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GREECE: Ten Things You Really Ought To Know Before You Go!
~ continued pg 2 of 2
Article & photos by Helen George
~ continued pg 2 of 2
Article & photos by Helen George
7. CHURCHES and BEACHES
If you enjoy visiting the many churches,
chapels and monasteries in Greece, it’s
usually a good idea to dress somewhat
conservatively before going inside the
bigger ones. It’s not necessary to wear
anything on your head, but shorts and
tank tops would not be your best choice.
If you enjoy visiting the many churches,
chapels and monasteries in Greece, it’s
usually a good idea to dress somewhat
conservatively before going inside the
bigger ones. It’s not necessary to wear
anything on your head, but shorts and
tank tops would not be your best choice.
An exception to this seems to be the many
roadside and hidden-away chapels that
appear all but abandoned, save for a
flickering candle inside. There’s rarely
another person at these little places, and
it doesn’t seem as inappropriate to go
inside wearing attire that is more casual.
In addition, as small and unassuming as
they appear on the outside, these little
chapels are often stunning on the inside.
roadside and hidden-away chapels that
appear all but abandoned, save for a
flickering candle inside. There’s rarely
another person at these little places, and
it doesn’t seem as inappropriate to go
inside wearing attire that is more casual.
In addition, as small and unassuming as
they appear on the outside, these little
chapels are often stunning on the inside.
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On the other hand, going to the beach is a whole different story. Clothing is optional at some, and even
when it’s not specified, some go topless. But the joy of being in Greece (or, really, in most of Europe) is that
it’s not a big deal. Bring a pair of beach shoes, though, because most are pebble rather than sand.
when it’s not specified, some go topless. But the joy of being in Greece (or, really, in most of Europe) is that
it’s not a big deal. Bring a pair of beach shoes, though, because most are pebble rather than sand.
8. ANIMAL POPULATION
There are numerous street dogs and cats
throughout Greece. You’ll rarely run into an
unfriendly one, and they are not necessarily
mistreated; but they are somewhat neglected,
for the most part. Most taverna owners do not
object to you feeding them…in fact, they often
put out leftovers for them. You can usually
donate to the Local Dog Refuge and other
similar organizations, but spay and neuter
laws are poorly enforced throughout the
country; and the problem grows due to so
many people abandoning unwanted litters.
There are numerous street dogs and cats
throughout Greece. You’ll rarely run into an
unfriendly one, and they are not necessarily
mistreated; but they are somewhat neglected,
for the most part. Most taverna owners do not
object to you feeding them…in fact, they often
put out leftovers for them. You can usually
donate to the Local Dog Refuge and other
similar organizations, but spay and neuter
laws are poorly enforced throughout the
country; and the problem grows due to so
many people abandoning unwanted litters.
9. SMOKING
Sixty-five percent of the population of Greece smokes. It’s allowed practically everywhere, so it’s pretty
impossible to avoid. If you’re a smoker, and have grown weary of all the “No Smoking” rules in the U.S., this
may sound like a bit of personal freedom to you. But if you’re a non-smoker, it could sound like your worst
nightmare. The good news is, you will rarely be sitting in an enclosed area, and the sheer clarity of the
Aegean air helps to dissipate the smoke quickly, so you won’t come home with clothes that smell like
cigarette smoke.
Sixty-five percent of the population of Greece smokes. It’s allowed practically everywhere, so it’s pretty
impossible to avoid. If you’re a smoker, and have grown weary of all the “No Smoking” rules in the U.S., this
may sound like a bit of personal freedom to you. But if you’re a non-smoker, it could sound like your worst
nightmare. The good news is, you will rarely be sitting in an enclosed area, and the sheer clarity of the
Aegean air helps to dissipate the smoke quickly, so you won’t come home with clothes that smell like
cigarette smoke.
10. AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST
Do not ask for butter for your bread. A basket of wonderful bread is brought to the table at nearly every
meal, and the many varieties make it fun to see what you’ll get at the different eateries. But
butter/margarine is NEVER brought to the table. If you ask for it, you will notice a slightly baffled look on your
waiter’s face, as he wonders for what purpose you would want butter. In Greece, bread is meant to be
dipped in the communal salad bowl. Don’t worry; double dipping is easily avoided during this exercise.
Simply tear off a bite-sized chunk of bread each time before dipping, so it’s always a fresh piece. Once you’ve
tried this, you’ll forget about the butter. There’s always enough dressing in the bottom of the bowl for this
purpose, and it is deliciously tangy and devilishly addictive!
For more stories and information on travelling to Greece, please visit the Travel section at:
www.kgimagery.com
Do not ask for butter for your bread. A basket of wonderful bread is brought to the table at nearly every
meal, and the many varieties make it fun to see what you’ll get at the different eateries. But
butter/margarine is NEVER brought to the table. If you ask for it, you will notice a slightly baffled look on your
waiter’s face, as he wonders for what purpose you would want butter. In Greece, bread is meant to be
dipped in the communal salad bowl. Don’t worry; double dipping is easily avoided during this exercise.
Simply tear off a bite-sized chunk of bread each time before dipping, so it’s always a fresh piece. Once you’ve
tried this, you’ll forget about the butter. There’s always enough dressing in the bottom of the bowl for this
purpose, and it is deliciously tangy and devilishly addictive!
For more stories and information on travelling to Greece, please visit the Travel section at:
www.kgimagery.com
BIO:
Helen George is a full-blooded Greek who was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. She’s lived in northern
California the last 37 years, where she and her husband run their business, KG Imagery, out of their home in
the Tahoe National Forest. Their business includes travel writing, stock and fine art photography, Greek
imports and escorted tours to Greece, particularly Lesvos island, where her mother grew up.
Contact Helen at: kirtleys86 (at) hotmail (dot) com.
Website: www.kgimagery.com
Helen George is a full-blooded Greek who was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. She’s lived in northern
California the last 37 years, where she and her husband run their business, KG Imagery, out of their home in
the Tahoe National Forest. Their business includes travel writing, stock and fine art photography, Greek
imports and escorted tours to Greece, particularly Lesvos island, where her mother grew up.
Contact Helen at: kirtleys86 (at) hotmail (dot) com.
Website: www.kgimagery.com