? Make sure he has EVERYTHING to go to bed
We do not pass the door of the room without having reviewed with him everything he could need, to anticipate the usual requests: on your bedside table, you have water, tissues, your comforters, your belly is full, you peed, etc.
Key n°4: take individual time for each child
For this, it may be interesting to put them to bed one after the other, in order of age., in order to spend a few minutes one-on-one with everyone. It is often during this little cuddly moment that our child will give us back his day and thus feel sufficiently listened to to be able to indulge. Talking about things that went wrong during the day allows you to evacuate anxieties and fall asleep more peacefully.
Tips against monsters: if we want to reassure them, it is better not to try to reason with them. Because if we tell him that watches don’t exist, he risks saying to himself ?Besides, it’s worrying, it’s only me who sees them?. Better to give him a sword to put next to his bed to fight them, it’s often more effective. ?Everything is fine, at worst, I will be able to cut them in half?.
Key n°5: respect the bedtime ritual
Little ritual that we will have previously determined with the child, and which should not however last three quarters of an hour? The main thing is not to remain focused on the idea that he must imperatively sleep at 8:30 p.m. The main thing is that everyone respects the other: if he stays quietly in his room, playing with a cuddly toy or reading a book, and without disturbing us, we can let him be.. We give up in front of the child who does not want to sleep, the ?Now you are sleeping!?, but ?You can play in your bed if you want, or look at a book?.
Key n°6: how to put your child to sleep: don’t be afraid of the rules!
Putting up a sign with the stages and rules of the evening is very useful, especially with those over two years old. Everyone is required to respect them and parents, first of all, must be convinced of one thing: their children are CAPABLE of falling asleep alone peacefully. Everything is fine. They don’t need ANYTHING. Another thing that everyone must have in mind: respecting the rest of the parents is essential, because it is on their shoulders that the balance of the family rests.
Editor’s note: If you want statistics on children’s bedtimes according to their ages, I invite you to read this article: How many hours of sleep in children according to their age? Bedtime ?
This behavior can be adopted under two conditions:
be convinced that your child needs nothing to fall asleep, and
having previously spent a little time one-on-one to evacuate any anxieties of the evening.
And the transition is also smooth if you explain the new rule to the child and stay firm: ?I know it’s not easy, but it will be good for everyone. I trust you, I know you can do it?.
When at the time I had problems putting Léon to bed, it was this conviction that changed everything! More determined, more serene, I was able to stay firm while transmitting to my son the calm and confidence necessary for him to fall asleep without difficulty.
Can we ?put someone to sleep??
Of course, you can’t force someone to sleep, whether they’re children or adults for that matter! (see our article on mild violence. We can therefore only bring together the ideal conditions (but it’s already huge!)
No question of letting your child cry and going through with force. As with any change, an adjustment period may be necessary. For a child who can only fall asleep with the hand of a parent, for example, we can start by staying present by his side, but on a chair, just at the entrance to the room (with a good book… and a glass of wine ?!) (it goes better!) ?Mom, are you there? Yes, yes, you can sleep, I’m here?. The next day, we do the same, but we go away a bit ?I’m going to extend the machine, I’ll be back in 10 minutes?. Then gradually, we go away a little longer and we end up removing the chair.
We hold on and what pride the day after the first night, when we can stick our sticker ?I managed not to get up at night?!
But the anxieties in all this?
Most often, the anxiety of the child who does not want to sleep comes from the anxiety of the parents. But there are cases where the child’s anxiety is deep.
In this case, the method to adopt is always the same from Dolto: talk to the child about the problem in depth, tell him that we understand him. This will help the anxiety to subside until it disappears. Admittedly, it can look magical. ?If it were that simple. And yes, often I do. This method used by psychologists works really well!
Moreover, if the subject of bedtime interests you, I suggest that you receive (free) in your mailbox a complete file on sleep, bringing together all the tips and advice on this area. To get your ” PACK SUPER DODO : Awake tips for sleep and bedtime »just enter youremail below:
Courage !
For every problem, there is a solution. There is no point in continuing to endure a situation if it has an impact on our mental and physical health, and that of our children. It’s up to us to tackle the subject head-on, to try new things on our own? And when nothing works, to dare to consult experts when necessary.
Good news ! Cool Parents Make Happy Kids has launched an online companion program. I invite you to learn about our new coaching ?He is finally sleeping (and so are we!)? (accessible anywhere in the world!). 15 days of personalized support to find full nights (and evenings) and restful sleep for the whole family. The coaching is personalized to fit your particular situation: if your child has never slept; if he gets up too early in the morning; or the night or the evening that he gets up; whether you practice co-sleeping or not; if you need to sleep with him to put him to sleep, his age, etc. A mix of videos and individual support from our expert sleep psychologist-coaches. (see the opinions of parents who finally sleep (!) here).
To be informed of the next sessions, fill in your email below:
We wish to give thanks to the writer of this post for this awesome web content
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[summary] => All parents encounter difficulties with their children, but it is undoubtedly the issues around bedtime and children’s sleep that sit at the top of the podium. Normal, because if there is one thing that we are difficult to bear is the lack of sleep and rest. Solving the problems related to the child who does ... Read more
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All parents encounter difficulties with their children, but it is undoubtedly the issues around bedtime and children’s sleep that sit at the top of the podium. Normal, because if there is one thing that we are difficult to bear is the lack of sleep and rest. Solving the problems related to the child who does not want to sleep is vital when one is drawn into a downward spiral: fatigue, irritability, lack of patience… and goodbye to all the good reflexes of benevolent parents! And sometimes too, it’s the couple that takes a hit, the lack of evenings together weighs on us, when we have to sleep next to our child for two hours sometimes, until he falls asleep. So how do you get your baby or child to sleep?
Fortunately, there are solutions. Sometimes two or three tricks are enough, sometimes you don’t need to be accompanied by a sleep specialist to make things better. Do you feel like you’ve tried everything? This article is for you: read it to the end!
EXCEPTIONAL CONFERENCE SPECIAL SLEEP MONDAY MAY 16, 2022 AT 9 P.M.
Baby’s sleep is complicated? Does he fall asleep late, get up 10 times, wake up in the middle of the night? Charlotte will give a exceptional conference (and free) “The keys to peaceful nights and sunsets” EN LIVE. She will deliver the lessons and tips from her support of more than a thousand parents on the subject. See you on May 16… >To reserve your place for free, it’s here.
How to put a baby / child to sleep: our ?all-terrain? specialty
After having accompanied more than 1000 parents to find serene nights, and that we have managed to solve 99% of difficulties around sleep encountered in consultation: we will be able to give you an overview of the 6 main things that will make the difference.
The cases we encounter are multiple: it goes?
parents forced to hold their child’s hand all night,
passing through those who accumulate a small child who does not want to sleep + a means that wake up in the middle of the night+ the eldest who wants to take his breakfast at 5am.
There is also the very classic case of serial requests: the child has thirstthen want to do pipithen wants a Hugthen needs to change its layerthen wants to know what is after death (!), etc, etc.
Sometimes, these are normally temporary or ?exceptional? functions (holidays, illness), which finally persist and break down a mechanism that has been well-oiled until then.
These families have tried everything: homeopathy, psychologists, child nurses? But nothing worked: the evenings remained nightmarish.
While each case is different, here are the 6 biggest things to know to help our child get to sleep?
Key n°1: make the bedroom a dream place
It seems silly but to rest, you prefer to sleep in a garage on a mattress on the floor with skulls drawn on the ceiling or in a room from a decorating magazine, with a cabin bed, dimmed light garland, soft cushions, duvet cozy and pretty library?
Making children want to cocoon in their room is the starting point. A small reorganization and a new decoration contribute to mark this new beginning.
Key n°2: give them the amount of attention they need
The objective is not necessarily to return at 4:30 p.m. to be sure to have spent the necessary X hours with our children. No, the goal is tobe really present with them. Not on our phone, not in our washing machine, not with a stopwatch in mind ?goal = put the kids to bed?. No, take the time to play, and really enjoy this moment with them, take the time to observe them, to laugh, in short to enjoy. Yes, it can be difficult to accept this letting go, but it is worth practicing. And let’s remember: it is not the number of hours spent with our child that is important but the quality of this time.
Key n°3: how to put your child to sleep? Make sure he has EVERYTHING to go to bed
We do not pass the door of the room without having reviewed with him everything he could need, to anticipate the usual requests: on your bedside table, you have water, tissues, your comforters, your belly is full, you peed, etc.
Key n°4: take individual time for each child
For this, it may be interesting to put them to bed one after the other, in order of age., in order to spend a few minutes one-on-one with everyone. It is often during this little cuddly moment that our child will give us back his day and thus feel sufficiently listened to to be able to indulge. Talking about things that went wrong during the day allows you to evacuate anxieties and fall asleep more peacefully.
Tips against monsters: if we want to reassure them, it is better not to try to reason with them. Because if we tell him that watches don’t exist, he risks saying to himself ?Besides, it’s worrying, it’s only me who sees them?. Better to give him a sword to put next to his bed to fight them, it’s often more effective. ?Everything is fine, at worst, I will be able to cut them in half?.
Key n°5: respect the bedtime ritual
Little ritual that we will have previously determined with the child, and which should not however last three quarters of an hour? The main thing is not to remain focused on the idea that he must imperatively sleep at 8:30 p.m. The main thing is that everyone respects the other: if he stays quietly in his room, playing with a cuddly toy or reading a book, and without disturbing us, we can let him be.. We give up in front of the child who does not want to sleep, the ?Now you are sleeping!?, but ?You can play in your bed if you want, or look at a book?.
Key n°6: how to put your child to sleep: don’t be afraid of the rules!
Putting up a sign with the stages and rules of the evening is very useful, especially with those over two years old. Everyone is required to respect them and parents, first of all, must be convinced of one thing: their children are CAPABLE of falling asleep alone peacefully. Everything is fine. They don’t need ANYTHING. Another thing that everyone must have in mind: respecting the rest of the parents is essential, because it is on their shoulders that the balance of the family rests.
Editor’s note: If you want statistics on children’s bedtimes according to their ages, I invite you to read this article: How many hours of sleep in children according to their age? Bedtime ?
This behavior can be adopted under two conditions:
be convinced that your child needs nothing to fall asleep, and
having previously spent a little time one-on-one to evacuate any anxieties of the evening.
And the transition is also smooth if you explain the new rule to the child and stay firm: ?I know it’s not easy, but it will be good for everyone. I trust you, I know you can do it?.
When at the time I had problems putting Léon to bed, it was this conviction that changed everything! More determined, more serene, I was able to stay firm while transmitting to my son the calm and confidence necessary for him to fall asleep without difficulty.
Can we ?put someone to sleep??
Of course, you can’t force someone to sleep, whether they’re children or adults for that matter! (see our article on mild violence. We can therefore only bring together the ideal conditions (but it’s already huge!)
No question of letting your child cry and going through with force. As with any change, an adjustment period may be necessary. For a child who can only fall asleep with the hand of a parent, for example, we can start by staying present by his side, but on a chair, just at the entrance to the room (with a good book… and a glass of wine ?!) (it goes better!) ?Mom, are you there? Yes, yes, you can sleep, I’m here?. The next day, we do the same, but we go away a bit ?I’m going to extend the machine, I’ll be back in 10 minutes?. Then gradually, we go away a little longer and we end up removing the chair.
We hold on and what pride the day after the first night, when we can stick our sticker ?I managed not to get up at night?!
But the anxieties in all this?
Most often, the anxiety of the child who does not want to sleep comes from the anxiety of the parents. But there are cases where the child’s anxiety is deep.
In this case, the method to adopt is always the same from Dolto: talk to the child about the problem in depth, tell him that we understand him. This will help the anxiety to subside until it disappears. Admittedly, it can look magical. ?If it were that simple. And yes, often I do. This method used by psychologists works really well!
Moreover, if the subject of bedtime interests you, I suggest that you receive (free) in your mailbox a complete file on sleep, bringing together all the tips and advice on this area. To get your ” PACK SUPER DODO : Awake tips for sleep and bedtime »just enter youremail below:
Courage !
For every problem, there is a solution. There is no point in continuing to endure a situation if it has an impact on our mental and physical health, and that of our children. It’s up to us to tackle the subject head-on, to try new things on our own? And when nothing works, to dare to consult experts when necessary.
Good news ! Cool Parents Make Happy Kids has launched an online companion program. I invite you to learn about our new coaching ?He is finally sleeping (and so are we!)? (accessible anywhere in the world!). 15 days of personalized support to find full nights (and evenings) and restful sleep for the whole family. The coaching is personalized to fit your particular situation: if your child has never slept; if he gets up too early in the morning; or the night or the evening that he gets up; whether you practice co-sleeping or not; if you need to sleep with him to put him to sleep, his age, etc. A mix of videos and individual support from our expert sleep psychologist-coaches. (see the opinions of parents who finally sleep (!) here).
To be informed of the next sessions, fill in your email below:
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[description] => Investments of over 190 billion euros. And 40,000 new hires. They are the two key numbers contained in the industrial plan 2022-2031 of the State Railwaysillustrated this morning at Termini Station in Rome by the ad Luigi Ferraris together with the president, Nicoletta Giadrossi (in the picture). Numbers that go hand in hand with the ... Read more
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Investments of over 190 billion euros. And 40,000 new hires. They are the two key numbers contained in the industrial plan 2022-2031 of the State Railwaysillustrated this morning at Termini Station in Rome by the ad Luigi Ferraris together with the president, Nicoletta Giadrossi (in the picture).Numbers that go hand in hand with the concepts of innovation, digital transformation and connectivity
The project envisages a “profound redefinition of governance and a new organizational structure” and “intends to accelerate investments and, with a long-term vision, give greater certainty to the execution of the works on schedule – said Ferraris -. We work to make our infrastructures increasingly modern, interconnected and resilient and mobility services tailored to the different needs of our customers.
“We intend to promote multimodal collective transport, and more sustainable also in the urban environment, double the share of rail freight transport, contribute to the ecological transition not only by making the use of the train, the most ecological means par excellence, more attractive, but also by self-producing from renewable sources at least 40% of our substantial energy needs.
The Plan provides for the hiring of 40,000 people over its time span e sees people as its main enabling factor, together with innovation, digital transformation and connectivity. A New Time is beginning for us all and I am sure that our people, today as yesterday, will be able to transform this plan into reality, showing themselves up to the challenges that await us “.
I revenues of the FS Group in 2031 will reach i 22.5 billion euros while the EBITDA will rise to 3.9 billion, with an average annual growth (CAGR), over the plan period, respectively equal to 6.9% and 8.2% These are the forecasts contained in the new industrial plan of the FS .
The planned investments and interventions will make it possible to cut travel times on the main railway routes: ?As part of the plan, travel times on the various sections will be drastically reduced, for example to go from Naples to Bari in 2027 it will take only two hours compared to the current three and a half hours “Ferraris specified. Other examples: Milan-Genoa (from 1h and 30 ‘to about 1h); Milan-Trieste (from 4h and 20 ‘to 3h and 50’); Palermo-Catania (from 3h to 2h); Sassari-Cagliari (from 3h to 2h and 30 ‘).
As for the increase in capacity, ?From now until 2031 the capacity of train supply by 20% not only for high speed but also at regional level. We hope to be able to expand the service offer by expanding the collective transport service. It is a system operation of which we are part, but here the country system is being redesigned ?.
The doubling of the share of goods transported by rail al 2031. ?The FS owns a 50% share of the 11% of goods that now travel by rail. We plan to double the freight quota by 2031 ?.
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[summary] => Investments of over 190 billion euros. And 40,000 new hires. They are the two key numbers contained in the industrial plan 2022-2031 of the State Railwaysillustrated this morning at Termini Station in Rome by the ad Luigi Ferraris together with the president, Nicoletta Giadrossi (in the picture). Numbers that go hand in hand with the ... Read more
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Investments of over 190 billion euros. And 40,000 new hires. They are the two key numbers contained in the industrial plan 2022-2031 of the State Railwaysillustrated this morning at Termini Station in Rome by the ad Luigi Ferraris together with the president, Nicoletta Giadrossi (in the picture).Numbers that go hand in hand with the concepts of innovation, digital transformation and connectivity
The project envisages a “profound redefinition of governance and a new organizational structure” and “intends to accelerate investments and, with a long-term vision, give greater certainty to the execution of the works on schedule – said Ferraris -. We work to make our infrastructures increasingly modern, interconnected and resilient and mobility services tailored to the different needs of our customers.
“We intend to promote multimodal collective transport, and more sustainable also in the urban environment, double the share of rail freight transport, contribute to the ecological transition not only by making the use of the train, the most ecological means par excellence, more attractive, but also by self-producing from renewable sources at least 40% of our substantial energy needs.
The Plan provides for the hiring of 40,000 people over its time span e sees people as its main enabling factor, together with innovation, digital transformation and connectivity. A New Time is beginning for us all and I am sure that our people, today as yesterday, will be able to transform this plan into reality, showing themselves up to the challenges that await us “.
I revenues of the FS Group in 2031 will reach i 22.5 billion euros while the EBITDA will rise to 3.9 billion, with an average annual growth (CAGR), over the plan period, respectively equal to 6.9% and 8.2% These are the forecasts contained in the new industrial plan of the FS .
The planned investments and interventions will make it possible to cut travel times on the main railway routes: ?As part of the plan, travel times on the various sections will be drastically reduced, for example to go from Naples to Bari in 2027 it will take only two hours compared to the current three and a half hours “Ferraris specified. Other examples: Milan-Genoa (from 1h and 30 ‘to about 1h); Milan-Trieste (from 4h and 20 ‘to 3h and 50’); Palermo-Catania (from 3h to 2h); Sassari-Cagliari (from 3h to 2h and 30 ‘).
As for the increase in capacity, ?From now until 2031 the capacity of train supply by 20% not only for high speed but also at regional level. We hope to be able to expand the service offer by expanding the collective transport service. It is a system operation of which we are part, but here the country system is being redesigned ?.
The doubling of the share of goods transported by rail al 2031. ?The FS owns a 50% share of the 11% of goods that now travel by rail. We plan to double the freight quota by 2031 ?.
We would love to say thanks to the writer of this post for this outstanding web content
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[description] => Advertisement: Post in cooperation with the Bad Horn Hotel & Spa When tens of thousands of fruit trees are in full bloom at the end of April, then it is definitely spring – and probably the most beautiful season in Thurgau. The perfect time for a detour to eastern Switzerland. Whereby our basis for the ... Read more
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Advertisement: Post in cooperation with the Bad Horn Hotel & Spa
When tens of thousands of fruit trees are in full bloom at the end of April, then it is definitely spring – and probably the most beautiful season in Thurgau. The perfect time for a detour to eastern Switzerland. Whereby our basis for the long spring weekend – the Bad Horn Hotel & Spa ? actually knows how to score in all seasons. Two steps away from the refreshing Lake Constance and located in the triangle between Arbon, Rorschach and St. Gallen, there is a lot to discover all around. I have picked out the highlights for you and show in the following lines how varied three days around the Hotel Bad Horn can be designed.
Bad Horn Hotel & Spa ? Entspannungsoase am Bodensee
After we had already made a stopover at the Bad Horn Hotel & Spa in spring 2019 as part of our bike tour around Lake Constance, this time we are checking in for two nights. A lot has happened at the four-star superior hotel since our last visit. Between autumn 2019 and summer 2020, the east wing of the hotel was renovated in just under a year of construction. In addition to 42 spacious rooms, space was also created for a lobby bar and a fine dining restaurant on the ground floor.
After we spent the night in the western part of the spa area, which was built in 2010, during our last stay, we are allowed to use one of the new ones this time Superior Emerald Suites inspect. At first glance, the large window front with a view of Lake Constance catches the eye. Another eye-catcher is built into the paneled wall – the fireplace. And the effect fire blazing in it crackles almost as beautifully as a real campfire. The dark parquet floor and the carefully placed decorative elements reflect the maritime style that runs like a red thread through the hotel.
Eastern Switzerland spring highlight: Bluescht bike tour
After a first glance, the wonderful spring weather draws us outside. The weather forecast for the weekend is pretty mixed. Every minute of sunshine wants to be used. We have two of the hotel’s e-bikes for the afternoon Bluesch-Velotour reserved. The Bluescht-Velotour uses existing Switzerland-Mobility routes in around 36 kilometers through the blossoming landscape of Arbon via Romanshorn via Oberthurgau and back. The route can also be started directly in Horn as a round trip without any problems.
Since we already know the area relatively well, this time we will focus primarily on cycling and the apple trees in full bloom. For anyone traveling to this area for the first time, I recommend planning a stop or two. In Arbon, the bike tour leads past both the MoMö and the Saurer Museum. That Moated Castle Hagenwil shouldn’t be missed either. And if your stomach growls on the way, I can offer you a stop at the Wonderful in Arbon or the Restaurant zum Dornhof in Steinebrunn recommend.
Corner data of the Bluescht cycling tour
The map below shows the route of our version of the Bluescht Velotour. The route is 38 kilometers long and includes a climb of 380 meters in altitude. We needed almost 2.5 hours with e-bikes including a stop in Steinebrunn.
Fine Dining im Restaurant Wave
But you should definitely save up an appetite for your return to Bad Horn. With the «Al Porto» and the «Wave», the hotel under chef de cuisine Christian Göpel has two convincing restaurant concepts up its sleeve. For the first evening we have reserved a table at «Wave». The restaurant, which has been awarded 14 GaultMillau points, is located on the ground floor of the newly built east wing and was opened in July 2020. Here you can choose between a tasting menu or carefully selected à la carte dishes. We opt for the tasting menu and feast our way through six excitingly ?composed? ? Asian-inspired ? creations. Definitely a culinary address on Lake Constance that you should remember!
Art tour through St.Gallen
The next morning we are greeted by a cloudy sky. We know that from our last stay. But while we had no choice last time and continued to pedal through the pouring rain along the Lake Constance cycle path, today we are happy to have the opportunity to start the Saturday in comfort with an extensive “zmörgälä” without a guilty conscience. The only question that remains to be answered is how we organize our bad weather program. The options are manifold: a detour to Fliegermuseum Altenrheinthe visit of Forum Würth in Rorschach or a Stroll through the old town streets of Arbon?
My choice falls on the Art tour St. Gallen. The six-kilometre walk takes you from the St. Gallen train station to the city’s art hotspots; In addition to the Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, the Museum im Lager, the Lokremise and the Kunsthalle, there is also art in the building or, of course, the red “City Lounge” by Pipilotti Rist and Carlos Martinez to discover.
Wellness afternoon in the Smaragd Spa
Back at the hotel we use the hazy weather for a few relaxing afternoon hours in the Smaragd Spa. The 1’500 m2 large wellness area extends over two floors. The sauna area, salt thermal baths and private spa suites are located in the basement. A special feature: depending on the water level, you can watch the fish swim past through the “portholes” of the sauna area.
One floor above is the indoor pool (and fitness area). This is connected to the outdoor whirlpool and the pier. Actually, I had made up my mind to swim a few laps in the lake. But the almost 11° water temperature seemed a bit fresh to me. Hard-nosed souls don’t let that stop them and refresh themselves after a sauna session in Lake Constance.
Enjoyable end of the day at Al Porto
After an all-round perfect day of bad weather, we head for the “Al Porto” this evening. The main restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. The dishes have a Mediterranean touch, with one or two Asian touches mixed in here as well. There were also seasonal special cards – like the asparagus card this spring. And admittedly that got me a little ?Klinsch?. As fine as the “spaghetti monk’s beard” sounds – you just can’t say no to Rheintaler asparagus, can you? Either way ? I give two thumbs up for both the menu and the casual ambience.
On the Witzweg from Heiden to Walzenhausen
On the third day the weather is still mixed, but at least it’s not supposed to rain anymore. Today we’re going from Rorschach to the cog railway pagans up into the hills of the Appenzellerland. Various hikes can be undertaken from Heiden. For example, we have already described the tour along the Appenzellerland culture trail to the Gasthaus zum Gupf here on the blog. Today we are drawn in the opposite direction, namely we follow the “Witzweg” via Wolfhalden to Walzenhausen.
With a length of 8 kilometers and a scenic route including beautiful panoramic views over Lake Constance to the Pfänder, the themed trail is the perfect distance for a leisurely Sunday hike. The approximately 40 joke stations contribute to the entertainment, but in my opinion they are not the main reason for the hike (or maybe I just don’t understand the Appenzell humor).
From Walzenhausen you can take a cog railway down to the valley Rheineck. And if the water level is high enough, then the last stage from Rheineck back to Rorschach can be done with a Boat trip through the nature reserve of the Old Rhine combine. Alternatively, you can take the S-Bahn like we did. At the beginning of May, the water level usually does not allow shipping.
Key data of the hike Heiden – Walzenhausen
starting point
Heiden train station (790 m above sea level)
reachability
accessible by public transport
Long
7,7 Kilometer
elevation gain
? 256 m ? 374 m
duration
2:15 h
destination
Walzenhausen (Bahn) (670 m above sea level)
meals
Klus fireplace (picnic) ? unfortunately there are currently no pubs along the way
Practical tips for your time out at Lake Constance
The overnight prices in Bad Horn Hotel & Spa vary depending on room category and season and start with an early bird discount of around CHF 220 for one night in a double room with breakfast and wellness access.
Alternatively, there is the possibility of various Packages to book (from the Smaragd Day Spa to the Nautical Weekend to the «Lazy Sunday»).
During the Bregenz Festival, Hotel Bad Horn also has an exclusive one festival package on offer. The special feature: for the outward and return journey from Bad Horn to the festival, you board the hotel’s own motor yacht “Emily” and will be spoiled with culinary delights there.
The Bad Horn is not only located directly on the Lake Constance cycle path, but is also in a great location for walking from Rorschach and Arbon along the promenade to the hotel.
You can find more regional excursion tips here: 10 great excursion destinations and experiences in Thurgau
We would like to thank the author of this write-up for this awesome material
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[summary] => Advertisement: Post in cooperation with the Bad Horn Hotel & Spa When tens of thousands of fruit trees are in full bloom at the end of April, then it is definitely spring – and probably the most beautiful season in Thurgau. The perfect time for a detour to eastern Switzerland. Whereby our basis for the ... Read more
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Advertisement: Post in cooperation with the Bad Horn Hotel & Spa
When tens of thousands of fruit trees are in full bloom at the end of April, then it is definitely spring – and probably the most beautiful season in Thurgau. The perfect time for a detour to eastern Switzerland. Whereby our basis for the long spring weekend – the Bad Horn Hotel & Spa ? actually knows how to score in all seasons. Two steps away from the refreshing Lake Constance and located in the triangle between Arbon, Rorschach and St. Gallen, there is a lot to discover all around. I have picked out the highlights for you and show in the following lines how varied three days around the Hotel Bad Horn can be designed.
Bad Horn Hotel & Spa ? Entspannungsoase am Bodensee
After we had already made a stopover at the Bad Horn Hotel & Spa in spring 2019 as part of our bike tour around Lake Constance, this time we are checking in for two nights. A lot has happened at the four-star superior hotel since our last visit. Between autumn 2019 and summer 2020, the east wing of the hotel was renovated in just under a year of construction. In addition to 42 spacious rooms, space was also created for a lobby bar and a fine dining restaurant on the ground floor.
After we spent the night in the western part of the spa area, which was built in 2010, during our last stay, we are allowed to use one of the new ones this time Superior Emerald Suites inspect. At first glance, the large window front with a view of Lake Constance catches the eye. Another eye-catcher is built into the paneled wall – the fireplace. And the effect fire blazing in it crackles almost as beautifully as a real campfire. The dark parquet floor and the carefully placed decorative elements reflect the maritime style that runs like a red thread through the hotel.
Eastern Switzerland spring highlight: Bluescht bike tour
After a first glance, the wonderful spring weather draws us outside. The weather forecast for the weekend is pretty mixed. Every minute of sunshine wants to be used. We have two of the hotel’s e-bikes for the afternoon Bluesch-Velotour reserved. The Bluescht-Velotour uses existing Switzerland-Mobility routes in around 36 kilometers through the blossoming landscape of Arbon via Romanshorn via Oberthurgau and back. The route can also be started directly in Horn as a round trip without any problems.
Since we already know the area relatively well, this time we will focus primarily on cycling and the apple trees in full bloom. For anyone traveling to this area for the first time, I recommend planning a stop or two. In Arbon, the bike tour leads past both the MoMö and the Saurer Museum. That Moated Castle Hagenwil shouldn’t be missed either. And if your stomach growls on the way, I can offer you a stop at the Wonderful in Arbon or the Restaurant zum Dornhof in Steinebrunn recommend.
Corner data of the Bluescht cycling tour
The map below shows the route of our version of the Bluescht Velotour. The route is 38 kilometers long and includes a climb of 380 meters in altitude. We needed almost 2.5 hours with e-bikes including a stop in Steinebrunn.
Fine Dining im Restaurant Wave
But you should definitely save up an appetite for your return to Bad Horn. With the «Al Porto» and the «Wave», the hotel under chef de cuisine Christian Göpel has two convincing restaurant concepts up its sleeve. For the first evening we have reserved a table at «Wave». The restaurant, which has been awarded 14 GaultMillau points, is located on the ground floor of the newly built east wing and was opened in July 2020. Here you can choose between a tasting menu or carefully selected à la carte dishes. We opt for the tasting menu and feast our way through six excitingly ?composed? ? Asian-inspired ? creations. Definitely a culinary address on Lake Constance that you should remember!
Art tour through St.Gallen
The next morning we are greeted by a cloudy sky. We know that from our last stay. But while we had no choice last time and continued to pedal through the pouring rain along the Lake Constance cycle path, today we are happy to have the opportunity to start the Saturday in comfort with an extensive “zmörgälä” without a guilty conscience. The only question that remains to be answered is how we organize our bad weather program. The options are manifold: a detour to Fliegermuseum Altenrheinthe visit of Forum Würth in Rorschach or a Stroll through the old town streets of Arbon?
My choice falls on the Art tour St. Gallen. The six-kilometre walk takes you from the St. Gallen train station to the city’s art hotspots; In addition to the Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, the Museum im Lager, the Lokremise and the Kunsthalle, there is also art in the building or, of course, the red “City Lounge” by Pipilotti Rist and Carlos Martinez to discover.
Wellness afternoon in the Smaragd Spa
Back at the hotel we use the hazy weather for a few relaxing afternoon hours in the Smaragd Spa. The 1’500 m2 large wellness area extends over two floors. The sauna area, salt thermal baths and private spa suites are located in the basement. A special feature: depending on the water level, you can watch the fish swim past through the “portholes” of the sauna area.
One floor above is the indoor pool (and fitness area). This is connected to the outdoor whirlpool and the pier. Actually, I had made up my mind to swim a few laps in the lake. But the almost 11° water temperature seemed a bit fresh to me. Hard-nosed souls don’t let that stop them and refresh themselves after a sauna session in Lake Constance.
Enjoyable end of the day at Al Porto
After an all-round perfect day of bad weather, we head for the “Al Porto” this evening. The main restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. The dishes have a Mediterranean touch, with one or two Asian touches mixed in here as well. There were also seasonal special cards – like the asparagus card this spring. And admittedly that got me a little ?Klinsch?. As fine as the “spaghetti monk’s beard” sounds – you just can’t say no to Rheintaler asparagus, can you? Either way ? I give two thumbs up for both the menu and the casual ambience.
On the Witzweg from Heiden to Walzenhausen
On the third day the weather is still mixed, but at least it’s not supposed to rain anymore. Today we’re going from Rorschach to the cog railway pagans up into the hills of the Appenzellerland. Various hikes can be undertaken from Heiden. For example, we have already described the tour along the Appenzellerland culture trail to the Gasthaus zum Gupf here on the blog. Today we are drawn in the opposite direction, namely we follow the “Witzweg” via Wolfhalden to Walzenhausen.
With a length of 8 kilometers and a scenic route including beautiful panoramic views over Lake Constance to the Pfänder, the themed trail is the perfect distance for a leisurely Sunday hike. The approximately 40 joke stations contribute to the entertainment, but in my opinion they are not the main reason for the hike (or maybe I just don’t understand the Appenzell humor).
From Walzenhausen you can take a cog railway down to the valley Rheineck. And if the water level is high enough, then the last stage from Rheineck back to Rorschach can be done with a Boat trip through the nature reserve of the Old Rhine combine. Alternatively, you can take the S-Bahn like we did. At the beginning of May, the water level usually does not allow shipping.
Key data of the hike Heiden – Walzenhausen
starting point
Heiden train station (790 m above sea level)
reachability
accessible by public transport
Long
7,7 Kilometer
elevation gain
? 256 m ? 374 m
duration
2:15 h
destination
Walzenhausen (Bahn) (670 m above sea level)
meals
Klus fireplace (picnic) ? unfortunately there are currently no pubs along the way
Practical tips for your time out at Lake Constance
The overnight prices in Bad Horn Hotel & Spa vary depending on room category and season and start with an early bird discount of around CHF 220 for one night in a double room with breakfast and wellness access.
Alternatively, there is the possibility of various Packages to book (from the Smaragd Day Spa to the Nautical Weekend to the «Lazy Sunday»).
During the Bregenz Festival, Hotel Bad Horn also has an exclusive one festival package on offer. The special feature: for the outward and return journey from Bad Horn to the festival, you board the hotel’s own motor yacht “Emily” and will be spoiled with culinary delights there.
The Bad Horn is not only located directly on the Lake Constance cycle path, but is also in a great location for walking from Rorschach and Arbon along the promenade to the hotel.
You can find more regional excursion tips here: 10 great excursion destinations and experiences in Thurgau
We would like to thank the author of this write-up for this awesome material
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(Enthält Werbung) Griechenland ist eines meiner liebsten Reiseziele. Im Mai 2022 besuchte ich erstmals die Halbinsel Chalkidiki in Nordgriechenland. Im Blue Dolphin Hotel in Metamorfosi erwarteten mich ein großer Pool, ein Sandstrand mit Liegen und Taverne sowie Ausflüge zur Landzunge Sithonia. In diesem Artikel findet ihr meine Erfahrungen und Tipps zu Unterkunft und Sehenswürdigkeiten.
Griechenland: Urlaub auf der Halbinsel Chalkidiki
Schon bei meiner ersten Reise verliebte ich mich rettungslos in Griechenland. Ich mag die Menschen, die Kultur, die Strände und das Essen so sehr.
Die Halbinsel Chalkidiki mit 522 km Küste ist auch als Halkidiki bekannt. Sie hat drei ?Finger?: Das sind die Landzungen Kassandra, Sithonia und Athos. Kassandra ist am touristischsten, Sithonia ist ruhiger und bergiger, Athos ist eine autonome Mönchsrepublik und darf nur von Männern mit einem Visum betreten werden.
Ich hatte im Mai Glück mit dem Wetter: Es war bis zu 23 Grad warm, sonnig und meist wolkenfrei. Im September ? wo ich auch schon mal in Griechenland war ? könnt ihr hier bis zu 24 Grad erleben. Frühjahr und Herbst sind meine liebsten Reisezeiten für das Land, da es in der Nebensaison nicht so voll und heiß ist.
Kurzer Flug von Düsseldorf nach Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki ist mit rund 330.000 Einwohner:innen die zweitgrößte Stadt Griechenlands. Der Flug von NRW dorthin dauerte nur rund 2,5 Stunden.
Die Flugzeiten waren klasse: Ich startete um 12.50 Uhr und landete um 16.25 Uhr (es war eine Stunde später als bei uns). Zurück flog ich von 10.15 Uhr bis 12 Uhr, wir landeten jedoch früher als geplant.
Am Flughafen Düsseldorf klappte alles reibungslos: Ich hatte bei Aegean ? der größten Fluggesellschaft Griechenlands ? vorab online eingecheckt. Im Flex-Tarif hatte ich nur Fototasche und Trolley dabei. Mit diesem Handgepäck ging es fix durch die Sicherheitskontrolle.
Die Flugzeit kam mir sehr kurz vor, schnell waren wir schon im Landeanflug. Von oben sah ich viel Grün und Blau, also die Natur und das Meer. Nehmt unbedingt einen Fensterplatz, es lohnt sich!
Unterwegs vor Ort im Auto
Vom Flughafen Thessaloniki liegt das Blue Dolphin Resort Hotel rund 80 Kilometer entfernt. Tipp vom Einheimischen Sakis, der im Hotel arbeitet: Nehmt euch am besten am Flughafen einen Mietwagen.
So kommt ihr schneller zum Hotel als mit dem Bus. Außerdem könnt ihr schöne Ausflüge unternehmen und euch die Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Umgebung ansehen.
Blue Dolphin Hotel in Metamorfosi
Beim Ort Metamorfosi nahe des Fingers Sithonia fuhren wir auf das frisch renovierte Blue Dolphin Hotel (4 Sterne) mit seinen 180 Zimmern zu.
Über die Gartenanlage mit Palmen, Kakteen und Aloe Vera sind die zweistöckigen Häuserreihen in Naturfarben verteilt. Davor liegt der kostenlose Parkplatz.
Pool: Schwimmen, Sonnen und Relaxen
Meine Suite lag im zweiten Stock, mit Blick auf den großen Pool. Mindestens einmal pro Tag lief ich hinunter zu dem beheizten Schwimmbad (von 0,60 bis 1,60 Meter tief). Bademantel und Badeschlappen lagen im Zimmer bereit. Ein Handtuch erhaltet ihr gegen eine Kaution an der Poolbar.
Im Blue Dolphin Hotel waren tagsüber viele Gäste auf Ausflügen oder Wandertouren unterwegs. So konnte ich im Pool gemütlich meine Bahnen ziehen. Dort fand ich ebenso problemlos eine freie Liege wie am Sandstrand des Hotels.
Nachdem ich geschwommen war, entspannte ich mich unter einem Sonnenschirm mit Blick auf die Palmen. Bei einer der Kellner:innen bestellte ich etwas zu trinken. Was ich schön fand: Becher und Strohhalm waren recyclebar. Während leise Musik lief, kam ich in Ferienstimmung.
Ihr möchtet abends etwas trinken, z. B. den griechischen Ouzo? Den bekommt ihr in der Poolbar, ihr könnt drinnen und draußen sitzen. Ein schöner Anblick waren die Palmen am Pool beim Sonnenuntergang.
Bei der Poolbar gab es jeden Abend von 21 bis 23 Uhr ein Unterhaltungsprogramm. So erlebte ich etwa ein Musikerduo, zu dessen griechischer Musik einige Gäste ausgelassen tanzten. Oder wie wäre es mit einem Quiz?
Hotelstrand mit vielen Liegen
Vom Pool aus lief ich über die Anlage, überquerte einen kleinen Weg und ging an Olivenbäumen vorbei zum Strand. Das dauert gerade mal ein paar Minuten.
Auf dem langen Sandstrand standen zahlreiche Liegen unter Sonnenschirmen. Ich lag dort gerne mit einem Buch, machte ab und zu eine Pause und schaute auf die Wellen.
Der Strand besitzt übrigens die Blaue Flagge, zu den Kriterien der Umweltauszeichnung gehört eine sehr gute Wasserqualität. Das Wasser war schön klar, es schimmerte in blau und türkis. Zum Baden war mir das Meer Anfang Mai noch zu kühl, doch ich ging immerhin bis zu den Knien hinein.
Falls ihr vergessen habt, etwas einzupacken, dann ist der kleine Hotelshop eure Rettung. Hier gab es etwa Sonnenmilch oder ?brillen. Eine kaufte ich mir, denn meine eigene Brille war zerkratzt.
Essen im Hotelrestaurant
Bei Halbpension sind Frühstücks- und Abendbuffet enthalten. Das Frühstück gab es von 7.30 bis 10 Uhr, das Abendessen von 19 bis 21.30 Uhr.
Ich konnte als veganes Essen Hamburger, Hot Dog oder die griechischen Bifteki-Frikadellen erhalten. Auch rein pflanzliches Eis soll es bald geben.
Ob vegan, vegetarisch, glutenfrei oder Allergien beim Essen ? am besten sagt ihr direkt bei der Buchung Bescheid. Dann können sich die Mitarbeiter:innen darauf einstellen.
Strandrestaurant: Taverne am Meer
Zu meinen Lieblingsorten im Blue Dolphin Hotel gehörte neben Pool und Strand auch das Strandrestaurant. In die Taverne ging ich gerne, um in der Sonne zu essen und aufs Meer zu schauen. Dabei wehte ab und zu ein angenehmer Wind.
Auf der Speisekarte standen viele verschiedene Gerichte. Als Veganerin sucht ich mir unter den vegetarischen Speisen etwas aus und ließ z. B. den Fetakäse weg.
Ich probierte gegrilltes Gemüse (6 Euro), griechischen Salat (9,60 Euro) oder ein Pilzrisotto mit Trüffelöl (12 Euro) ? alles schmeckte richtig, richtig gut. So war ich mit dem Essen sehr happy.
Zum Nachtisch bestellte ich eine Obstplatte. Ich bekam einen großen Teller mit verschiedenen Früchten wie Kiwi, Maracuja, Mandarine, Melone, Beeren und Apfel ? sehr lecker und hübsch angerichtet.
Hotelsuite mit Pool- und Meerblick im Blue Dolphin Hotel
Mein modern eingerichtetes Zimmer im Blue Dolphin Hotel lag wie schon erwähnt beim Pool. Ich freute mich über den großen Raum. Darin befanden sich ein bequemes Bett sowie ein Wohnbereich, der mit einer Schiebetür abgetrennt werden konnte.
Im großen Kleiderschrank mit Safe verstaute ich meine Sachen.
Sehr schön fand ich Regendusche und Badewanne. Im Badezimmer standen auch Pflegeprodukte mit Olivenöl bereit.
Auf dem Zimmer hatte ich einen Kaffeeautomaten und einen Wasserkocher, das war praktisch für zwischendurch. Ansonsten holte ich mir im Shop große Wasserflaschen, die ich im Kühlschrank aufbewahrte.
Richtig genial war mein Balkon. Neben einem Tisch mit Stühlen befanden sich darauf zwei Liegestühle. Hier machte ich es mir an einem Abend bequem, um zu sehen, wie sich der Himmel über den Palmen langsam verfärbte.
Wenn ich ans Geländer trat, sah ich den Pool unter mir liegen, dahinter eine Reihe mit Palmen und dann kam das Meer. An diesem Anblick konnte ich mich einfach nicht sattsehen. Bei meiner Ankunft gegen Sonnenuntergang warfen die Palmen Schatten auf das Wasser und die Ägäis glitzerte in der Sonne.
Aktivurlaub mit Schwimmen, Yoga oder Wellness
Ich schwimme wahnsinnig gerne im Urlaub, das machte ich oft im Hotel.
Außerdem gab es jeden Morgen einen Aushang bei der Rezeption. Darauf fand ich verschiedene Sportangebote wie Yoga, Aqua Aerobics oder Tischtennis. Die Yogamatten wurden auf der kleinen Bühne bei der Poolbar ausgerollt. Außerdem könnt ihr E-Bikes mieten, ob Mountainbikes oder Hollandräder.
Ich probierte das Spa Center aus. Dabei hatte ich Glück und konnte morgens einen Massagetermin für den späten Nachmittag ergattern. Die klassische Rückenmassage kostet 30 Euro für 20 Minuten. Die nette Masseurin knetete sanft meinen Rücken und meine Schultern, das war sehr angenehm.
Hier könnt ihr auch Whirlpool, Sauna oder Dampfbad nutzen.
Besuch im Dorf Metamorfosi
Der kleine Ort liegt rund 1,5 km vom Hotel entfernt. Mit dem Auto seid ihr in ein paar Minuten dort. Ich lief einmal zu Fuß hin, teilweise am Strand entlang.
In Metamorfosi findet ihr Bäckereien, Tavernen sowie kleine Geschäfte mit Souvenirs.
Auf Reisen besuche ich immer gerne lokale Produzenten und Produzentinnen. In der Bäckerei Bakolas zeigte mir Inhaberin Theologia Samara, wie hier Brot hergestellt wird. Zuerst schauten wir uns verschiedene Mehlsorten bzw. Zutaten wie Chia oder Kurkuma an.
Dann knetete sie das ?Großmutterbrot?, bevor sie den Hefeteig zum Ruhen in einen mit Stoff ausgeschlagenen Holzkasten legte. Wir durften mehrere Brotsorten probieren, ich griff bei den veganen zu. Die Bäckerei gehört übrigens zu den Lieferanten des Hotels, auch Kuchen stellt sie her.
In der Konditorei Tassos bewunderte ich das süße Gebäck. Drei Sorten waren vegan, da musste ich natürlich zuschlagen. Darunter war Baklava, das Blätterteiggebäck mit Zuckersirup und jeder Menge Nüsse. Auch Kadaifi mag ich sehr, aus feinem Engelshaar (Teigfäden). Natürlich brachte ich meinem Freund Carsten etwas mit, der mit unserem Hund Buddy zu Hause geblieben war.
Halbinsel Sithonia mit schönen Stränden
Entspannt ihr im Urlaub gerne oder möchtet ihr etwas erleben? Ich habe am liebsten beides. So wollte ich gerne mehr von Chalkidiki sehen.
Ich besuchte mit Sakis im Auto die Landzunge Sithonia. Dort fuhren wir die gewundene Küstenstraße entlang. Wir sahen etwa den bekanntem Lagomandra Beach und die Schildkröteninsel Kelyfos. Die Insel wird so genannt, weil sie wie das Tier geformt ist.
Der Tag war so klar, dass wir in der Ferne sogar den Berg Olymp mit seinen schneebedeckten Gipfeln sehen konnten.
In dem Badeort Neos Marmaras schaute ich auf den langen, fast menschenleeren Strand. Das Meer schwappte in sanften Wellen an Land.
Wenn ihr euch einen Mietwagen mietet, dann ist Sakis Tipp: Einfach am Meer entlang fahren und anhalten, um in einer der Buchten zu baden. Klingt ziemlich gut!
Sithonia: Jeep Safari beim Gebirgszug Itamos
An einem Morgen holte mich Bill Delimitsios ab, Inhaber und Fahrer von Greek Adventures. Es ging auf eine Jeeptour in die Berge. Unser Ziel war die Gebirgskette Itamos auf Sithonia, bis zu 817 Meter hoch.
Bill erzählte mir, dass er mit seinen englisch- und deutschsprachigen Fahrer:innen viele Touren durchführt. Dazu gehören etwa die Jeep Safari Offroad Experience, eine Ausfahrt mit Schwimmen oder zu Weinbergen und Weingut.
Dabei werden mit vier bis sechs Jeeps im Konvoi oft die Berge besucht, der Strand und es gibt ein gemeinsames Mittagessen. Bei Stopps können alle die Aussicht bewundern, Highlights anschauen, Fotos machen oder einen Kaffee trinken.
Start in Nikiti
Wir begannen in Nikiti (rund 2.700 Einwohner:innen). Dort holten wir uns Kaffee, den die Griechen und Griechinnen wohl genauso sehr mögen wie ich. In dem Coffee Shop bestellte ich mir einen Frappé, einen griechischen Eiskaffee. Laut Bill ist aber jetzt Freddo Espresso bei den Einheimischen angesagt, den muss ich auch mal probieren.
Zuerst fuhren wir am Strand von Nikiti mit seinen Beachrestaurants vorbei. Dann schauten wir uns den Ort von oben an.
Ruinen einer alten Kirche
Danach hielten wir an den Ruinen der Basilica of Sophronios aus dem 5. Jahrhundert. Es ist eine der ältesten christlichen Kirche von Südosteuropa.
Unter einem schützenden Dach waren die Überreste genau so zu sehen, wie sie freigelegt wurden. Ich sah schlanke Pfeiler und Mosaike. Es war ein schöner, kostenloser Einblick in die Vergangenheit!
Hinauf in die Berge
Von dort aus ging es bergauf, in die Berge. Wir fuhren auf Feuerschneisen, die gelegt worden waren, um Waldbrände einzudämmen.
Bill erzählte, dass er seit 24 Jahren Offroad Racer ist. Obwohl ?Rennfahrer? nicht das richtige Wort sei. Denn es ginge mehr um Geschick und Fährtensuche in schwierigem Gelände mit Matsch, Schnee oder Flüssen.
Auch spannend: Zwei seiner Jeeps sind für freiwillige Einsätze ausgerüstet, etwa bei Feuer oder Wilderern.
Ich schaute mir den Wald mit seinen Schwarzkiefern im Vorbeifahren an. Wölfe, Füchse, Schakale oder Wildschweine gibt es hier. Ein Falke flog über uns hinweg.
Wenn Riesen kegeln
Wir hielten an einem Platz, an dem gewaltige Steinkugeln zu sehen waren. Der Legende nach haben Riesen sie geworfen. Sie sind aber wohl durch Vulkane entstanden.
Uralter Baum des Todes
Daneben stand der Baum des Todes (Taxus baccata), eine über 2.000 Jahre alte Eibe. Sie ist so giftig, dass früher damit Pfeilspitzen für die Jagd hergerichtet wurden. Heute werden daraus Heilmittel hergestellt.
Weiter Ausblick
Von der Brandwache aus konnten wir die Umgebung überblicken. Wir schauten über Baumwipfel bis hin zum Meer. Am Fuß des Turms wuchsen duftende Oregano, Thymian und Lavendel.
Auf dem Rückweg zum Hotel fuhren wir durch den hübschen Ort Parthenonas.
Die Jeeptour ist toll, um einen Einblick über Sithonia zu bekommen. Bei den Touren seht ihr etwas von den Bergen, Orten bis hin zum Strand.
Ausflug zum Bergdorf Arnea
Mit dem Auto besuchten wir das charmante Dorf Arnea (auch als Arnaia bekannt) auf 600 m Höhe. Dort findet ihr den typischen Bergdorfstil. Im Winter muss es hier mit dem Schnee richtig gemütlich sein, wie Sakis erzählte. Aber auch im Mai fand ich es sehr hübsch.
Wir sahen uns im kleinen Volkskundemuseum die farbenfrohen Teppiche an, die hier traditionell gewebt werden.
Im einem Café mit bunten Stühlen setzten wir uns draußen hin. Wir tranken einen Tee, während mir eine der Cafékatzen um die Beine strich.
Besuch eines Weingutes
Von dort aus waren es nur wenige Minuten bis zum 20 Hektar großen Weingut Claudia Papayianni. Wir stiegen erst hinunter in den kühlen Weinkeller, wo der Wein in den Eichenfässern reifte.
Bei der Weinprobe mit Christos Lykidis verkosteten wir einen Weißwein und einen Rosé. Beide passten perfekt zum warmen Wetter, denn sie waren leicht und schmeckten fruchtig.
Das Tasting gib es übrigens auch als Mittag- oder Abendessen für Gruppen von fünf bis sieben Personen.
Mein Fazit zum Urlaub im Blue Dolphin Hotel
Ich hatte eine richtig schöne Zeit im Blue Dolphin Hotel. Mir gefielen der große Pool, der Hotelstrand mit den vielen Liegen und das Strandrestaurant besonders gut. Vom Balkon meiner Hotelsuite aus hatte ich so einen schönen Ausblick! Die Ausflüge haben mir ebenfalls sehr gefallen, sie waren eine tolle Abwechslung zum Strandurlaub.
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[summary] => (Enthält Werbung) Griechenland ist eines meiner liebsten Reiseziele. Im Mai 2022 besuchte ich erstmals die Halbinsel Chalkidiki in Nordgriechenland. Im Blue Dolphin Hotel in Metamorfosi erwarteten mich ein großer Pool, ein Sandstrand mit Liegen und Taverne sowie Ausflüge zur Landzunge Sithonia. In diesem Artikel findet ihr meine Erfahrungen und Tipps zu Unterkunft und Sehenswürdigkeiten. Griechenland: ... Read more
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(Enthält Werbung) Griechenland ist eines meiner liebsten Reiseziele. Im Mai 2022 besuchte ich erstmals die Halbinsel Chalkidiki in Nordgriechenland. Im Blue Dolphin Hotel in Metamorfosi erwarteten mich ein großer Pool, ein Sandstrand mit Liegen und Taverne sowie Ausflüge zur Landzunge Sithonia. In diesem Artikel findet ihr meine Erfahrungen und Tipps zu Unterkunft und Sehenswürdigkeiten.
Griechenland: Urlaub auf der Halbinsel Chalkidiki
Schon bei meiner ersten Reise verliebte ich mich rettungslos in Griechenland. Ich mag die Menschen, die Kultur, die Strände und das Essen so sehr.
Die Halbinsel Chalkidiki mit 522 km Küste ist auch als Halkidiki bekannt. Sie hat drei ?Finger?: Das sind die Landzungen Kassandra, Sithonia und Athos. Kassandra ist am touristischsten, Sithonia ist ruhiger und bergiger, Athos ist eine autonome Mönchsrepublik und darf nur von Männern mit einem Visum betreten werden.
Ich hatte im Mai Glück mit dem Wetter: Es war bis zu 23 Grad warm, sonnig und meist wolkenfrei. Im September ? wo ich auch schon mal in Griechenland war ? könnt ihr hier bis zu 24 Grad erleben. Frühjahr und Herbst sind meine liebsten Reisezeiten für das Land, da es in der Nebensaison nicht so voll und heiß ist.
Kurzer Flug von Düsseldorf nach Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki ist mit rund 330.000 Einwohner:innen die zweitgrößte Stadt Griechenlands. Der Flug von NRW dorthin dauerte nur rund 2,5 Stunden.
Die Flugzeiten waren klasse: Ich startete um 12.50 Uhr und landete um 16.25 Uhr (es war eine Stunde später als bei uns). Zurück flog ich von 10.15 Uhr bis 12 Uhr, wir landeten jedoch früher als geplant.
Am Flughafen Düsseldorf klappte alles reibungslos: Ich hatte bei Aegean ? der größten Fluggesellschaft Griechenlands ? vorab online eingecheckt. Im Flex-Tarif hatte ich nur Fototasche und Trolley dabei. Mit diesem Handgepäck ging es fix durch die Sicherheitskontrolle.
Die Flugzeit kam mir sehr kurz vor, schnell waren wir schon im Landeanflug. Von oben sah ich viel Grün und Blau, also die Natur und das Meer. Nehmt unbedingt einen Fensterplatz, es lohnt sich!
Unterwegs vor Ort im Auto
Vom Flughafen Thessaloniki liegt das Blue Dolphin Resort Hotel rund 80 Kilometer entfernt. Tipp vom Einheimischen Sakis, der im Hotel arbeitet: Nehmt euch am besten am Flughafen einen Mietwagen.
So kommt ihr schneller zum Hotel als mit dem Bus. Außerdem könnt ihr schöne Ausflüge unternehmen und euch die Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Umgebung ansehen.
Blue Dolphin Hotel in Metamorfosi
Beim Ort Metamorfosi nahe des Fingers Sithonia fuhren wir auf das frisch renovierte Blue Dolphin Hotel (4 Sterne) mit seinen 180 Zimmern zu.
Über die Gartenanlage mit Palmen, Kakteen und Aloe Vera sind die zweistöckigen Häuserreihen in Naturfarben verteilt. Davor liegt der kostenlose Parkplatz.
Pool: Schwimmen, Sonnen und Relaxen
Meine Suite lag im zweiten Stock, mit Blick auf den großen Pool. Mindestens einmal pro Tag lief ich hinunter zu dem beheizten Schwimmbad (von 0,60 bis 1,60 Meter tief). Bademantel und Badeschlappen lagen im Zimmer bereit. Ein Handtuch erhaltet ihr gegen eine Kaution an der Poolbar.
Im Blue Dolphin Hotel waren tagsüber viele Gäste auf Ausflügen oder Wandertouren unterwegs. So konnte ich im Pool gemütlich meine Bahnen ziehen. Dort fand ich ebenso problemlos eine freie Liege wie am Sandstrand des Hotels.
Nachdem ich geschwommen war, entspannte ich mich unter einem Sonnenschirm mit Blick auf die Palmen. Bei einer der Kellner:innen bestellte ich etwas zu trinken. Was ich schön fand: Becher und Strohhalm waren recyclebar. Während leise Musik lief, kam ich in Ferienstimmung.
Ihr möchtet abends etwas trinken, z. B. den griechischen Ouzo? Den bekommt ihr in der Poolbar, ihr könnt drinnen und draußen sitzen. Ein schöner Anblick waren die Palmen am Pool beim Sonnenuntergang.
Bei der Poolbar gab es jeden Abend von 21 bis 23 Uhr ein Unterhaltungsprogramm. So erlebte ich etwa ein Musikerduo, zu dessen griechischer Musik einige Gäste ausgelassen tanzten. Oder wie wäre es mit einem Quiz?
Hotelstrand mit vielen Liegen
Vom Pool aus lief ich über die Anlage, überquerte einen kleinen Weg und ging an Olivenbäumen vorbei zum Strand. Das dauert gerade mal ein paar Minuten.
Auf dem langen Sandstrand standen zahlreiche Liegen unter Sonnenschirmen. Ich lag dort gerne mit einem Buch, machte ab und zu eine Pause und schaute auf die Wellen.
Der Strand besitzt übrigens die Blaue Flagge, zu den Kriterien der Umweltauszeichnung gehört eine sehr gute Wasserqualität. Das Wasser war schön klar, es schimmerte in blau und türkis. Zum Baden war mir das Meer Anfang Mai noch zu kühl, doch ich ging immerhin bis zu den Knien hinein.
Falls ihr vergessen habt, etwas einzupacken, dann ist der kleine Hotelshop eure Rettung. Hier gab es etwa Sonnenmilch oder ?brillen. Eine kaufte ich mir, denn meine eigene Brille war zerkratzt.
Essen im Hotelrestaurant
Bei Halbpension sind Frühstücks- und Abendbuffet enthalten. Das Frühstück gab es von 7.30 bis 10 Uhr, das Abendessen von 19 bis 21.30 Uhr.
Ich konnte als veganes Essen Hamburger, Hot Dog oder die griechischen Bifteki-Frikadellen erhalten. Auch rein pflanzliches Eis soll es bald geben.
Ob vegan, vegetarisch, glutenfrei oder Allergien beim Essen ? am besten sagt ihr direkt bei der Buchung Bescheid. Dann können sich die Mitarbeiter:innen darauf einstellen.
Strandrestaurant: Taverne am Meer
Zu meinen Lieblingsorten im Blue Dolphin Hotel gehörte neben Pool und Strand auch das Strandrestaurant. In die Taverne ging ich gerne, um in der Sonne zu essen und aufs Meer zu schauen. Dabei wehte ab und zu ein angenehmer Wind.
Auf der Speisekarte standen viele verschiedene Gerichte. Als Veganerin sucht ich mir unter den vegetarischen Speisen etwas aus und ließ z. B. den Fetakäse weg.
Ich probierte gegrilltes Gemüse (6 Euro), griechischen Salat (9,60 Euro) oder ein Pilzrisotto mit Trüffelöl (12 Euro) ? alles schmeckte richtig, richtig gut. So war ich mit dem Essen sehr happy.
Zum Nachtisch bestellte ich eine Obstplatte. Ich bekam einen großen Teller mit verschiedenen Früchten wie Kiwi, Maracuja, Mandarine, Melone, Beeren und Apfel ? sehr lecker und hübsch angerichtet.
Hotelsuite mit Pool- und Meerblick im Blue Dolphin Hotel
Mein modern eingerichtetes Zimmer im Blue Dolphin Hotel lag wie schon erwähnt beim Pool. Ich freute mich über den großen Raum. Darin befanden sich ein bequemes Bett sowie ein Wohnbereich, der mit einer Schiebetür abgetrennt werden konnte.
Im großen Kleiderschrank mit Safe verstaute ich meine Sachen.
Sehr schön fand ich Regendusche und Badewanne. Im Badezimmer standen auch Pflegeprodukte mit Olivenöl bereit.
Auf dem Zimmer hatte ich einen Kaffeeautomaten und einen Wasserkocher, das war praktisch für zwischendurch. Ansonsten holte ich mir im Shop große Wasserflaschen, die ich im Kühlschrank aufbewahrte.
Richtig genial war mein Balkon. Neben einem Tisch mit Stühlen befanden sich darauf zwei Liegestühle. Hier machte ich es mir an einem Abend bequem, um zu sehen, wie sich der Himmel über den Palmen langsam verfärbte.
Wenn ich ans Geländer trat, sah ich den Pool unter mir liegen, dahinter eine Reihe mit Palmen und dann kam das Meer. An diesem Anblick konnte ich mich einfach nicht sattsehen. Bei meiner Ankunft gegen Sonnenuntergang warfen die Palmen Schatten auf das Wasser und die Ägäis glitzerte in der Sonne.
Aktivurlaub mit Schwimmen, Yoga oder Wellness
Ich schwimme wahnsinnig gerne im Urlaub, das machte ich oft im Hotel.
Außerdem gab es jeden Morgen einen Aushang bei der Rezeption. Darauf fand ich verschiedene Sportangebote wie Yoga, Aqua Aerobics oder Tischtennis. Die Yogamatten wurden auf der kleinen Bühne bei der Poolbar ausgerollt. Außerdem könnt ihr E-Bikes mieten, ob Mountainbikes oder Hollandräder.
Ich probierte das Spa Center aus. Dabei hatte ich Glück und konnte morgens einen Massagetermin für den späten Nachmittag ergattern. Die klassische Rückenmassage kostet 30 Euro für 20 Minuten. Die nette Masseurin knetete sanft meinen Rücken und meine Schultern, das war sehr angenehm.
Hier könnt ihr auch Whirlpool, Sauna oder Dampfbad nutzen.
Besuch im Dorf Metamorfosi
Der kleine Ort liegt rund 1,5 km vom Hotel entfernt. Mit dem Auto seid ihr in ein paar Minuten dort. Ich lief einmal zu Fuß hin, teilweise am Strand entlang.
In Metamorfosi findet ihr Bäckereien, Tavernen sowie kleine Geschäfte mit Souvenirs.
Auf Reisen besuche ich immer gerne lokale Produzenten und Produzentinnen. In der Bäckerei Bakolas zeigte mir Inhaberin Theologia Samara, wie hier Brot hergestellt wird. Zuerst schauten wir uns verschiedene Mehlsorten bzw. Zutaten wie Chia oder Kurkuma an.
Dann knetete sie das ?Großmutterbrot?, bevor sie den Hefeteig zum Ruhen in einen mit Stoff ausgeschlagenen Holzkasten legte. Wir durften mehrere Brotsorten probieren, ich griff bei den veganen zu. Die Bäckerei gehört übrigens zu den Lieferanten des Hotels, auch Kuchen stellt sie her.
In der Konditorei Tassos bewunderte ich das süße Gebäck. Drei Sorten waren vegan, da musste ich natürlich zuschlagen. Darunter war Baklava, das Blätterteiggebäck mit Zuckersirup und jeder Menge Nüsse. Auch Kadaifi mag ich sehr, aus feinem Engelshaar (Teigfäden). Natürlich brachte ich meinem Freund Carsten etwas mit, der mit unserem Hund Buddy zu Hause geblieben war.
Halbinsel Sithonia mit schönen Stränden
Entspannt ihr im Urlaub gerne oder möchtet ihr etwas erleben? Ich habe am liebsten beides. So wollte ich gerne mehr von Chalkidiki sehen.
Ich besuchte mit Sakis im Auto die Landzunge Sithonia. Dort fuhren wir die gewundene Küstenstraße entlang. Wir sahen etwa den bekanntem Lagomandra Beach und die Schildkröteninsel Kelyfos. Die Insel wird so genannt, weil sie wie das Tier geformt ist.
Der Tag war so klar, dass wir in der Ferne sogar den Berg Olymp mit seinen schneebedeckten Gipfeln sehen konnten.
In dem Badeort Neos Marmaras schaute ich auf den langen, fast menschenleeren Strand. Das Meer schwappte in sanften Wellen an Land.
Wenn ihr euch einen Mietwagen mietet, dann ist Sakis Tipp: Einfach am Meer entlang fahren und anhalten, um in einer der Buchten zu baden. Klingt ziemlich gut!
Sithonia: Jeep Safari beim Gebirgszug Itamos
An einem Morgen holte mich Bill Delimitsios ab, Inhaber und Fahrer von Greek Adventures. Es ging auf eine Jeeptour in die Berge. Unser Ziel war die Gebirgskette Itamos auf Sithonia, bis zu 817 Meter hoch.
Bill erzählte mir, dass er mit seinen englisch- und deutschsprachigen Fahrer:innen viele Touren durchführt. Dazu gehören etwa die Jeep Safari Offroad Experience, eine Ausfahrt mit Schwimmen oder zu Weinbergen und Weingut.
Dabei werden mit vier bis sechs Jeeps im Konvoi oft die Berge besucht, der Strand und es gibt ein gemeinsames Mittagessen. Bei Stopps können alle die Aussicht bewundern, Highlights anschauen, Fotos machen oder einen Kaffee trinken.
Start in Nikiti
Wir begannen in Nikiti (rund 2.700 Einwohner:innen). Dort holten wir uns Kaffee, den die Griechen und Griechinnen wohl genauso sehr mögen wie ich. In dem Coffee Shop bestellte ich mir einen Frappé, einen griechischen Eiskaffee. Laut Bill ist aber jetzt Freddo Espresso bei den Einheimischen angesagt, den muss ich auch mal probieren.
Zuerst fuhren wir am Strand von Nikiti mit seinen Beachrestaurants vorbei. Dann schauten wir uns den Ort von oben an.
Ruinen einer alten Kirche
Danach hielten wir an den Ruinen der Basilica of Sophronios aus dem 5. Jahrhundert. Es ist eine der ältesten christlichen Kirche von Südosteuropa.
Unter einem schützenden Dach waren die Überreste genau so zu sehen, wie sie freigelegt wurden. Ich sah schlanke Pfeiler und Mosaike. Es war ein schöner, kostenloser Einblick in die Vergangenheit!
Hinauf in die Berge
Von dort aus ging es bergauf, in die Berge. Wir fuhren auf Feuerschneisen, die gelegt worden waren, um Waldbrände einzudämmen.
Bill erzählte, dass er seit 24 Jahren Offroad Racer ist. Obwohl ?Rennfahrer? nicht das richtige Wort sei. Denn es ginge mehr um Geschick und Fährtensuche in schwierigem Gelände mit Matsch, Schnee oder Flüssen.
Auch spannend: Zwei seiner Jeeps sind für freiwillige Einsätze ausgerüstet, etwa bei Feuer oder Wilderern.
Ich schaute mir den Wald mit seinen Schwarzkiefern im Vorbeifahren an. Wölfe, Füchse, Schakale oder Wildschweine gibt es hier. Ein Falke flog über uns hinweg.
Wenn Riesen kegeln
Wir hielten an einem Platz, an dem gewaltige Steinkugeln zu sehen waren. Der Legende nach haben Riesen sie geworfen. Sie sind aber wohl durch Vulkane entstanden.
Uralter Baum des Todes
Daneben stand der Baum des Todes (Taxus baccata), eine über 2.000 Jahre alte Eibe. Sie ist so giftig, dass früher damit Pfeilspitzen für die Jagd hergerichtet wurden. Heute werden daraus Heilmittel hergestellt.
Weiter Ausblick
Von der Brandwache aus konnten wir die Umgebung überblicken. Wir schauten über Baumwipfel bis hin zum Meer. Am Fuß des Turms wuchsen duftende Oregano, Thymian und Lavendel.
Auf dem Rückweg zum Hotel fuhren wir durch den hübschen Ort Parthenonas.
Die Jeeptour ist toll, um einen Einblick über Sithonia zu bekommen. Bei den Touren seht ihr etwas von den Bergen, Orten bis hin zum Strand.
Ausflug zum Bergdorf Arnea
Mit dem Auto besuchten wir das charmante Dorf Arnea (auch als Arnaia bekannt) auf 600 m Höhe. Dort findet ihr den typischen Bergdorfstil. Im Winter muss es hier mit dem Schnee richtig gemütlich sein, wie Sakis erzählte. Aber auch im Mai fand ich es sehr hübsch.
Wir sahen uns im kleinen Volkskundemuseum die farbenfrohen Teppiche an, die hier traditionell gewebt werden.
Im einem Café mit bunten Stühlen setzten wir uns draußen hin. Wir tranken einen Tee, während mir eine der Cafékatzen um die Beine strich.
Besuch eines Weingutes
Von dort aus waren es nur wenige Minuten bis zum 20 Hektar großen Weingut Claudia Papayianni. Wir stiegen erst hinunter in den kühlen Weinkeller, wo der Wein in den Eichenfässern reifte.
Bei der Weinprobe mit Christos Lykidis verkosteten wir einen Weißwein und einen Rosé. Beide passten perfekt zum warmen Wetter, denn sie waren leicht und schmeckten fruchtig.
Das Tasting gib es übrigens auch als Mittag- oder Abendessen für Gruppen von fünf bis sieben Personen.
Mein Fazit zum Urlaub im Blue Dolphin Hotel
Ich hatte eine richtig schöne Zeit im Blue Dolphin Hotel. Mir gefielen der große Pool, der Hotelstrand mit den vielen Liegen und das Strandrestaurant besonders gut. Vom Balkon meiner Hotelsuite aus hatte ich so einen schönen Ausblick! Die Ausflüge haben mir ebenfalls sehr gefallen, sie waren eine tolle Abwechslung zum Strandurlaub.
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[description] => After a forced break of three years, we went back to Scotland in April 2022. The occasion was the review of all tours for the second edition of our travel guide “Scotland with children?*. So we mainly visited places that we already knew. This way we had a good opportunity to compare Scotland before and ... Read more
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After a forced break of three years, we went back to Scotland in April 2022. The occasion was the review of all tours for the second edition of our travel guide “Scotland with children?*. So we mainly visited places that we already knew. This way we had a good opportunity to compare Scotland before and after Corona and Brexit.
So that they don’t get lost in my overly long travel report, I have the topics entry requirements, Corona measures in practice and supply situation released.
First of all: I am writing here as a travel blogger, author of one travel guide* and from the current experience as a traveller. I did some research and thanks to repeated short stays I know Scotland quite well. But I’m not a proven expert on British or Scottish politics. I am reporting my personal impressions. These are all snapshots from our research trip to Scotland in April 2022.
Our findings in a nutshell
Scotland is still beautiful!
Entry has not become more complicated, but takes longer.
Corona is practically irrelevant in Scotland.
Everything has gotten more expensive (but where isn’t?).
The supply situation in the supermarket and at the gas station is better than in Germany (except for fruit and vegetables).
In our eyes, the biggest change was due to climate change: Everything is bone dry.
I wrote a very detailed report of our trip here: Scotland during the Easter holidays.
Above all, it was a very nice trip with very good weather?
Scotland after Brexit: Entry in 2022
Since this year, Brexit has taken full effect. Entry into Great Britain is now only possible with a valid passport. Each family member needs their own photo ID. The ID card is no longer sufficient. However, a visa is not required for regular holiday trips.
In practice, not much has changed. Since Great Britain was never a member of the Schengen Agreement, there were always passport controls. We had the impression that it was taking longer. Maybe that’s just because every passport has to be opened and scanned. But I think the questions about the purpose of the stay are also new. When leaving the country we had to open the trunk. ? But we have had this experience before when entering and leaving Great Britain. We found the staff to be extremely friendly.
If you want to go to the UK, you now need passports.
So: get passports for everyone in good time and plan enough time at the border!
Corona measures in Scotland summer 2022
Since April 18, 2022, no corona measures have been in force in Scotland. Since February, all requirements for crossing the border have been eliminated. No obligation to test, certainly not an obligation to vaccinate. For a while, wearing masks in Scotland (unlike England) was still mandatory in retail outlets. But that too is over now.
We were traveling across this crossing in Scotland. After the 18th, we still saw notices in many shops asking for masks to be worn voluntarily. In the supermarket, maybe half were still wearing a face covering ? at most. (In general, there were hardly any FFP2 masks to be seen, but mostly colorful fabric masks or scarves.)
Notice in the Campbeltown cinema. (The staff weren’t wearing masks, by the way.)
The numbers still certify Scotland many Covid diseases. (Public Health Scotland has updated daily figures here out.) As a tourist, you hardly come into contact with the Corona situation. There are no public test centers around every corner (at least we didn’t see any). Nobody checks the vaccination status. 2G, 3G ? none of that exists in Scotland. Whether you get Covid or not has become a private matter.
Interestingly, even professed cautious people in Scotland are much more concerned about distancing and disinfecting hands and surfaces than wearing masks. The fact that aerosol can spread over two meters in closed rooms and cause infections does not seem to have gotten around yet.
In addition, in conversations with Scots, we have repeatedly come across the conviction that the pandemic is being managed much better and measures are being implemented so much more efficiently than the English. (To what extent this is true, we could not compare.)
The situation in Scotland: Our impressions
I always find the general mood in Scotland exciting. Of course, it’s not easy to assess those on a two-week vacation. Especially not if you spend most of your time outside in the beautiful nature. I will therefore only record a few observations and try to refrain from half-baked attempts at interpretation.
Provides a general assessment now post local elections across the UK this short BBC report. (For a comprehensive picture you would of course have to look at different media from different camps. The state broadcaster naturally looks at the matter more unionistly and from the direction of England.)
The Yellow Press was more concerned with details during our trip. The fact that the Scottish Prime Minister herself no longer wore a mask was the ultimate excitement.
Brexit and independence
When we were last in Scotland in 2018, I got the impression that the excitement about Brexit had already subsided compared to 2017. In 2022 we have hardly encountered the topic as such. (However, we also had fewer encounters with people overall. So it’s quite possible that it was solely because of that.)
I have the impression that most people have come to terms with it. Of course, some are also waiting for the next referendum. ? Okay, actually, coming to think of it, everyone we’ve broached the subject with (well, three out of three) seems to assume that Scotland will secede from Britain sooner or later.
A number of houses on Arran, for example, were decorated with SNP logos.
I’ve only seen Union Jacks on official landmarks and on two individual houses in Ardrossan. However, that was also the case in 2018. In any case, there is no sign of an acute mood of rebellion. (But you would probably have to do more research in the metropolitan areas.)
Ukraine and War
My impression is that the Ukraine war is having less of an impact on the general mood in Scotland than in Germany. By that I don’t mean the solidarity of the people ? it’s enormous. In many places we saw Ukrainian flags. The war also seems to be further away emotionally for the Scots than in Germany.
For example, there is no awareness of saving gas and no panic buying. Flour and oil are available in sufficient quantities and are not rationed. (We did a bit of countermeasures. After my mother wrote to me that she couldn’t find a scrap of wheat flour at home in three different supermarkets, we exported eight kilos of British flour.)
Wheat flour is available in Scotland and goes into our luggage.
supply situation in Scotland
So self-catering holidays ? or at all ? will not be a problem in Scotland in 2022 either. In my opinion, however, the fruit and vegetable departments of the supermarkets were less well stocked. That in turn is probably due to Brexit. (If I understand that correctly, customs clearance is not yet working well. Since the trucks stand for a long time due to a lack of personnel and processes that have not yet been established, fresh goods rot on the way or have been canceled until further notice.)
On a Tuesday afternoon, the fruit and vegetable department at an Aldi’s on the west coast of Scotland looks a bit grim. Expensive airborne goods are more likely to be available. Imports from southern EU neighboring countries, such as Dutch greenhouses, are probably problematic.
Overall, however, the supply situation in Scotland is currently very good. Compared to Germany, we even experienced them as better in April 2022. ? Because basic foods such as flour, oil and rice are available in sufficient quantities.
Same shop, same day, ?bread? department.
Refueling was no problem at all in Scotland. The prices for diesel were even slightly cheaper than in Germany at the same time. The headlines about supply bottlenecks are yesterday’s news.
More about Scotland
There are many more tips for traveling to Scotland (with children) here in the family4travel blog. This article gives an overview of the now more than 30 experience reports from the packing list to the experience report of the ?Scotland ferry?: Scotland with children ? our concentrated experiences.
We would love to say thanks to the author of this post for this awesome content
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[summary] => After a forced break of three years, we went back to Scotland in April 2022. The occasion was the review of all tours for the second edition of our travel guide “Scotland with children?*. So we mainly visited places that we already knew. This way we had a good opportunity to compare Scotland before and ... Read more
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After a forced break of three years, we went back to Scotland in April 2022. The occasion was the review of all tours for the second edition of our travel guide “Scotland with children?*. So we mainly visited places that we already knew. This way we had a good opportunity to compare Scotland before and after Corona and Brexit.
So that they don’t get lost in my overly long travel report, I have the topics entry requirements, Corona measures in practice and supply situation released.
First of all: I am writing here as a travel blogger, author of one travel guide* and from the current experience as a traveller. I did some research and thanks to repeated short stays I know Scotland quite well. But I’m not a proven expert on British or Scottish politics. I am reporting my personal impressions. These are all snapshots from our research trip to Scotland in April 2022.
Our findings in a nutshell
Scotland is still beautiful!
Entry has not become more complicated, but takes longer.
Corona is practically irrelevant in Scotland.
Everything has gotten more expensive (but where isn’t?).
The supply situation in the supermarket and at the gas station is better than in Germany (except for fruit and vegetables).
In our eyes, the biggest change was due to climate change: Everything is bone dry.
I wrote a very detailed report of our trip here: Scotland during the Easter holidays.
Above all, it was a very nice trip with very good weather?
Scotland after Brexit: Entry in 2022
Since this year, Brexit has taken full effect. Entry into Great Britain is now only possible with a valid passport. Each family member needs their own photo ID. The ID card is no longer sufficient. However, a visa is not required for regular holiday trips.
In practice, not much has changed. Since Great Britain was never a member of the Schengen Agreement, there were always passport controls. We had the impression that it was taking longer. Maybe that’s just because every passport has to be opened and scanned. But I think the questions about the purpose of the stay are also new. When leaving the country we had to open the trunk. ? But we have had this experience before when entering and leaving Great Britain. We found the staff to be extremely friendly.
If you want to go to the UK, you now need passports.
So: get passports for everyone in good time and plan enough time at the border!
Corona measures in Scotland summer 2022
Since April 18, 2022, no corona measures have been in force in Scotland. Since February, all requirements for crossing the border have been eliminated. No obligation to test, certainly not an obligation to vaccinate. For a while, wearing masks in Scotland (unlike England) was still mandatory in retail outlets. But that too is over now.
We were traveling across this crossing in Scotland. After the 18th, we still saw notices in many shops asking for masks to be worn voluntarily. In the supermarket, maybe half were still wearing a face covering ? at most. (In general, there were hardly any FFP2 masks to be seen, but mostly colorful fabric masks or scarves.)
Notice in the Campbeltown cinema. (The staff weren’t wearing masks, by the way.)
The numbers still certify Scotland many Covid diseases. (Public Health Scotland has updated daily figures here out.) As a tourist, you hardly come into contact with the Corona situation. There are no public test centers around every corner (at least we didn’t see any). Nobody checks the vaccination status. 2G, 3G ? none of that exists in Scotland. Whether you get Covid or not has become a private matter.
Interestingly, even professed cautious people in Scotland are much more concerned about distancing and disinfecting hands and surfaces than wearing masks. The fact that aerosol can spread over two meters in closed rooms and cause infections does not seem to have gotten around yet.
In addition, in conversations with Scots, we have repeatedly come across the conviction that the pandemic is being managed much better and measures are being implemented so much more efficiently than the English. (To what extent this is true, we could not compare.)
The situation in Scotland: Our impressions
I always find the general mood in Scotland exciting. Of course, it’s not easy to assess those on a two-week vacation. Especially not if you spend most of your time outside in the beautiful nature. I will therefore only record a few observations and try to refrain from half-baked attempts at interpretation.
Provides a general assessment now post local elections across the UK this short BBC report. (For a comprehensive picture you would of course have to look at different media from different camps. The state broadcaster naturally looks at the matter more unionistly and from the direction of England.)
The Yellow Press was more concerned with details during our trip. The fact that the Scottish Prime Minister herself no longer wore a mask was the ultimate excitement.
Brexit and independence
When we were last in Scotland in 2018, I got the impression that the excitement about Brexit had already subsided compared to 2017. In 2022 we have hardly encountered the topic as such. (However, we also had fewer encounters with people overall. So it’s quite possible that it was solely because of that.)
I have the impression that most people have come to terms with it. Of course, some are also waiting for the next referendum. ? Okay, actually, coming to think of it, everyone we’ve broached the subject with (well, three out of three) seems to assume that Scotland will secede from Britain sooner or later.
A number of houses on Arran, for example, were decorated with SNP logos.
I’ve only seen Union Jacks on official landmarks and on two individual houses in Ardrossan. However, that was also the case in 2018. In any case, there is no sign of an acute mood of rebellion. (But you would probably have to do more research in the metropolitan areas.)
Ukraine and War
My impression is that the Ukraine war is having less of an impact on the general mood in Scotland than in Germany. By that I don’t mean the solidarity of the people ? it’s enormous. In many places we saw Ukrainian flags. The war also seems to be further away emotionally for the Scots than in Germany.
For example, there is no awareness of saving gas and no panic buying. Flour and oil are available in sufficient quantities and are not rationed. (We did a bit of countermeasures. After my mother wrote to me that she couldn’t find a scrap of wheat flour at home in three different supermarkets, we exported eight kilos of British flour.)
Wheat flour is available in Scotland and goes into our luggage.
supply situation in Scotland
So self-catering holidays ? or at all ? will not be a problem in Scotland in 2022 either. In my opinion, however, the fruit and vegetable departments of the supermarkets were less well stocked. That in turn is probably due to Brexit. (If I understand that correctly, customs clearance is not yet working well. Since the trucks stand for a long time due to a lack of personnel and processes that have not yet been established, fresh goods rot on the way or have been canceled until further notice.)
On a Tuesday afternoon, the fruit and vegetable department at an Aldi’s on the west coast of Scotland looks a bit grim. Expensive airborne goods are more likely to be available. Imports from southern EU neighboring countries, such as Dutch greenhouses, are probably problematic.
Overall, however, the supply situation in Scotland is currently very good. Compared to Germany, we even experienced them as better in April 2022. ? Because basic foods such as flour, oil and rice are available in sufficient quantities.
Same shop, same day, ?bread? department.
Refueling was no problem at all in Scotland. The prices for diesel were even slightly cheaper than in Germany at the same time. The headlines about supply bottlenecks are yesterday’s news.
More about Scotland
There are many more tips for traveling to Scotland (with children) here in the family4travel blog. This article gives an overview of the now more than 30 experience reports from the packing list to the experience report of the ?Scotland ferry?: Scotland with children ? our concentrated experiences.
We would love to say thanks to the author of this post for this awesome content
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Food Pharmacy Store AB’s privacy policy
Food Pharmacy Store AB (?Food Pharmacy?) works to ensure that your privacy is protected when using our services. Food Pharmacy is responsible for the personal data you send to us in accordance with the Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
In this privacy policy, we inform you about why and in what way we process personal data and how we use cookies. Here you can also read about what you as a registered person have for rights and where you can turn to with questions or comments related to Food Pharmacy’s personal data processing. The privacy policy was last updated in September 2019.
What kind of personal data do we collect?
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[summary] => Food Pharmacy Store AB’s privacy policy Food Pharmacy Store AB (?Food Pharmacy?) works to ensure that your privacy is protected when using our services. Food Pharmacy is responsible for the personal data you send to us in accordance with the Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In this privacy policy, we inform you about why and in ... Read more
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Food Pharmacy Store AB’s privacy policy
Food Pharmacy Store AB (?Food Pharmacy?) works to ensure that your privacy is protected when using our services. Food Pharmacy is responsible for the personal data you send to us in accordance with the Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
In this privacy policy, we inform you about why and in what way we process personal data and how we use cookies. Here you can also read about what you as a registered person have for rights and where you can turn to with questions or comments related to Food Pharmacy’s personal data processing. The privacy policy was last updated in September 2019.
What kind of personal data do we collect?
Kund We collect personal information that you send to us, e.g. when you place orders and contact our customer service. The personal information that you send to us can e.g. include contact information, date of birth and payment information. In addition, we may collect certain personal data from external sources, e.g. credit information and address updates. When we do customer surveys, all user information is anonymized. Our legal basis for this personal data processing is to be able to fulfill the agreement against you as a customer or to be able to fulfill obligations according to law. Personal data is stored for 3 years.
Newsletters and offers Personal information is also collected when registering our newsletter. If you have bought an item from us before, we also process your contact information in order to be able to send out offers to you. Such personal data processing is based on our legitimate interest. If you have been reached by unwanted mailings from us, you have, in accordance with the GDPR and the Marketing Act, always the right to oppose further mailings. You do this by clicking on the link in the email itself or by contacting us at info@foodpharmacy.se.
Membership If you are a member of Food Pharmacy, we process your contact information and the information you provide in your profile. This processing of your personal data is required for us to be able to fulfill our obligations under the agreement / terms of membership. Personal data is stored until membership ends.
How do we use your personal information? For the following purposes:
to give you as a customer as good an experience as possible
to manage your personal account at Food Pharmacy (if you choose to create one)
to process your orders and returns and to contact you regarding your orders.
to compile statistics
to meet the legislator’s accounting requirements
to market our products to you
to send customer surveys to you
Where is your personal information stored? The data are stored within the European Economic Area (EEA).
What are your rights? You have the right to request information about the personal information we have about you. If your information is incorrect, incomplete or irrelevant, you can request that it be corrected or deleted. However, we can not delete your data in cases where there is a statutory requirement for storage for e.g. accounting rules, or when there are other legal reasons why the data must be saved. You also have the right to contact Datainspektionen at datainspektionen@datainspektionen.se to submit a complaint.
Who has access to your personal information? We never sell, exchange or pass on your personal information for marketing purposes to third parties outside of Food Pharmacy. Information passed on to third parties is only used to provide the above services to you, e.g. carriers in connection with the delivery of goods, media agencies for the distribution of newsletters and credit information or debt collection agencies for information checks to verify identity, credit or debt collection.
We protect your personal information We have technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access. We continuously adapt our security measures. Our payment agents process your card and personal data in accordance with the international security standard. You can read more about these standards on our suppliers’ websites – Klarna.se and Stripe.com.
Cookies A cookie is a text file that is saved on your computer or mobile device and is retrieved from it on later visits to our website. Food Pharmacy uses cookies to improve and simplify your visit. We do not use cookies to store personal information or to spread information to third parties. You can easily delete cookies from your computer or mobile device via the browser, or surf in anonymous mode.
We use cookies from third parties to collect statistics in aggregate form in analysis tools such as Google Analytics. The cookies used are both permanent and temporary cookies (session cookies). Permanent cookies are stored as files on your computer or mobile device for a maximum of 24 months. Temporary cookies are deleted when you close the browser.
To get more information about cookies and the Electronic Communications Act, you can visit the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency’s website.
Personal data manager Food Pharmacy Store AB is responsible for the personal data that you send to us in accordance with the Data Protection Ordinance (GDPR).
Food Pharmacy AB Riddargatan 20 114 51 Stockholm Email: info@foodpharmacy.se, jonna.andersson@foodpharmacy.se
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[description] => Monday evening 9 May, the permanent agricultural spokespersons in the House of Representatives showed themselves in a round table discussion to catch up on food security in the world and how the Netherlands can contribute to this. One of the most important comments came from the German Marion Jansen, Director of Trade and Agriculture at ... Read more
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Monday evening 9 May, the permanent agricultural spokespersons in the House of Representatives showed themselves in a round table discussion to catch up on food security in the world and how the Netherlands can contribute to this. One of the most important comments came from the German Marion Jansen, Director of Trade and Agriculture at the OECD. “Let’s stop saying that Ukraine and Russia account for almost 30% of world wheat trade.” That is true, but Ukraine makes with its 33 million tons of wheat only a fraction (less than 4%) of world production. The Russians like to sell their grain in rubles and at top prices and they even expect a large harvest.
Cookie makers, pasta makers and bread makers are chasing the scarce flour that is not as scarce as they think
China and EU are by far the largest wheat producers
With her words, Jansen expressed a realism that is hard to find in the media and politics. To demonstrate this, we, in collaboration with arable and agricultural raw materials journalist Lourens Gengler, proposed USDA-data a table of figures (see below) showing the most relevant factors in their relationship. This shows that the EU and China equally to be world champions in grain production. The EU appears to be far ahead of the US as an exporter of wheat to the world market (which makes up only a quarter of total production) and is almost as big as Russia as a major power in the global wheat market.
The major buyers on the world market – because they do not grow enough wheat themselves – are North Africa, the Middle East and China, as well as Nigeria and Bangladesh. There hunger and then revolt can strike if millions of people can no longer afford their bread or other grain products. In a number of African countries, in particular Egypt and Yemen, and Bangladesh, this situation is actually building up.
That certainly applies now that India – just like Argentina – exports wheat cease? India ranks third in global wheat production – after the EU and China and well ahead of Russia – and has the potential to improve yields on its vast acreage. The vast country is world champion in wheat acreage, but – just like Australia – gets less grain from it than it could if more optimal production processes could be applied. In dry Australia – just like India – the production per hectare has been improving for years thanks to improved techniques.
The (de facto small) production of Ukraine can therefore be absorbed in the world if we are technically willing and able to organize it. The big obstacles are including in transport. Due to Covid and the still strict policy of President Xi in China, that became 10 times more expensive than before. Who can do that by, for example, appointing a Food Commissioner (like I recently suggested), would like to organize better can prevent a lot of harm.
For the coming years, the world should now organize itself. For now, only the US does that
Contradictory EU policies
Last week, US President Joe Biden announced that he wanted to make more fertilizer than the market would on its own to produce more grain for the world market. In the EU, on the other hand, we are going to cut back on production in order to make it greener and because we think we have little business in the world market, while we are by far the most important player on the world market together with Russia for the basic product wheat.
The EU apparently chooses differently in the field of food than in the field of energy; EU Vice-President and Leader of the Green Deal is ready to cut and burn more trees to end our dependence on Russian oil and gas. That’s a bad idea ecologically, but geopolitically it’s justifiable. Those who respect the contradictory ideological leaps of European politicians should be able to observe coolly that the potential to keep Africa out of the turmoil lies in India, the US, Australia and Argentina. There, the yields of enormously expansive fields can be increased. A Food Commissioner could sort it out, bring prices down and save many millions from hunger.
Meanwhile, panic reigns and thus high prices. Cookie bakers, pasta makers and bread bakers are chasing the scarce flour that is not as scarce as they think. This psychological effect causes high prices in the short term that lead to hunger and revolt. For the coming years, the world should now organize itself. For now, only the US is doing that.
We are in a vicious circle ???? – prices rise – country forbids export – rich countries and speculators buy more quickly – prices are rising more – enz.
Result: poor countries are the victims of price increases, even though there is still enough wheat. https://t.co/UuHX9o457n
? André Hoogendijk (@andrehoogendijk) May 15, 2022
We would love to say thanks to the author of this short article for this incredible material
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[summary] => Monday evening 9 May, the permanent agricultural spokespersons in the House of Representatives showed themselves in a round table discussion to catch up on food security in the world and how the Netherlands can contribute to this. One of the most important comments came from the German Marion Jansen, Director of Trade and Agriculture at ... Read more
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Monday evening 9 May, the permanent agricultural spokespersons in the House of Representatives showed themselves in a round table discussion to catch up on food security in the world and how the Netherlands can contribute to this. One of the most important comments came from the German Marion Jansen, Director of Trade and Agriculture at the OECD. “Let’s stop saying that Ukraine and Russia account for almost 30% of world wheat trade.” That is true, but Ukraine makes with its 33 million tons of wheat only a fraction (less than 4%) of world production. The Russians like to sell their grain in rubles and at top prices and they even expect a large harvest.
Cookie makers, pasta makers and bread makers are chasing the scarce flour that is not as scarce as they think
China and EU are by far the largest wheat producers
With her words, Jansen expressed a realism that is hard to find in the media and politics. To demonstrate this, we, in collaboration with arable and agricultural raw materials journalist Lourens Gengler, proposed USDA-data a table of figures (see below) showing the most relevant factors in their relationship. This shows that the EU and China equally to be world champions in grain production. The EU appears to be far ahead of the US as an exporter of wheat to the world market (which makes up only a quarter of total production) and is almost as big as Russia as a major power in the global wheat market.
The major buyers on the world market – because they do not grow enough wheat themselves – are North Africa, the Middle East and China, as well as Nigeria and Bangladesh. There hunger and then revolt can strike if millions of people can no longer afford their bread or other grain products. In a number of African countries, in particular Egypt and Yemen, and Bangladesh, this situation is actually building up.
That certainly applies now that India – just like Argentina – exports wheat cease? India ranks third in global wheat production – after the EU and China and well ahead of Russia – and has the potential to improve yields on its vast acreage. The vast country is world champion in wheat acreage, but – just like Australia – gets less grain from it than it could if more optimal production processes could be applied. In dry Australia – just like India – the production per hectare has been improving for years thanks to improved techniques.
The (de facto small) production of Ukraine can therefore be absorbed in the world if we are technically willing and able to organize it. The big obstacles are including in transport. Due to Covid and the still strict policy of President Xi in China, that became 10 times more expensive than before. Who can do that by, for example, appointing a Food Commissioner (like I recently suggested), would like to organize better can prevent a lot of harm.
For the coming years, the world should now organize itself. For now, only the US does that
Contradictory EU policies
Last week, US President Joe Biden announced that he wanted to make more fertilizer than the market would on its own to produce more grain for the world market. In the EU, on the other hand, we are going to cut back on production in order to make it greener and because we think we have little business in the world market, while we are by far the most important player on the world market together with Russia for the basic product wheat.
The EU apparently chooses differently in the field of food than in the field of energy; EU Vice-President and Leader of the Green Deal is ready to cut and burn more trees to end our dependence on Russian oil and gas. That’s a bad idea ecologically, but geopolitically it’s justifiable. Those who respect the contradictory ideological leaps of European politicians should be able to observe coolly that the potential to keep Africa out of the turmoil lies in India, the US, Australia and Argentina. There, the yields of enormously expansive fields can be increased. A Food Commissioner could sort it out, bring prices down and save many millions from hunger.
Meanwhile, panic reigns and thus high prices. Cookie bakers, pasta makers and bread bakers are chasing the scarce flour that is not as scarce as they think. This psychological effect causes high prices in the short term that lead to hunger and revolt. For the coming years, the world should now organize itself. For now, only the US is doing that.
We are in a vicious circle ???? – prices rise – country forbids export – rich countries and speculators buy more quickly – prices are rising more – enz.
Result: poor countries are the victims of price increases, even though there is still enough wheat. https://t.co/UuHX9o457n
? André Hoogendijk (@andrehoogendijk) May 15, 2022
We would love to say thanks to the author of this short article for this incredible material
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[title] => The 3 Steps To Summer Challenge ? menu for the third week ? Anna Lewandowska ? healthy plan by Ann
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[description] => Time flies fast! Second week of the challenge Three Steps To Summer with the classic diet at level 1: A Good Start is coming to an end. How’s it going? Let me remind you that the second step of the challenge is diet and 3 main rules: white sugar detox; resignation from fast food, colorful ... Read more
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Time flies fast! Second week of the challenge Three Steps To Summer with the classic diet at level 1: A Good Start is coming to an end. How’s it going? Let me remind you that the second step of the challenge is diet and 3 main rules: white sugar detox; resignation from fast food, colorful sweetened drinks, highly processed food and individually tailored to your needs menu, which can be found in the application Diet & Training by Ann (HERE).
We are not slowing down and we continue to work! There is another type of diet ahead of us, this time it will be Low IG ?
Menu for the third week of the challenge
The Low IG diet consists of menus based on products with a low glycemic index. You will also not find wheat and cow’s milk in it. It is ideal if you want to limit the consumption of simple sugars and act prophylactically to reduce the risk of diseases related to abnormal blood sugar levels. 5 delicious and healthy meals are waiting for you: 3 main and 2 snacks.
I will remind you what to do to use special menus dedicated to the challenge:
STEP 1: change the settings and type of diet – go to the tab Profileclick gear icon i Diet settings;
STEP 2: selection Low IG diets and the relevant date (05/15/2022);
STEP 3: go to the tab Diet and on the day of the week of the challenge;
STEP 4: selecting options Show the menu and a special menu labeled the concrete floor.
HERE you will find a full list of meals that are waiting for you in the next week with the Low IG diet ?
I wrote more about menus for the duration of the challenge in the previous weeks HERE and HERE. If you have doubts about changing the settings – check them out.
I am waiting for you on the mat, have a good week! ?
DOWNLOAD THE APP NOW >>
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[summary] => Time flies fast! Second week of the challenge Three Steps To Summer with the classic diet at level 1: A Good Start is coming to an end. How’s it going? Let me remind you that the second step of the challenge is diet and 3 main rules: white sugar detox; resignation from fast food, colorful ... Read more
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Time flies fast! Second week of the challenge Three Steps To Summer with the classic diet at level 1: A Good Start is coming to an end. How’s it going? Let me remind you that the second step of the challenge is diet and 3 main rules: white sugar detox; resignation from fast food, colorful sweetened drinks, highly processed food and individually tailored to your needs menu, which can be found in the application Diet & Training by Ann (HERE).
We are not slowing down and we continue to work! There is another type of diet ahead of us, this time it will be Low IG ?
Menu for the third week of the challenge
The Low IG diet consists of menus based on products with a low glycemic index. You will also not find wheat and cow’s milk in it. It is ideal if you want to limit the consumption of simple sugars and act prophylactically to reduce the risk of diseases related to abnormal blood sugar levels. 5 delicious and healthy meals are waiting for you: 3 main and 2 snacks.
I will remind you what to do to use special menus dedicated to the challenge:
STEP 1: change the settings and type of diet – go to the tab Profileclick gear icon i Diet settings;
STEP 2: selection Low IG diets and the relevant date (05/15/2022);
STEP 3: go to the tab Diet and on the day of the week of the challenge;
STEP 4: selecting options Show the menu and a special menu labeled the concrete floor.
HERE you will find a full list of meals that are waiting for you in the next week with the Low IG diet ?
I wrote more about menus for the duration of the challenge in the previous weeks HERE and HERE. If you have doubts about changing the settings – check them out.
I am waiting for you on the mat, have a good week! ?
DOWNLOAD THE APP NOW >>
We want to thank the writer of this write-up for this awesome content
Beim Ort Metamorfosi nahe des Fingers Sithonia fuhren wir auf das frisch renovierte 
Meine Suite lag im zweiten Stock, mit Blick auf den großen Pool. Mindestens einmal pro Tag lief ich hinunter zu dem beheizten Schwimmbad (von 0,60 bis 1,60 Meter tief). Bademantel und Badeschlappen lagen im Zimmer bereit. Ein Handtuch erhaltet ihr gegen eine Kaution an der Poolbar.
Vom Pool aus lief ich über die Anlage, überquerte einen kleinen Weg und ging an Olivenbäumen vorbei zum Strand. Das dauert gerade mal ein paar Minuten.
Zu meinen Lieblingsorten im 
Ich probierte gegrilltes Gemüse (6 Euro), griechischen Salat (9,60 Euro) oder ein Pilzrisotto mit Trüffelöl (12 Euro) ? alles schmeckte richtig, richtig gut. So war ich mit dem Essen sehr happy.
Mein modern eingerichtetes Zimmer im 
Richtig genial war mein Balkon. Neben einem Tisch mit Stühlen befanden sich darauf zwei Liegestühle. Hier machte ich es mir an einem Abend bequem, um zu sehen, wie sich der Himmel über den Palmen langsam verfärbte.
Ich schwimme wahnsinnig gerne im Urlaub, das machte ich oft im Hotel.
Der kleine Ort liegt rund 1,5 km vom Hotel entfernt. Mit dem Auto seid ihr in ein paar Minuten dort. Ich lief einmal zu Fuß hin, teilweise am Strand entlang.
Entspannt ihr im Urlaub gerne oder möchtet ihr etwas erleben? Ich habe am liebsten beides. So wollte ich gerne mehr von Chalkidiki sehen.
In dem Badeort Neos Marmaras schaute ich auf den langen, fast menschenleeren Strand. Das Meer schwappte in sanften Wellen an Land.
An einem Morgen holte mich Bill Delimitsios ab, Inhaber und Fahrer von Greek Adventures. Es ging auf eine Jeeptour in die Berge. Unser Ziel war die Gebirgskette Itamos auf Sithonia, bis zu 817 Meter hoch.
Danach hielten wir an den Ruinen der Basilica of Sophronios aus dem 5. Jahrhundert. Es ist eine der ältesten christlichen Kirche von Südosteuropa.
Von dort aus ging es bergauf, in die Berge. Wir fuhren auf Feuerschneisen, die gelegt worden waren, um Waldbrände einzudämmen.
Von der Brandwache aus konnten wir die Umgebung überblicken. Wir schauten über Baumwipfel bis hin zum Meer. Am Fuß des Turms wuchsen duftende Oregano, Thymian und Lavendel.
Mit dem Auto besuchten wir das charmante Dorf Arnea (auch als Arnaia bekannt) auf 600 m Höhe. Dort findet ihr den typischen Bergdorfstil. Im Winter muss es hier mit dem Schnee richtig gemütlich sein, wie Sakis erzählte. Aber auch im Mai fand ich es sehr hübsch.
Wir sahen uns im kleinen Volkskundemuseum die farbenfrohen Teppiche an, die hier traditionell gewebt werden.
Von dort aus waren es nur wenige Minuten bis zum 20 Hektar großen Weingut Claudia Papayianni. Wir stiegen erst hinunter in den kühlen Weinkeller, wo der Wein in den Eichenfässern reifte.
Ich hatte eine richtig schöne Zeit im Blue Dolphin Hotel. Mir gefielen der große Pool, der Hotelstrand mit den vielen Liegen und das Strandrestaurant besonders gut. Vom Balkon meiner Hotelsuite aus hatte ich so einen schönen Ausblick! Die Ausflüge haben mir ebenfalls sehr gefallen, sie waren eine tolle Abwechslung zum Strandurlaub.
* and from the current experience as a traveller. I did some research and thanks to repeated short stays I know Scotland quite well. But I’m not a proven expert on British or Scottish politics. I am reporting my personal impressions. These are all snapshots from our research trip to Scotland in April 2022.
