The Greek Holiday with a Twist - Original Writing

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The Greek Holiday with a Twist - Original Writing

That fantastic day had arrived. I had waited long enough for this

holiday, two years, five months, three weeks and three days to be

exact. Stuffing all our suitcases, with the limited amount of clothes

we were allowed to take, we hurried downstairs to live our dream.

'Come on, Harry'. Shouted mum, standing with her hand on the round,

and brass doorknob, halfway walking out of the door.

'O.k., o.k, I'm coming' I said in an excited voice.

Dad was continuously beeping at the car horn. This felt great; I was

determined to have a great time.

After a fractious journey, we arrived on the dock, and there she sat,

silently sophisticated but just big enough to fit us all on board. The

waves lapped the side of the boat, which gave off a refreshing spray.

The other car had arrived, with my parent's best friends waving

franticly at us. We all piled on our separate boats, as each family

had a boat each for a two-week trip around the Greek islands. Dad took

the helm and the journey began.

The first thing on my mind was to find out what the weather forecast

was for the next day, considering we were getting off the boat at

Corfu. To enjoy the two hundred kilometres of coastline with long

golden, sandy, white pebble and shingle beaches. Also to enjoy our

two-week plan of fun-packed activities, which tomorrow included a trek

up the hills to experience the breathtaking panoramic scenery,

overlooking the quaint fishing harbours.

Tuning in the radio, the weather was on the change again.

'Tomorrow there will be a southerly wind, up to force two or three.'

Announced the weather forecast man.

We crashed out underneath the starry clad sky. Only to find us still

there the next morning watching the sun rises. What a sight it was,

the sky filled with rainbow colours with a red blanket acting like an

over sheet. In the distance, our friends on the other boat were

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