Crete - getting around
Oct 16, 2015 | 10:20 am
#31
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Bainbridge Island WA
Posts: 9,484
I've been renting all over the world for about 20 years now and have never been asked for an IDP by the rental companies nor the police. But if you feel more comfortable with an IDP, more power to you.
And the reason for choosing Avis or Hertz has nothing to do with a big name and everything to do with corporate or credit card discounts and credit card covered insurance. Or in other words it can be a lot cheaper. And if you have elite status you get a nice upgrade and no hassles from these companies if there is an accident or some scratches.
And the reason for choosing Avis or Hertz has nothing to do with a big name and everything to do with corporate or credit card discounts and credit card covered insurance. Or in other words it can be a lot cheaper. And if you have elite status you get a nice upgrade and no hassles from these companies if there is an accident or some scratches.
Dec 8, 2015 | 7:17 am
#32
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 200
We had a very nice time in Crete. We definitely want to go back to visit more areas of the island.
We rented a car from Anna Cars. Paid cash up front. All was fine - no problems.
Question for KLouis - maybe?
In 2 different towns, I saw men with some olive(?) leaves over their ear. One man was at a table at a taverna with 2 other friend, the other 2 did not have the olive leaves. Another was a lone man at a cafe. What is that about?
We rented a car from Anna Cars. Paid cash up front. All was fine - no problems.
Question for KLouis - maybe?
In 2 different towns, I saw men with some olive(?) leaves over their ear. One man was at a table at a taverna with 2 other friend, the other 2 did not have the olive leaves. Another was a lone man at a cafe. What is that about?
Dec 8, 2015 | 8:14 pm
#33
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Heraklion, Greece
Posts: 7,962
Oh my, I have absolutely no idea, never seen this (in 32 years on the island). Only one thing comes to mind: This being olive harvest period, perhaps they just made a point (which one?) and they did not shake the leaves off their hair? You do get quite a few leaves falling off the tree when harvesting. But other than that... 
Glad you liked your vacation. It's been the mildest and least rainy fall since I came here, though with a little more wind than what I'd have liked (fishing!).
Glad you liked your vacation. It's been the mildest and least rainy fall since I came here, though with a little more wind than what I'd have liked (fishing!).
Dec 9, 2015 | 6:24 am
#34
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 200
I don't think either of these men were working with olive trees. The first guy was eating at a taverna in Gonies with 2 other men. My thought was that they were 3 businessmen that met for lunch, which seemed to turn into a longer lunch. (They were brought several litres of wine and got a little loud.) I figured, at the time, the one guy was just being silly.
A day or so later, we were in Stalida for lunch. The whole town was pretty much closed up for the season, but there was 1 bakery/cafe that was open. There were several men customers, some with friends, but there was one man sitting alone. He was also dressed business casual (polo shirt, khakis), he may have been mid 60s. He had a small handful of olive branches over an ear as well. (It was not the same guy!)
The few times I ate at restaurants not at my hotel, I noticed that customers were always all men. The only women were the waitress or cook. Women were out but shopping at a grocery store, while the men were sitting around drinking coffee and chatting.
A day or so later, we were in Stalida for lunch. The whole town was pretty much closed up for the season, but there was 1 bakery/cafe that was open. There were several men customers, some with friends, but there was one man sitting alone. He was also dressed business casual (polo shirt, khakis), he may have been mid 60s. He had a small handful of olive branches over an ear as well. (It was not the same guy!)
The few times I ate at restaurants not at my hotel, I noticed that customers were always all men. The only women were the waitress or cook. Women were out but shopping at a grocery store, while the men were sitting around drinking coffee and chatting.
Dec 9, 2015 | 7:59 pm
#35
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Heraklion, Greece
Posts: 7,962
I don't think either of these men were working with olive trees. The first guy was eating at a taverna in Gonies with 2 other men. My thought was that they were 3 businessmen that met for lunch, which seemed to turn into a longer lunch. (They were brought several litres of wine and got a little loud.) I figured, at the time, the one guy was just being silly.
A day or so later, we were in Stalida for lunch. The whole town was pretty much closed up for the season, but there was 1 bakery/cafe that was open. There were several men customers, some with friends, but there was one man sitting alone. He was also dressed business casual (polo shirt, khakis), he may have been mid 60s. He had a small handful of olive branches over an ear as well. (It was not the same guy!)
The few times I ate at restaurants not at my hotel, I noticed that customers were always all men. The only women were the waitress or cook. Women were out but shopping at a grocery store, while the men were sitting around drinking coffee and chatting.
