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going to Greece (pg. 5)
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| dinoXpress |
| quote: | Originally posted by Dumbum
Dumbass. |
Just one step up from you! |
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| Dumbum |
| Well you can kiss my ass too. Im not the one that started his first post with an insult. |
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| DJ RJT |
| quote: | Originally posted by Dumbum
What a boring trip.... No wonder many tourists dont appreciate Greece as much as they should. |
But condescending, "Why don't I rain on her parade?" sounding comments made without reading the entire thread are somehow OK... :rolleyes:
If you're going to point fingers at who's entering the thread as an elitist prick, make sure you point one at yourself too... |
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| Dumbum |
| I expressed my opinion and I stay on it altough I agree it was a bit straightforward. Im sorry that I dont read every single post on the threads I reply to. I hope its not in the rules. |
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| dinoXpress |
| quote: | Originally posted by Dumbum
Well you can kiss my ass too. Im not the one that started his first post with an insult. |
Yeah, you kind of did, you insulter her trip.
Pot: Nigga
Kettle: Ey shaddup! |
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| lücid |
| it's pretty sad when the only person making negative remarks about my vacation in Greece is someone who LIVES IN GREECE. :stongue: |
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| SportTrance |
Hey Lucid, I can help ya out.....
been there about 7 times....so......
#1. As far as the mugging, don't worry about it. The mediterranean has a rep because of a lovely neighbor called rome,italy where mugging is notorious. Mugging isn't your concern, your concern is financially being taken advantage of. Nothing severe, you know, just paying a little bit more than you should of etc. Americans = money. But, since they now use the euro, i'm sure its decreased since tourists are now more aware of currency value.
#2. Greeks are VERY forward people. I can almost guarantee, youll get offended atleast 5 times on your vacation. DO NOT take it personal. Seriously, as a greek american, I cannot emphasize this enough. They can spot an american from a mile away, so, dont be shocked. (P.S. our little war in Iraq probably hasnt helped opinions.) Ofcourse, if you're a good looking american female, your treatment will be fantastic.
#3. Athens IS UGLY. For some reason, people think athens is going to be this gorgeous historical city, like that of Rome. NO! Athens is ugly. DO-NOT let it be a first impression. Its very congested, incredible traffic, and pollution is horrible.
#4. Most of the young generation greeks know english. Its taught in school. The older generation, eh, theyre a little stubborn and only speak greek. Most signs are in greek/english.
You know, the tourist route/group thing is fine, but, do keep in mind, theres so much to see, and it really is one of those countries where you can do your own thing. Most countries have their historical landmarks and thats really all they're known for. You go, you see, you leave. Greece however, just has so many corners and remote paradises that you DONT see on the tourist route. So many islands, so many beaches, so many historical spots, so many ports, i mean, it just CANT be done on one trip. |
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| Dumbum |
| quote: | Originally posted by SportTrance
You know, the tourist route/group thing is fine, but, do keep in mind, theres so much to see, and it really is one of those countries where you can do your own thing. Most countries have their historical landmarks and thats really all they're known for. You go, you see, you leave. Greece however, just has so many corners and remote paradises that you DONT see on the tourist route. So many islands, so many beaches, so many historical spots, so many ports, i mean, it just CANT be done on one trip. |
Exactly what I meant to say. It is sad that some people dont understand how to read words and only get offended so easily by them. It is just not worth it coming to Greece JUST to see a few historical monuments, when theres so much more to see and do. |
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| dinoXpress |
| quote: | Originally posted by Dumbum
Exactly what I meant to say. It is sad that some people dont understand how to read words and only get offended so easily by them. It is just not worth it coming to Greece JUST to see a few historical monuments, when theres so much more to see and do. |
You are right. But the way you made your point made you wrong. |
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| Ian |
kalimera = good morning. Used both when coming to and going away from a place.
kalispera = good afternoon. Used only when coming to a place or meeting someone in the evening or at night.
kalinihta = good night. Used only as a goodbye greeting in the evening or at night.
herete (e as in egg) = hello, used between 10:00 and 14:00
yassou = hello or goodbye (greeting to one person or a friend)
yassas = hello or goodbye (greeting to more persons or a more formal and polite way to greet an unknown person)
adio = goodbye
ena = one
thio = two
tria = three
tessera = four
pente = five
eksi = six
epta or efta = seven
okto = eight
ennia = nine
theka = ten
entheka = eleven
thotheka = twelve
theka-tria = thirteen
theka-tessera = 14
theka-pente = 15
theka-eksi = 16
theka-epta = 17
theka-okto = 18
theka-ennia = 19
eikossi = 20
eikossi-ena = 21
trianta = 30
ssaranta = 40
peninta = 50
eksinta = 60
evthominta = 70
ogthonta = 80
eneninta = 90
ekato = 100
ekaton theka pente = 115
ekaton peninta tria = 153
thiakossia = 200
triakossia = 300
tetrakossia = 400
pentakossia = 500
eksakossia = 600
eptakossia = 700
oktakossia = 800
eniakossia = 900
hilia = 1000
ena ekatomirio = one million
ena thisekatomirio = one billion
Ameriki = USA
Efharisto = Thank you
Parakalo = Your Welcome
Milate Anglika? = Do you speak English?
Milate Yermanika? = Do you speak German?
Then katalaveno = I don't understand
Pos se lene? = What is your name?
Me lene ... = My name is ...
Apo pou eisai? = Where are you from?
Eimai apo Anglia = I am from England
Thelo ena kafe = I want a coffee
Thelo ena tsai = I want a tea
Thelo mia mpira = I want a beer
Thelo ena poto = I want a drink
Thelo ena thomatio = I want a room
Ehete thomatio? = Do you have a room?
ya mia mera = for one day
ya thio meres = for two days
ya mia vthomatha = for one week
ya thio vthomathes = for two weeks
Poso kanei? = How much is it?
Poso hrostao = How much do I owe?
Logariasmo parakalo = The bill, please.
Mporo na bgalo mia fotografia? = May I take a photo?
Ela = Come
Fiye = Go away! (fi as in fish, ye as in yellow)
Ise omorfi = you are beautiful
M' areseis = I like you
S' agapo = I love you
M' agapas? = Do you love me?
Agapi mou = My love, Darling
Filise me = kiss me
Fili = kiss
Filos / F ili = friend (male) / (female). Pay attention to the small difference from "kiss".
Eho filo = I have a boyfriend
Eimai pantremeni = I am married (female)
What I will tell you however myra, Athens has one of the biggest smog humidities you'll ever feel, the only stickyness it can be described to would be something like malaysia, its really sticky & not very clean air, however if you get to a greek island or indeed away from athens, it's a great country
oh, and Helios = greece :p |
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| Konijn |
| quote: | Originally posted by lücid
halo ther CORe. i've got a few questions for anyone who can help me out...
1. i'm going to Greece next February and i'd like to learn the basics of the language before i go just so i'm not completely lost... i've shopped around for a few books/CDs but i'm wondering if there are any specific products you people can recommend for learning a language. i've already read a few reviews on Amazon.com but i'm looking for your personal experiences. what books/CDs worked for you?
2. do a lot of the people in Greece speak/understand English?
3. i'm going with a tour group so the entire trip is pretty much planned out for me, but if i do have some free time, what are some cool things to check out?
i'll post more questions as they come up, but those are just the basic things i'm wondering about right now. also if anyone has any tips/recommendations about visiting Greece i'd love to hear them! this is my first time travelling outside of the US so i'm kind of a n00b...
thanks! :D |
--> greek is a difficult language to learn if you're starting from scratch, so you shouldn't set your language goals too high. berlitz cds/books have a solid reputation so they may be helpful. just try to get some phrases down and you'll be ok; natives of any country generally appreciate when tourists make an effort. almost everyobdy in the major cities has, at the very least, some familiarity with english.
--> if you're in athens and you get bored of the typical tourist stuff (parthenon, agora, lykavitos, monastiraki, national gardens, plaka shopping district -- which you should check out) try to get out of the downtown area and hit up some clubs/cafes. the suburb of glyfada -- a quick drive outside the center -- is a good place to start.
--> people in this thread are drastically overstating the crime rate, which is nowhere near that of rome's. just be careful of peddlers that may try to squeeze some extra euros out of you or cabbies that may try to take circuitous paths to your destination.
enjoy your trip (and try to come back in the summer when the party wagon is generally in full-effect :) ) |
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| jdat |
I don't think I saw anyone talk about something real important : MONEY.
If you can try and get some euros from your local bank back in the US but see what they charge in commision etc
When you arrive in Greece don't run to the first Currency Exchange booth especially not the ones in airports cause they might rape you with charges. Charges are either percentage based or a one time fee.
The best thing to do is getting money from ATMs over there they have the smallest fees compared to going through a currency exchange booth. Check with your bank if your credit/debit card works abroad.
It's good to bring at least 100 200 USD cash in case you run into some problems with your credit/debit card.
Keep in mind that exchange bureaus generally don't accept change so when you will be leaving the country spend that change like you just don't care :p
In regards to your tour well Athens is butt ugly. Overcrowded polluted, it's just as SportTrance said it was.
I visited Greece several times and I personaly keep great memories of it. One of my fondest childhood memories was waking up at something like 6 am to go fishing with some old fisherman on his mega old boat.
There's a lot to do and see and it's true you won't see everything with your organized trip but I recommend you do a little more research on the places where you are going like that when you will have some free time during the trip maybe you can go and see extra things ( like a museum, historical site or whatever ).
Also keep in mind that even if most people will speak or understand a bit of English out of respect and to try and not appear like an arrogant tourist it's always good to try and know at least a minimum of the local language like how to order drinks ? how much something costs? etc etc |
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