Monthly Archives: February 2012

The Bradford CAMRA Beer Festival 2012

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Hector

It is possible to leave Glasgow at the end of the working day and still reach Bradford in time for the end of the middle day of this festival.  Ricky had everything in place when Hector entered the Victoria Hall, … Continue reading →

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Athens Day 4 – A feeling of Home

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Hector

This would be a day of relaxation.  We set off to find the Beer Academy in daylight and found that we had been on the right street twice already, they are no more it appeared. There was a lengthy walk … Continue reading →

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An afternoon in Aegina, without Bier, Athens Evening 3 – with

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Hector

Today was forecasted to be the warmest and sunniest day of our Athens stay, it is also Valentine’s Day.  I offer the Lady a Greek Island, she accepts.  Aegina is just of the coast in the Saronic Gulf, it is … Continue reading →

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Athens Day 2 – Carpe Diem

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Hector

Hector was out of his pit at 07.00, two hours writing before a superb breakfast, then out for lunch. 14.00 was the intended time, however a coffee stop saw Hector presented with an illustrated menu, how could I resist? Stuffed … Continue reading →

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Athens Day 1 – A Noisy Welcome

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Hector

Athens Airport was in darkness as we touched down ten minutes ahead of schedule. Mr Stelios has provided a direct Edinburgh (of course) flight to Athens. As soon as it was announced, Hector had flights booked for myself and Marg, … Continue reading →

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The Staggs, again, so soon.

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Hector

A day and a night in Musselburgh We take our Bier seriously. The title of this Blog should be sufficient a give-away to the fact that we will travel within reason, and within acceptable economic parameters, to consume the best … Continue reading →

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