Greyrocks is just about halfway through its Cretan phase 2012, and this is likely to be the most memorable year for all the wrong reasons. We are still both ailing, and failing to make the most of the beach and sea. Still.. mustn't grumble! During these two months the village has seen some interesting events, and here are some of them:
First we had a tasting evening for Cretan wines. Three companies turned up - keen to demonstrate that there is more to this than the tetrabrik/ box/ barrel/ bucket stuff we like to consume en place for no more than three euros per half-litre! This was quality! For a fiver each we sampled a fair number of the offerings, and would gladly drink any of them again - but not often on pensioners' incomes!
In planning this post Ruth came across on YouTube a promotional video from one of the producers. Here is a truncated version as we don't want to promote the nameless restaurant where the second night took place! (If this video fails you could go direct to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66XsrYrPOGE, but it is a bit long!) Afterwards we partook of one of the meze plates on offer at Kapetan Dimitri's, and it was good! If you remember the old Captain Jim's this may surprise you! It was transformed last year to become a very sophisticated restaurant with novel twists on Greek cuisine, and particularly good for vegetarians.
and finally: our magnus opus:
This arose from a regular practice of the Hamburg posse which has a night of wearing themed T-shirts - typically football. They decided this year to develop this and celebrate the Stones' anniversary, so they had advance notice to bring suitable attire. Günter arrived in the village ahead of most, met Greyrocks and we were soon on a mission, as above. Heidi took wonderful photos. Baited breathe for the next post!
First we had a tasting evening for Cretan wines. Three companies turned up - keen to demonstrate that there is more to this than the tetrabrik/ box/ barrel/ bucket stuff we like to consume en place for no more than three euros per half-litre! This was quality! For a fiver each we sampled a fair number of the offerings, and would gladly drink any of them again - but not often on pensioners' incomes!
In planning this post Ruth came across on YouTube a promotional video from one of the producers. Here is a truncated version as we don't want to promote the nameless restaurant where the second night took place! (If this video fails you could go direct to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66XsrYrPOGE, but it is a bit long!) Afterwards we partook of one of the meze plates on offer at Kapetan Dimitri's, and it was good! If you remember the old Captain Jim's this may surprise you! It was transformed last year to become a very sophisticated restaurant with novel twists on Greek cuisine, and particularly good for vegetarians.
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| A previous year - when prom was used |
Second, we have had the annual Chess Tournament organised by the society in Chania. In a development from last year's short notice we this time had no posters up until the first day; but it did cause a stir in the High Street:- particularly on Blitz Night (see the text from the link!)
and finally: our magnus opus:
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