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Gossip / Terry Cook

« on: February 19, 2015, 10:17:23 AM »

I don't know how many of you remember Terry Cook? He and his friend Ted used to come to Plakias in mid September and stayed at the Livircon I think the last time they were there was 2013 when Terry was 94. Anyway here is the sad bit. Terry passed away at the end of January, and it is his funeral today. I just thought I would put it on the forum as I could not see that anyone else had posted it.

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Where to eat...or not! / Re: Harakas !

« on: February 18, 2013, 03:00:02 PM »

 I am a bit late posting this, butit may be helpful to others in 2013.

 Last September We decided to eat at Harakas one night and booked a table for 4 for 8pm. our friends turned up 10 mins early and already had there drinks and had ordered there starters when we arrived at 8. we then had to wait until Stephen & Martin had got there starters before she took our order. We got our drinks just as the other 2 finished there starters. there was then a long wait, and then Stephen and Martins Main course turned up. We had drunk all our wine by now so I ordered another litre to share.  Our main course arrived about 15mins later, but no wine so I reminded her that we had ordered a litre of wine but it had not turned up. it was at least 10 mins before the wine turned up. The food when we got it was ok but NOT outstanding it was also the most expensive meal of the fortnight. 6 of us went to Virisi for 3 euro's more than it cost 4 of us at Harakas!

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Gossip / Re: Freddie & Emma

« on: May 23, 2012, 11:18:51 PM »

Thanks for the replies to my original questions about Emma & Freddy

Sara
please pass on our congratulations to Emma & Freddy on the birth of Lewis. We were in Plakias last September when Emma & Freddy found out Emma was pregnant. We have been wondering how they were getting on especially with all the current problems

From Quentin & Phillip
(User name Trusty)

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Gossip / Freddie & Emma

« on: May 10, 2012, 01:26:56 PM »

Does anyone know how Freddy & Emma are? Are Freddy & Emma in Plakias this year? Has Emma had the baby yet?

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Plakias / another question or two

« on: May 16, 2009, 03:06:55 PM »

Hi all.
 Thanks for all the info so far. It does help with the planning, but at the same time its nice to not know everything and have some things to find out when we get there (does that make sense). After looking through the forum i cannot see it mentioned anywhere if there is a cash point or any where to cash travellers cheques. Help please. Also which are the best beaches within walking distance, and which are the best beaches to go to when the wind really blows.
John & Debbie

I see severall people have answered your questions already. A good souce of help and information whilst you are in Plakias is Dave & Alli at the Village Store (or supermarket) which can be found in a side street to the right of the Tavernas on the seafront. Dave and Alli also sell some very good local wine on draft.

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Where to eat...or not! / Regulars to Crete but first time Plakias

« on: August 27, 2007, 12:30:08 PM »

We are 2 retired ladies, maybe old but still like a bit of life, we have been to Greece numerous times and many times to Crete but this is our first vist to Plakias.   We are going to Plakias for 2 weeks at the beginning of October and we would like some recommendations of where to eat.  We like local type places which are frequented by the locals.  We are not impressed by white linen etc. but do like good food and drink and some  'kefi'  any suggestions welcome.

One of the best places to eat in the town is MEDUESA it is situated on the back road that runs paralel with the main road. From the main road, Go down the road where the Doctors & Chemist is and turn right at the end walk along the street past a restaurant on an open terrace. You will shortly come to a tree lined garden and you will probably see Babis the owner cooking and preparing food on his open air bar b que that is Medusas. Another good place is Kastella it is up in the hills but an easy walkable distance,  you will need a torch as there is no street lighting. Walking down the main street towards the tavernas on the sea front turn right up the side street where the gift shops are walk to the end and the road becomes a track walk on, just before you get to the lending libary turn right and over a small bridge I thing there are signs from there. on your way back down look up at the sky you can see the stars so clearly because there is no light poloution.

We fly off to Crete tonight so I will try to remember to up date you when we get back

Best wishes
Trusty