Cretanvista Site & Local News - FEBRUARY 30th 2004 Issue 14 |
||||
No links to sites with adult content accepted |
FEBRUARY WEATHER ...
A NEW STORY.... One recent visitor said that getting information about retiring here was difficult, but that he had found cretanvista helpful. We do try.... 3. Talk to people who have already done it - but remember that circumstances are rarely identical. Generalising may well lead you seriously astray.
People who have already "done it" are often convinced that what happened to them will happen to you if you follow their advice. It might - or it might not! Have a look at: An Old House and think very carefully about what you really want. Hire your own solicitors and accountants, not those working for he selling agent. Remember that in the case of a dispute you can hardly ask the professionals acting for the agents to act for you also.... |
ASTRATIGOS VILLAGE LIFE... Though maybe not quiet!! The traveling tradesmen - the baker; the greengrocer; the fishmonger; the sellers of live chickens and rabbits; of pigs; of clothes; of footwear; of glass and crockery; of beer and bottled water (and of course soft drinks), of chairs and tables; of carpets and curtains. All will appear, although maybe not on the same day, in an assortment of vehicles. An assortment of vehicles having one thing in common. MEGAPHONES! The original, long lasting, lifetime guaranteed (and guaranteed to get you attention), all-American bullhorn!! Often with an insidious twist - being connected to an amplified tape recorder.... What you might find a bit disconcerting here in Astratigos, (apart from the mobile tradesmen), is the birdsong; the calls of the hawks
and eagles passing overhead; the outline of vultures sailing a blue sky against a blazing sun. Or the soft night-time hoot of scops owls; the sudden chilling screech of a nearby barn owl; or maybe a startled polecat. |
||
Accommodation in Astratigos FOR RENT....
Maybe More shortly.. Another local owner has carried out some superb traditional renovation on a ruined house - and is currently renovating what was his own accommodation - maybe for your holidays! |
||||
FERRY SERVICES Anek currently leaves Chania at 8.30pm whilst Blue Star leave at 11.30pm. |
||||
Moving to Crete - Practical Advice.. An e-mail copy is available as a Microsoft word file - a very fast email of very useful information. |
MORE FUN & SERIOUS PLEASURE PLEASE! To our visitors who have taken the time to tell us that they have found our site enjoyable/ informative/ helpful/ or otherwise complimented the site - very many thanks. We are trying very hard and it's really good to know that you like it". Besides, my wife notes that many of you are ladies! Please don't stop!!
|
|||
CLICK ON ANY PICTURE TO ENLARGE |
Earthquakes.... Wobbles Return in February...
________________________________ We are often willing to allow the use of our material to be used for personal purposes. For example our calendar photographs can be used to reproduce the pictures for your own calendars or to hang on granny's bedroom wall. |
In the News... Being one of those who frequently (for completely different reasons I hope) attract the security staff at any airport (except Chania!) that I venture close to, particularly Athens and Amsterdam, I would not dare chance chastity belt! Link to Story. HARRY POTTER... The theory is that the book can be used in schools to promote the learning of Greek. Do any British schools still promote Greek language? A Irish Gaelic version is also being published - I think that, having Irish grandmother's in my blood (which will surprise few who know me well) that this is an excellent move. Harry Potter is really an Irishman!!.... Link to Story. ________________________________ |
Well, that's about it for now..... Don't ever let anyone tell you that the hospitals here are anything better than first class. I owe a serious debt... Better late than never - though I note that at least one magazine I read is about to send their April edition!
E-Mail Requests.. Book Reviews.
View Cretanvista Calendar Photos 2003 |
Book Reviews - 2 current - *new book received... Can this be you.....or yours? |