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Plakias => PlakChat => Topic started by: George on February 07, 2006, 01:18:49 PM
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We all know want we like about Plakias and we all comment on the good, the bad and the ugly at times, but is there anything missing that you would like to see. Perhaps more of what's already there, or something completely new?
We've discussed the likes of Macdonalds, and the thought's of speeding bananas being dragged around the bay was screamed at by all, so let's not go there.
In my opinion, there's not much missing or, that could be improved.
My only thought's were that there could be more 'authentic' local bars and tavernas, not that there's anything wrong with the ones that are there.
As it's quiet at the moment, I thought this might be a good idea for discussion, there again...
george g...
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We all know want we like about Plakias and we all comment on the good, the bad and the ugly at times, but is there anything missing that you would like to see. Perhaps more of what's already there, or something completely new?
We've discussed the likes of Macdonalds, and the thought's of speeding bananas being dragged around the bay was screamed at by all, so let's not go there.
In my opinion, there's not much missing or, that could be improved.
My only thought's were that there could be more 'authentic' local bars and tavernas, not that there's anything wrong with the ones that are there.
As it's quiet at the moment, I thought this might be a good idea for discussion, there again...
george g...
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Hi George,As you say in my opion theres not much missing,maybe a little more live (background) music in some local bars. regards Alex G
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A weekly market would be fine. With fruits, herbs, raki, wine from local farmers, fish and meat, arts and crafts. And maybe a small dancehall with the right music for old men like me... But we didn't miss much at all yet and the more things they add the more we fear that it will change the place in a way we will not like so much... For our childrens welfare we were sometimes happy to find the doctor and the pharmacy right in town.
Shinaria
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I'd like to see a permanent site, as well as the beach outlet for Lefteris, the Donut Man.
As a far ender , I tend to leave the beach before he gets to it, and I get withdrawal symtoms when I don't get my extra vitamins .
george g...
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I'd like to see a permanent site, as well as the beach outlet for Lefteris, the Donut Man.
As a far ender , I tend to leave the beach before he gets to it, and I get withdrawal symtoms when I don't get my extra vitamins .
george g...
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Are you sure it's nothing to do with the Viagra effect?
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Ti, ti, ti;
Donut Man? Please tell me what I've been missing and when. I have been to Plakias for the past 4 years now, twice a year, June and September and have never seen the Donut Man. We normally go to either Souda Bay (which I love) or Shinaria (the scenery on the way is stunning) for our daily swim, although we have also spent time at Plakias beach. Where is he located?
Joolz.
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Ti, ti, ti;
Donut Man? Please tell me what I've been missing and when. I have been to Plakias for the past 4 years now, twice a year, June and September and have never seen the Donut Man. We normally go to either Souda Bay (which I love) or Shinaria (the scenery on the way is stunning) for our daily swim, although we have also spent time at Plakias beach. Where is he located?
Joolz.
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Here you can find him in action:
[a href=\"http://www.creteisland.gr/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pos=11]http://www.creteisland.gr/gallery/displayi...up&cat=0&pos=11[/url]
Leen
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Ti, ti, ti;
Donut Man? Please tell me what I've been missing and when. I have been to Plakias for the past 4 years now, twice a year, June and September and have never seen the Donut Man. We normally go to either Souda Bay (which I love) or Shinaria (the scenery on the way is stunning) for our daily swim, although we have also spent time at Plakias beach. Where is he located?
Joolz.
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Here you can find him in action:
[a href=\"http://www.creteisland.gr/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pos=11]http://www.creteisland.gr/gallery/displayi...up&cat=0&pos=11[/url]
Leen
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Or use the search facility on this site to find out more about him. Type in 'Donut Man'
george g...
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Ti, ti, ti;
Donut Man? Please tell me what I've been missing and when. I have been to Plakias for the past 4 years now, twice a year, June and September and have never seen the Donut Man. We normally go to either Souda Bay (which I love) or Shinaria (the scenery on the way is stunning) for our daily swim, although we have also spent time at Plakias beach. Where is he located?
Joolz.
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Here you can find him in action:
[a href=\"http://www.creteisland.gr/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pos=11]http://www.creteisland.gr/gallery/displayi...up&cat=0&pos=11[/url]
Leen
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([url]http://index.php?[/url]act=findpost&pid=5367\")
Or use the search facility on this site to find out more about him. Type in 'Donut Man'
george g...
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Let's make it easy for Joolz:
[a href=\"http://www.plakias.co.uk/beachpopups/donut.htm]http://www.plakias.co.uk/beachpopups/donut.htm[/url]
Leen
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I'd like to see a permanent site, as well as the beach outlet for Lefteris, the Donut Man.
As a far ender , I tend to leave the beach before he gets to it, and I get withdrawal symtoms when I don't get my extra vitamins .
george g...
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Are you sure it's nothing to do with the Viagra effect?
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Nothing wrong with a little extra backup
george g...
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A weekly market would be fine. With fruits, herbs, raki, wine from local farmers, fish and meat, arts and crafts. And maybe a small dancehall with the right music for old men like me... But we didn't miss much at all yet and the more things they add the more we fear that it will change the place in a way we will not like so much... For our childrens welfare we were sometimes happy to find the doctor and the pharmacy right in town.
Shinaria
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I agree, and it would be good to see more watermelons on sale, right off the pick-up truck.
I would also like Greek elections to be held more often, as the mobile loudspeakers liven up the place. (just joking)
Tom
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A weekly market would be fine. With fruits, herbs, raki, wine from local farmers, fish and meat, arts and crafts. And maybe a small dancehall with the right music for old men like me... But we didn't miss much at all yet and the more things they add the more we fear that it will change the place in a way we will not like so much... For our childrens welfare we were sometimes happy to find the doctor and the pharmacy right in town.
Shinaria
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I agree, and it would be good to see more watermelons on sale, right off the pick-up truck.
I would also like Greek elections to be held more often, as the mobile loudspeakers liven up the place. (just joking)
Tom
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I quote (free translated) from a Dutch travel magazine “Reizen” February 06:
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Plakias:
Without doubt we stayed there much too short for an honest opinion, however when we say “tourist train”, you know enough……………
Festos is on top of the hill. We leave the archaeological site and drive in the direction of Plakias. No “concrete” tourism however empty beer tins on the beach, which do reveal our worst expectations. ……………………..
Unquote
Conclusion:
Plakias needs following improvements:
No litter on the beach: I.e.: Littering tourists should be stripped naked and deported to the far end.
Tourist train to be camouflaged (preferably by olive tree branches)
The only remarks we have:
the hardness of the Cretan mattresses. Slightly softer is preferred.
sometimes an electric kettle, a shower hook, and
dry toiletpaper after a shower.
Leen
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the one thing I'd love to added to Plakias is to be linked to the south coast ferry route
at present it runs from paleohora, souyia, agia roumelli, loutro, spakia
IMHO it would be great for the town
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the one thing I'd love to added to Plakias is to be linked to the south coast ferry route
maybe it could stop at Frangokastello as well.
Failing that, they should reinstate the bus to sphakia.
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the one thing I'd love to added to Plakias is to be linked to the south coast ferry route
I agree with you on this one Chris.
Nice to see you back in the Forum after several weeks away. I wasn't the only one to wonder if you were OK.
Mike
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the one thing I'd love to added to Plakias is to be linked to the south coast ferry route
at present it runs from paleohora, souyia, agia roumelli, loutro, spakia
IMHO it would be great for the town
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Ferries
Reminds me of a story found on the web
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Leen
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The one thing I absolutely hate about Plakias...
THE TRAIN
What I'd like is... to see it GONE!!
How about a POLL?
george g...
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What's wrong with the train? Its been around for ages and i think it's part of the village! I have not used it much but it never bothers me being there.
Barny.
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What's wrong with the train? Its been around for ages and i think it's part of the village! I have not used it much but it never bothers me being there.
Barny.
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I agree with Barny- what is the harm-
Santa
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What's wrong with the train? Its been around for ages and i think it's part of the village! I have not used it much but it never bothers me being there.
Barny.
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Agreed - We've only used the train a few times but found it an interesting and relaxing way to travel. A Poll would be interseting - I'm sure everyone has an opinion on it.
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The one thing I absolutely hate about Plakias...
THE TRAIN
What I'd like is... to see it GONE!!
How about a POLL?
george g...
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Keep the train but what about " The Fountain"
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Fountain plus strong wind = ?
Barny.
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Fountain plus strong wind = ?
Barny.
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Fountain plus touristtrain =
[a href=\"http://www.virtourist.com/europe/crete/34.htm]http://www.virtourist.com/europe/crete/34.htm[/url]
Leen
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the one thing I'd love to added to Plakias is to be linked to the south coast ferry route
I agree with you on this one Chris.
Nice to see you back in the Forum after several weeks away. I wasn't the only one to wonder if you were OK.
Mike
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i'm in fine fettle, thanks Mike
just been too involved in other projects
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i must be loosing it - what fountain????????????????
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The fountain is where the old yellow post office was! i did like the old post office, trying to talk throught that small metal grill and then putting the post in the yellow rusty post box! ahh the good old days. what else was there?
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The fountain is where the old yellow post office was! i did like the old post office, trying to talk throught that small metal grill and then putting the post in the yellow rusty post box! ahh the good old days. what else was there?
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i must be loosing it - what fountain????????????????
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This little train and small fountain:
[a href=\"http://www.virtourist.com/europe/crete/34.htm]Tjook Tjook Blub Blub[/url]
Leen
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i must be loosing it - what fountain????????????????
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This little train and small fountain:
[a href=\"http://www.virtourist.com/europe/crete/34.htm]Tjook Tjook Blub Blub[/url]
Leen
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i'm glad it wasn't just me who didn't notice the fountain!
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oh my god - when was that built...now i'm really worried, if that was there in july then i am definetly staying off the raki this year - my memory doesn't recall that at all
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What are you guys on, I'd been away for four years and the fountain was the first thing I noticed as I got off the bus 2 years ago. You cannot miss it (although, that's not true, obviously) it's directly opposite the Forum by the bridge.
Looks pretty, but it is a bit of a joke when the wind gets up. The water goes everywhere but where it should!
I say we keep it!
george g...
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no raki for me this year then - i'm kind off hoping i get back there and go "ah that fountain" coz looking at the picture i aint got a clue
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Sheryl, if you didn't notice the fountain you definitely need to stay off the raki.
But you should now see the harbour wall, now being painted in abstract style!!!!!
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Abstact Style???????
Your doing this on purpose, aren't you guys??
george g...
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hi ali
i'm really worried now - maybe i've seen it once too often that it just doesn't register or maybe its the lack of raki in scotland thats effected my memory
and as for the abstract wall....its anybodys guess if i notice it.......i'll probably be typing in 3 years "what abstract wall" i'll blame it on my age
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The Donut Man is one of the very reasons to visit the beach. Not for the donuts my friends but for his sayings which are extremely enjoyable while sipping a cold beer. If extra vitaminas and very fresh and delicious doesn't convince you, then I dont know what will
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The Donut Man is one of the very reasons to visit the beach. Not for the donuts my friends but for his sayings which are extremely enjoyable while sipping a cold beer. If extra vitaminas and very fresh and delicious doesn't convince you, then I dont know what will
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hi Waldork, welcome to the forum,
you know...i've never had any of his donuts!!
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If extra vitaminas and very fresh and delicious doesn't convince you, then I dont know what will.............
George knows, don't you George?
Leen
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If extra vitaminas and very fresh and delicious doesn't convince you, then I dont know what will.............
George knows, don't you George?
Leen
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Yes! you bet, 'nuth said.
george g...
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By the way: I don't know if someone else mentioned: the fountain is broken and out of order...
shinaria
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By the way: I don't know if someone else mentioned: the fountain is broken and out of order...
shinaria
good god Alf! you were only out there two weeks and the place is wrecked!
never mind...we'll blame Tom
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Thanks Chris, next order please!
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I could think of a few things but perhaps not suited to this forum!
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Your wish is my command.
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good god Alf! you were only out there two weeks and the place is wrecked!
never mind...we'll blame Tom
Yes please, I'll take full responsibility
Thanks Chris, next order please!
What about that kretaeindom place?
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What about that kretaeindom place?
ok Alf.. your next mission, should you choose to take it is ( cue mission impossible music)
kretaeindom
( shall we arrange alf's next visit? )
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Need further information... The question may sound stupid, but what is the kretaeindom?
After so much destruction: What about a donation of a few olive-trees for the burnt areas? We could buy, plant and water till they are grown up and call it the PlakformsForest.
shinarialf
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Alf,
they are the wonderful people that want to make Plakias , the new Damnoni
new development thread (http://forums.plakias.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=827)
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Aaaah yes, sure, how could I forget... That's worth the effort...
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I'm probably going to be hated for this but what I always miss when I'm in Plakias is a good rock music club. But then again could the place support another club, we saw what happened to Meltemi
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I'm probably going to be hated for this but what I always miss when I'm in Plakias is a good rock music club. But then again could the place support another club, we saw what happened to Meltemi
Just stay tuned and wait till next year. I know that a top DJ from Rethymno is planning a "happening " item towards the FAR END. More info as the plans get solidified.
Santa
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Just stay tuned and wait till next year. I know that a top DJ from Rethymno is planning a "happening " item towards the FAR END. More info as the plans get solidified.
Santa
groovey!
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Don't like the look of this and all the major sewer work along the beach road, even antonis has had to cut two meters of the front of his place.
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But then again could the place support another club, we saw what happened to Meltemi
is it really closed for ever???!?
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yes its really closed - shame really they could of had one more season out of it...it's still standing but they have ripped out the bar and done away with the outside part. they could have left it till october if they weren't planning building just yet
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yes its really closed - shame really they could of had one more season out of it...it's still standing but they have ripped out the bar and done away with the outside part. they could have left it till october if they weren't planning building just yet
Yes it's a shame as now it just looks a mess! Has any one been to the newly refurbished Finikas? It was due to open when we were there in June but in true Greek style in was not ready in time..
Rowena & Carl
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yes - not a patch on the meltemi in my opinion. different atmosphere and music - or maybe i'm getting to old. we only ever went a few nights and that was enough for me - we spent more time going between the ostraco, smerna and the beach bar
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Don't like the look of this and all the major sewer work along the beach road, even antonis has had to cut two meters of the front of his place.
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yes - not a patch on the meltemi in my opinion. different atmosphere and music - or maybe i'm getting to old. we only ever went a few nights and that was enough for me - we spent more time going between the ostraco, smerna and the beach bar
Been the last couple of weekends. Had a great time. It was mainly Greeks in there with a lot of greek music being played, which I now prefer. Not sure what is like out of August, I know Meltemi got very 'Greek' at this time as well.
Ali
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Guess where you're taking me on Saturday night Ali!
I certainly agree with you about Greek music, there is a really good current pop scene in Greece, which is great when you get into it - and when you can find the tunes! Look for artists like Anna Vissi, Sakis Roubas etc.
I was in Finikas on its opening night a few years back - that was a great evening. Went in a few times after, but it was mainly full of drinkers, not dancers, and the atmosphere was totally different from Meltemi.
Now that it has no competition, I'm hoping it will really take off (and it's a shorter walk back my room!). By the way, any dancers are always welcome to warm up upstairs in Ostraco!
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I`m an ecstatic wanderer to Plakias for the past 18 or so years, and loved the Meltemi. However, it sounds like the Finikas is now THE PLACE TO GO. Was in Plakias in June, but did not see it! Rather like a fellow contributor to this site who did not see the fountain, I`m putting the cause down to not only raki but wonderful home-made feta in Myrthios!! Will be wandering to Plakias Youth Hostel in a few weeks`time so please tell me where I can find Finikas!
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I`m an ecstatic wanderer to Plakias for the past 18 or so years, and loved the Meltemi. However, it sounds like the Finikas is now THE PLACE TO GO.
I think now the Finikas is the ONLY PLACE TO GO, since the Metelmi is closed
I`m putting the cause down to not only raki but wonderful home-made feta in Myrthios!!
Yuuuummm...! sounds very good!
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yeh i'm the clown who didn't see the fountain - but after this years visit i realise i had seen it but not properly finished.
finikas is the old hexagon if that helps - if not go behind the platia and you'll find it there
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Going back to what John said about Greek pop music, I have a few cd's that Pavlos gave me in August but would like to get some more "chart" hits.
Any idea where i would start to look?
Just sitting here at work playing some now and wish i was there!
Barny.
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Going back to what John said about Greek pop music, I have a few cd's that Pavlos gave me in August but would like to get some more "chart" hits.
Any idea where i would start to look?
Just sitting here at work playing some now and wish i was there!
Barny.
Hi Barny
If you go to Rethymnon, go to the car park at the entrance to the old town and facing the archway take a left, there's a good record shop just down on the left hand side.
I recommend 'Orama' by Vasili Salaes amongst others that he's done, not exactly chart stuff but it's puts me in the mood. It was done with Vangelis.
The women who works in there will be very impressed with you when you ask for it.
george g...
Sorry Barny, just read this back and you've already been, perhaps next year. You can't get this in the UK!
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Hi Barny
If you go to Rethymnon, go to the car park at the entrance to the old town and facing the archway take a left, there's a good record shop just down on the left hand side.
I recommend 'Orama' by Vasili Salaes amongst others that he's done, not exactly chart stuff but it's puts me in the mood. It was done with Vangelis.
The women who works in there will be very impressed with you when you ask for it.
george g...
Sorry Barny, just read this back and you've already been, perhaps next year. You can't get this in the UK!
Being a sad internet shopping and Google freak...
You can buy and download it here (http://www.emusic.com/album/10858/10858070.html).
Or you can get the CD from here (http://www.greekcity.com/music/music5cont.taf?_function=detail&gcvvideo_uid1=1425), shipping is a bit pricey though from Canada.
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Thanks for the info!
I have now ordered this disk and look forward to playing it !
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If you like greek music a little bit off the traditional "tourist sounds" you should have an ear on the great work of "pyx lax" [or: pix lax] one of the most famous modern greek groups and George Dalaras. Together they perform on the live album "Iera Odo".
shinaria
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If you like greek music a little bit off the traditional "tourist sounds" you should have an ear on the great work of "pyx lax" [or: pix lax] one of the most famous modern greek groups and George Dalaras. Together they perform on the live album "Iera Odo".
shinaria
Sounds good! I have just ordered that one too!
There is a Iera odo part two as well but i will see what this one is like first.
I bet i have the only medical room playing greek music? !!
Barny.
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Well the ORAMA disc is playing now and its not too bad!!
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Well the ORAMA disc is playing now and its not too bad!!
Hope you like it Barny, I've got three or four others by Salaeus all very similar, if you want them and can't find them on the Net, I'll let you know what they are
george g...
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After his success with Eurovision, Sakis Roubas is worth a listen to - and Anna Vissi has become a favourite with me too.
I was in HMV in Oxford Street a few weeks ago - they have quite a large selection of Greek music - and are usually happy to let you listen to a few tracks before buying (although I do find some of their imports a little expensive)
Also - we did check out Finikas on a saturday night. It was worth the visit! Interesting to see a very local scene, with a good proportion of Greek music being played. There must have been a waiter from every taverna in town there! The music was very loud though - there was no chance to chat. With Meltemi, you could pop outside to give your ears a rest and have a quiet drink and chat, but that's not possible at Finikas.
We walked past what's left of Meltemi several times on the way to Manolis' beach bar. We had several great (and very late) nights there. Manolis is using that building across the road for toilet and storage facilities - one wonders - could this be the next Meltemi? We decided it would be perfect!
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What i'd like is to find somewhere in england where i can get hold of some raki!
We ran out last night and Ruth needs her evening "nightcap".
Any ideas anyone, or do i have to go back to Crete?
I found a shop selling Mythos !
Barny.
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Try this Barny it looks a bit pricey compared with what were used to though:
http://www.thedrinkshop.com/products/nlpde...;OVMTC=standard (http://www.thedrinkshop.com/products/nlpdetail.php?prodid=834&afwinid=98765&OVRAW=Raki&OVKEY=raki&OVMTC=standard)
george g...
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george
that's turkish raki, rather than cretan
it's really just like ouzo, it tastes of aniseed and clouds up when mixed with water
i imagine the cretans use the same word as crete was once part of the ottoman empire