ekathimerini.com | Up for rent: Island of Dreams
The island is Pezonisi, off the coast of Evia.
Greece - Kalo Taxidi! Notes from Greece and the Greek Islands.
Sunday 30 September 2012
Amorgos honey
http://www.facebook.com/amorgosmagazine#!/photo.php?fbid=473818665992079&set=a.160318544008761.30708.136936979680251&type=1&theater
In Greece (and in England!) I always try and buy local honey.
Once I made the mistake in Greece of buying the cheapest "honey" on sale. It looked like honey, but it wasn't honey. It was a sweet syrup, with no involvement of bees in the production. Lesson learnt!
In Greece (and in England!) I always try and buy local honey.
Once I made the mistake in Greece of buying the cheapest "honey" on sale. It looked like honey, but it wasn't honey. It was a sweet syrup, with no involvement of bees in the production. Lesson learnt!
Tuesday 25 September 2012
Olive oil prices to soar after Spanish drought devastates crop | Business | The Observer
Olive oil prices to soar after Spanish drought devastates crop | Business | The Observer
Pondering the implications for Greek olive oil. Was the Greek crop affected by drought? Are there marketing opportunities for Greek olive oil producers?
Pondering the implications for Greek olive oil. Was the Greek crop affected by drought? Are there marketing opportunities for Greek olive oil producers?
Greece Gears Up for Week of Strikes Against Cuts | Greece.GreekReporter.com Latest News from Greece
Greece Gears Up for Week of Strikes Against Cuts | Greece.GreekReporter.com Latest News from Greece
A "general" strike on 26 September 2012. When I see mention of a "general" strike, I wonder how "general" is "general". Which is a way of saying if I was in Greece, would I be affected.
"Greek ships and ferries will remain docked". Which means not disruption for just one day, but other changes as when the strike ends boats may not be where they need to be to resume normal duties.
A "general" strike on 26 September 2012. When I see mention of a "general" strike, I wonder how "general" is "general". Which is a way of saying if I was in Greece, would I be affected.
"Greek ships and ferries will remain docked". Which means not disruption for just one day, but other changes as when the strike ends boats may not be where they need to be to resume normal duties.
Monday 24 September 2012
Where's your laptop?
My laptop spent severla months in police custody at Athens International Airport.
How come? As usual I took my laptop out of its bag for inspection at airport security. It wasn't until I was back home in England that I found that my laptop wasn't in its bag.
The airport was very good when I rang them. They had the laptop. I tried to arrange a courier to collect the laptop, but they were for some reason unable to collect it. So I collected my laptop on my next trip to Greece.
A tip - make sure that you have all your possessions after going through airport security.
I now half expect my laptop to say "jassou" gto the staff when we go through airport security at Athens!
How come? As usual I took my laptop out of its bag for inspection at airport security. It wasn't until I was back home in England that I found that my laptop wasn't in its bag.
The airport was very good when I rang them. They had the laptop. I tried to arrange a courier to collect the laptop, but they were for some reason unable to collect it. So I collected my laptop on my next trip to Greece.
A tip - make sure that you have all your possessions after going through airport security.
I now half expect my laptop to say "jassou" gto the staff when we go through airport security at Athens!
Thanasis Taverna, Monastiraki, Athens
I've eaten at Thanasis many times. In more prosperous times I would have added "when there is an empty table".
Most Greek giros are carved off a vertical spit. Those at Thanasis are made of mince - but very tasty.
Read the review on Kalofagas
Most Greek giros are carved off a vertical spit. Those at Thanasis are made of mince - but very tasty.
Read the review on Kalofagas
Sunday 23 September 2012
Snaking around
A few years ago I was walking around outside a Greek church - a village church, perhaps on the island of Kea or Kythnos. There was a fig tree next to the church. I put my hand up to hold the branch as I stooped to go beneath it. And the "branch", a long "branch", moved. It was the biggest snake I'd ever seen - the body must have been the diameter of my arm. It was in paper photo days, and I don't remember taking a photo, just moving on quickly!
Saturday 22 September 2012
Aegean and Olympic brace for turbulent times ahead
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite2_1_21/09/2012_462568
"Following negative forecasts for the winter season, Greece’s two main carriers, Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air, are seeking ways to ensure their survival as they attempt to navigate through a particularly tough period."
There will always be fewer tourists visiting Greece in winter.
"There will be an estimated 55 fewer routes from abroad this winter compared to last, further limiting the potential of Greek air companies."
Feta Fiesta
If your Greek is good enough, read about the Fiesta at http://www.giortifetas.gr/
If your Greek is not so good, see http://greece.greekreporter.com/2012/09/21/a-feta-fiesta-for-greeces-beloved-cheese/
If your Greek is not so good, see http://greece.greekreporter.com/2012/09/21/a-feta-fiesta-for-greeces-beloved-cheese/
Friday 14 September 2012
Cat Lit - photos of cats and quotations about cats
Now that Kindles can show colour, I'll start an e book of my "Cat Lit" website.
http://www.catlit.wanadoo.co.uk/1214.htm
http://www.catlit.wanadoo.co.uk/1214.htm
C was a lovely pussy cat
Its eyes were large and pale;
And on its back it had some stripes
And several on its tail.
Edward Lear
Thursday 13 September 2012
Wednesday 12 September 2012
Wave of Strikes Over Austerity Start to Hit Greece | Greece.GreekReporter.com Latest News from Greece
Wave of Strikes Over Austerity Start to Hit Greece | Greece.GreekReporter.com Latest News from Greece
Here we go again - this time next month I will (should.....................) be in .................Greece
Here we go again - this time next month I will (should.....................) be in .................Greece
Tuesday 11 September 2012
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Thursday 6 September 2012
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