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Plakias / Re: Taxi Share in September 2014
« on: April 22, 2014, 07:49:13 PM »
I would agree that the coach service is a cheap and reliable way of getting to Plakias: I use it all the time.

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Plakias / Re: Weather in August
« on: April 15, 2014, 07:18:59 PM »
Last year August was unusual in that whilst it was hot, it was not unbearably so, and the wind was not strong.

Noopsy

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Plakias / Re: Holidays booked
« on: December 31, 2013, 12:16:15 PM »
I think that recently people have been forgetting to enter their trip details on the calendar.  I always check before going to see who else is in resort but invariably I'm the only one!  (And I know that that is not the case.)  And yes, you can make an entry without generating a topic but I can't think how right now.

Noopsy 

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Plakias / Re: Plakias in slow decline
« on: November 19, 2013, 02:52:11 PM »
When I visited Plakias in August I thought that there were maybe fewer people than last year (there was no shortage of sunbeds at the far end) but certainly no signs that the resort was in terminal decline as is being alleged here. On the contrary - it seemed to be as bustling as ever, and I can't wait to go back next year.

Noopsy   

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Plakias / Re: Just Returned
« on: October 29, 2013, 02:07:50 PM »
I don't see how reporting "insider" information or personal experiences can be termed "derogatory".  So long as no malice is intended, negative as well as positive remarks should be encouraged so as to paint a true and complete picture.

Noopsy

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Plakias / Re: Just Returned
« on: October 24, 2013, 07:01:38 PM »

Worst meal of the stay was probably the Lysseus. The matriarch was not talkative at all, there was no atmosphere or background music, just everybody talking in hushed tones in case they got a row from grumpy knickers. The food was fine, but there are plenty of friendlier places to choose from.
One of the locals (who shall remain nameless) informed me when I was there in August that the Lysseos has lost a lot of business due to madam's demeanour.  I also noticed that she was less friendly than usual which made me feel uncomfortable.

Noopsy

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Where to go / Re: Live Bouzuki
« on: September 18, 2013, 06:07:33 PM »
Good review.  I liked the bit about "resistance songs" and "German audience" though I think the nature of them would have been lost on it (as it would have been on me) which makes it all the more ironic.

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Where to eat...or not! / Re: Restaurants in Plakias
« on: September 12, 2013, 07:02:28 PM »
In connection with writing a few reviews for Tripadvisor, I've updated my list of restaurants in Plakias.  Again I stress that I've compiled it for my own use, and that, yes, it is therefore subjective.  I'm only posting it on the forum as a service to any newcomers to Plakias who might like to use it as a starting point when deciding where to go for their evening meal.  I do appreciate that those of us who know Plakias well have already got their own favourites and opinions on the eating places there, and will not necessarily agree with the comments I have made.

Noopsy 

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PlakChat / Piranhas sighted in Plakias Bay!
« on: September 03, 2013, 05:50:19 PM »
No, not really...but is it just me, or has anyone else noticed that the fish in the sea have acquired an increasing taste for human flesh?  Time was when you could stay in the water as long as you liked unmolested.  Then, early in the morning you might get a nip.  Now you can get bitten if you go in in the early afternoon.  The fish seem to have lost all fear of us; I've seen a group make a bee-line for my legs the moment I plant them on the sea bed.  And they swim up inquisitively when I'm snorkelling.  Now where did I put that spear gun...       

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Gossip / Re: Rachi?
« on: August 30, 2013, 04:40:10 PM »

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Holiday Companies / Re: Small Planet Airlines
« on: August 30, 2013, 04:23:56 PM »
Small Planet Airlines are liable for massive payouts for delays but will probably get away with it being based in Lithuainia/Poland.
Grahame

Shouldn't do as they are an EU airline.

Noopsy

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Gossip / Rachi?
« on: August 23, 2013, 05:08:32 PM »
After finishing my meal at the Gorgona the other night I asked for the bill.  The owner said something to me in Greek.  All I could make out was the word "rachi".  I asked him if he meant "raki" to which he replied, "Μπραβο!".  This was odd as the "ch" sound does not exist in the Greek language.  So, to all you linguists out there: is "rachi" the Cretan dialect for "raki"?

Noopsy

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Plakias / Re: It's gone very quiet !
« on: August 23, 2013, 04:55:05 PM »
The conditions at present are much as what you might expect during September:  not too hot, very little wind, but...loads of free sunbeds at the far end!  ;)

Noopsy

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Where to eat...or not! / Re: Sirocco Restaurant
« on: August 16, 2013, 05:27:44 PM »
Oh, the Sirocco is another matter altogether!

Noopsy

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Where to eat...or not! / Re: Sirocco Restaurant
« on: August 06, 2013, 06:59:50 PM »
Yep - with regard to Christos, the only thing I would recommend is to avoid it!

Noopsy

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