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I agree it is a good read and paints a picture of the period that can be useful for people who know little of the history of the period but remember it is a novel - don't think of it as a history book. Warwick I agree that it is a novel, and accept that the events surrounding the individual charact...

Our adopted village - Koukounara, above Kissamos - has several derelict properties that the locals describe as belonging to Turkish people (muslims) who were 'relocated' in early20th century. The properties are untouched since those times. Has anyone read 'Birds Without Wings' by Louis de Berniers? ...

Got my IDP yesterday. Thought I would have to go to Plymouth. Checked again and found that Tavistock had been added to participating offices. Yippeee. Took 20 minutes. I had passport, photo driving licence and passport sized pic. Some confusion transferring class of vehicles for which I'm qualified ...

Thanks Warwick

We pay DEH by direct debit. Is it safe to assume that the discount for prompt payment has been applied to the bill?

Can I ask what was the total mileage? How much did you allow for overnight stops? How was the weather?

When booking my flights back to UK in November I allowed 2 hours+ between Sky Express landing in Athens and Easy Jet departure. On arrival at Chania was informed SE departure was 45 min delayed. They also took my carry-on bag to put in hold (Too big/Too heavy) !! In Athens plane parked at extreme en...

Thanks Kathleen. Travelling with cabin baggage only. I have exactly 2 hours between arrival and departure so, providing there are no delays I should make the connection.

Normally fly direct Bristol-Chania but next month having to fly in through Athens. Can anyone tell me how much time I need to transit through from Easyjet flight to Agean flight? Thanks in advance.

Our estate agent proved to be 100% trustworthy. We used a lawyer that he recommended. She had represented clients of his in the past. She proved to be 100% reliable and was patient and understanding. You will need to be patient as the bureaucracy will try the patience of a saint.

That was our first step in the process. Do you have a lawyer to represent you in the purchase?

Yep, you will get used to it. Took us a few weeks. Bit sad, but it reminds me of the scene in 101 Dalmations where the dogs are passing the message. Some nights you can hear the dogs setting each other off up and down the valley.

Brilliant

Thanks again.