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We were looking for the same for quite a while. Simple City had sold out. Eventually we found one in a small furniture shop. Sorry. can't give directions. As is often the way after buying one we saw them in several places!!!

I regularly fish from the shore with spinning gear. I frequently see spearfishermen swimming through my favourite spots!!! I was unaware of the need for a licence (None is needed in UK) for any form of fishing in Greece. I would be prepared to bet that none off them has a licence. Who is supposed to...

There is a venue (an old school with a large playground) which is used for parties - baptisms, weddings, funerals and all the different events in the summer months. Its a kilometre away from us, across the valley, The music and dancing goes on well after midnight. It stops for a while and then they ...

My accountant recently submitted my zero tax return in my absence. He needed details of any deposits to my bank account. Using internet banking I was able to highlight the deposits in my account summary. I was then given the opportunity to save the details as a PDF and I mailed these to my accountan...

Thanks folks. Too expensive. The honeymooners will have to come and see us!

A young (and rather foolish) relative is honeymooning in Santorini. Since we will be missing the wedding we are considering a flying visit. Has anyone done this trip from Chania?

Nothing to your liking in Simple City?

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...

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.