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Where to eat...or not! / Good eating revival

« on: June 23, 2004, 07:04:42 PM »

Know the Taverna well and had the most fantastic Tuna steaks there last year, even the kids enjoyed them !! Agree, the situation right by the water is superb, and as I recall the price was pretty reasonable - be back there this year for sure...
Totally agree with you as well on the little Souvlaki place - what a goldmine. How well I remember waiting for a 'large order' to be ready, being apologised to by the owner and asked if we minded waiting......with a beer or two whilst we were waiting 'on the house'. Yep went back there a few times as well, and very early (or was it very late) in the morning with severe 'munchies' after an evening putting the world to rights over a Mythos or two (or was is 10) on our balcony...marvellous.

Down to single digits in weeks now and getting very excited again..........

Enjoy all who go...........

Pritch

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Holiday Companies / Caravel

« on: June 16, 2004, 08:29:54 AM »

Another one to try would be City Cars in Heraklion. We used them last year, met at the airport and met in Heraklion when we returned the car. Little Atos, clean comfy, a/c and sipped petrol - 300 Euros - ALL IN. Got the same deal this year again for the same price.Speak with George on - citycar@her.forthnet.gr.
Nice guy , friendly and helpful.
Car came with a full tank of gas, map of the Island, emergency numbers etc. Was at the airport when we wanted and considering I booked it blind on the Net before we went out was very pleasantly surprised, hence using them again.
Happy hunting and good luck.

Pritch

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PlakChat / Far Enders

« on: June 15, 2004, 01:52:08 PM »

Hi All,
as a regular to Plak we have checked out a few of the local swimming/snorkelling beaches - Lefgoya/Damnoni/Souda, but have never actually been to the Eastern end of Plak itself !
We are back in August and was wondering if you could give me some idea as to what its like for snorkelling etc.
Admit I love the Souda end as its got our favourite Taverna - Gallini, where many a long lunch has been spent most enjoyably.
I know a lot of you prefer the 'far end' so grateful to know what its like by comparison, as may well give it a go this August.
We will have a car so assume parking is no problem, ut hey, you guys know all about it so looking forward to your replies.

Thanks

Pritch
 

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Plakias / we r 1st timers

« on: June 02, 2004, 04:22:56 PM »

Kazi,
am sure you will enjoy and the wind won't bother you - if it does indeed blow go with it, just don't sit on any sun loungers !!

Just go and enjoy the peace and tranquility of Plakias.......

Pritch

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PlakChat / Bedtime Reading

« on: June 02, 2004, 04:01:16 PM »

Greetings all, and trust everyone well and looking forward to the Summer ahead. Myself, am off on the 17th August 'en famile' and can't wait to get back and kick back !!

To the point of this topic - Book on Crete.

I love a good book and have finished for the 3rd time 'Winds Of Crete' (originally read in 1986)- has anyone read it ? If not then thoroughly recommend it. Avaialble from any bookseller in Crete, and am sure have seen it in the main - gift shop - on the front in Plakias

Got me thinking as well, has anyone else read any good books on Crete and if so what are they so I may add to my collection for those long winter evenings ?

Cheers guys,

Pritch

 

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Gossip / Dare You bare All

« on: June 02, 2004, 03:54:53 PM »

Must admit am not averse to shedding the old shorts and having a swim as Mother Nature intended, quite invigorating, and I think epitomizes the Plakian/Cretan experience of freedom and change from all that is your average daily life !

It shall be repeated again this year for sure..............

Pritch

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Gossip / A Place In Greece

« on: April 15, 2004, 09:26:06 PM »

Good luck Karen & Graham and very happy hunting. Have looked myself and a we have friends in Crete the 'minding' wouldn't be so bad, but as we thought we would try and get out over Easter this year - could we find any flights !!! Nothing, unless we wanted to pay VERY large with Easyjet to Athens then hopper to Iraklion - over a grand for the 4 of us...ouch. Seems the charters are getting later and later each year. Was a time you could get out from March onwards. Which has put a hold on any thoughts of buying somewhere (if I can ever really afford it anyway, if I'm honest, but we must all have dreams).
Mind you, how much would it cost if the Members here bought a place that was used by all........probably impossible but its a thought...
Watched the prog again tonight (bit like watching a traffic accident, you don't want to look but its perversly compulsive), oh my word, how bloody naive are these people, So OK, how many of you out there would employ a person who has not the remotest inklng of the native language !!! As for the ground breaking 'ceremony', how incredibly rude and offensive can anyone be ! As Susan says, and I feel the same, what a civilised bunch we are here.
Catch you all soon,
Pritch

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Gossip / A Place In Greece

« on: April 14, 2004, 01:53:39 PM »

Whilst I know not strictly on the topic of Plakias, am I the only one appalled by the behaviour and ignorance of the people on the latest Ch 4 documentary ??
Going to buy a house/land in Crete as after many visits they fell in love with the Island and the people - nothing strange there as we all know. However, for people that have visited the islands 'many times before' don't you think they might just have picked up the odd word, like - good morning/hello not to mention Please and Thank You. Even my 8 year old knows those words !!!
I had to admit to both my wife and I cringing when the guy went into a local Kafenion looking for a local to assist with his quest to purchase, and his first words being 'do you speak English...?'
My Greek I admit is faltering and very basic, and if I weren't in the Company of fluent speakers most of the time, then the least I would have with me would be a phrasebook, but at least try I certainly do.
To make a huge purchase like a house in a different Country - at least learn a few words, manners after all cost nothing.

Happy Easter all, Chronia Polla !!

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Gossip / Winter Hybernation

« on: December 03, 2003, 02:16:44 PM »

Hopper,
having enjoyed a few Christmas' in the Southern Hemisphere, I know you still enjoy the beer cold on Christmas Day !
You don't say whether your English or an Aussie, but hope you enjoyed the other weekend as am sure most of us did (even though I've no finger nails left and little recollection about the rest of that weekend !!!).
Let me tell you, texting your mates in Crete with match updates was pretty surreal, but such is modern technology (bloody sore on the fingers though...)

Will be heading out Crete way again next year, but no decision as to whether we will stay in Plak this time, may seek pastures and adventures new. Nothing against Plak as love it, but friends have sussed some new places which look as good.

If I don't post again, would wish ALL Members a very Happy, Safe and enjoyable Christmas, and that your wishes and dreams happen in the New Year.

You know its only 19 days to the shortest day, which means Spring and Holiday time is not far away.........

Pilch

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Where to eat...or not! / Where to Eat?

« on: October 08, 2003, 12:46:12 PM »

Plenty times, and often had a beer (on the owner) whilst we've been waiting.
That happens here in the Uk as well - yeah right....
Superb late night grub and superb prices....

Neil

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Holiday Companies / Flights 2004

« on: September 23, 2003, 01:56:14 PM »

John,
my usual sources have yet to publish any details for 2004 yet. Reckon we should start seeing something mid/end October, but if anyone see's/knows of any please give us a shout !
Cheers
Neil

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Plakias / Plakias Members Photo Album

« on: September 14, 2003, 10:50:03 AM »

Having just sorted out the photos from our recent visit it got me thinking about posting some of the more scenic ones to the site, but don't know how to ?
Then I got to think about all the photos collectively we must have taken, and reckoned it would be a good idea to have a sort of 'Members Album' where we could post photos to ?
Reckon this one is more for Admin to fix/sort, but just wondered what everyone else thought ?
I know someone mentioned in a previous thread an issue over copyright, so not sure how that impacts but on the basis that the photos would be willingly 'donated' would it be a problem ?
Anyway, interested to hear what others thoughts are, and if its possible ?

Cheers
Neil

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Where to eat...or not! / Where to eat?

« on: September 12, 2003, 05:10:14 PM »

Just seen that I now have 3 buttons !!!!!!!
Quite chuffed really and THANKS John for starting this site- excellent.
Cheers all wherever you are.......

Neil

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Where to eat...or not! / Where to eat?

« on: September 12, 2003, 05:08:37 PM »

Perhaps it would have been easier (I doubt it) to name the places to give a miss !!!
Have to agree its hard to find a duff place in Plakias, and listening to some work colleague's back from Crete this year, am I glad our friends found Plakias.......
I think maybe we take it for granted that Plakias is still very much NOT for the masses.
I dont want to wait 12 months till I'm back, and if the 6 numbers are up tomorrow night, your all coming, my treat, hell I'll even charter a plane !!

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PlakChat / Who Speaks Greek ?

« on: September 12, 2003, 05:01:14 PM »

Live by the old maxim 'when in Rome....'
Also, to me its only pure politeness and respect to have a go, if the boot was on the other foot.......
Neil