Useful information
For what to wear at baptism / wedding, see dairy of events page.
Footwear: heels are not advised as Trikeri has lots of uneven surfaces and cobblestones and slopes (see photo to the right). But we have witnessed women negotiating it all in stilettos! Rubber non-slip soles are also recommended. Bring walking shoes / boots if you plan on walking in the Pelion countryside.
Swimming and sunbathing: apart from swimming costumes, beach towels and sun cream, a pair of flip-flops or plastic shoes (Crocs or surfing shoes) are really handy as the beaches are mostly stony and also there are some sea urchins in the water(you wouldn’t want to step barefoot on these spikey creatures..)
Ladies Bring your own Hairdryers!
Torches maybe?! for walking around in the dark?
We also recommend bringing flippers and goggles / snorkelling masks (although these can also be bought, along with towels & swimwear, in Milina). A sun hat is also useful - we will provide some umbrellas if necessary.
Mosquitoes: there may be some at this time of year, so insect repellent is useful (although can be bought in the pharmacy in Trikeri).
A note on Greek toilet protocol / loo paper: everywhere in Greece (other than 4-5 star hotels in cities), loo paper is not thrown into the toilet but disposed of in the bin provided. This is partly to do with drainage design and takes some getting used to (hard to kick that habit!) It’s important to know though as throwing paper (or anything other than human waste!) down the loo can result in embarrassing blocked drains / floods etc...
Weather at that time of year: is a little unpredictable. We are, of course, hoping for sun, but evenings can be a bit chilly (ie bring a light jacket / jumper), rain is possible, and although we’ve swam in May, the water is a little colder in June than it is in July and August. The benefits are that the beaches at this time of year are much much quieter..
USEFUL NUMBERS:
VANGELIS TAXI NUMBER: Vangelis is based at ALOGOPOROS as he also runs the beach taverna there: 0030 69 80 51 51 11
PHARMACIST’S NUMBER:+30 2423 091 417
Mobile / Out of Hours : +30 69 80 13 11 55
DOCTOR : +30 2423 091 221
LEO VLOTIDES: +30 69 74 00 67 64
MARIA: +30 69 83 81 54 78
ANDRIANI (wedding coordinator on day itself): +30 69 75 67 35 79
Places to Eat in the Area:
Taverna (lunch only) at ALOGOPOROS
4 or 5 Tavernas (lunch and dinner) in KOTTES
3 Tavernas (lunch and dinner) in AGIA KYRIAKI
2 Tavernas (dinner mainly) in TRIKERI VILLAGE SQUARE
1 Taverna (lunch and dinner) on road from Trikeri down towards Milos
Glossary of Useful Greek Words:
Greetings
Yasas = hello / goodbye
Kali mera = good morning
Kali spera = good evening
Efkaristo = thank you
Parakalo = please or you’re welcome
TOOALLETTA = toilet!!!
Drinks
Kafe (emphasis on ‘eh’) = coffee. You’ll be then asked which type: Filtro or Galiko is filter coffee; Eleniko is greek coffee; frappe is cold frothy Nescafe.
Then with Gala = milk or Sachari = sugar
Tsai (Tchai) = tea
Bira (‘beera’) = beer
Krasi = wine (Lefko = white; Kokino = red)
Nero (emphasis on ‘o’ as in neroh!) = water
Tsipouro is the local word for Ouzo
Food
Hori-ah-tiki = greek salad (! see photo >)
Mezedes = tapas type things that come with ouzo
Patates = fried potatoes
Kreh-ass = meat
Psah-ri = fish
Pa-ee-tha-kia= lamb cutlets
Keftedes = meatballs
Breezohla = steak
Kolokitho- keftedes = fried courgette balls
Tiri = cheese
Psomi= bread
