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ANDY PANDY Topic Starter BIC 2.0 Newbie Offline Yet Another BritInCrete! Joined: 13. Feb 2007 at 23:25 Posts: 4	living in crete 13. Feb 2007 at 23:39 hi there my mum and dad retired to crete last year they are not happy where they are living in Analipsi. Mum is lonely and has been back to uk twice since september - she likes the island but misses english company does any1 know where they could live where there are english people all year round.
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Filippos Ex Member	Re: living in crete Reply #1 - 14. Feb 2007 at 00:30 There are many in the west, especially in Kokkino Horio, Plaka, Almirida, Vamos, Gavalohori, Kefalas etc. I believe there are quite a few in and around Elounda and Agios Nikolaos but I'm not familiar with that part of the island. Filippos.
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sunrise Ex Member	Re: living in crete Reply #2 - 14. Feb 2007 at 02:47 Have sent you pm. Sunrise
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Reply #3 - 14. Feb 2007 at 19:03

Hi Andy
Not sure which Analipsi your Mom & Dad are in. However we live in Agios Nikolaos, and there is a very large British community in and around this area. I will say though that it is always quieter in the winter season, with fewer bars and restaurants open - it's knowing which ones are there. We have been here just over 18 months, and really do not regret making the move. Although having a number of places to go where there are Brits to talk to does help.

If your Mom & Dad are not too far away, we could always meet up?

Hope this helps.
Jean & Mike

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Reply #4 - 14. Feb 2007 at 19:27

Hi Andy,

Certainly in the Aghios Nikolaos area there is no need to feel "out of it". We live in a traditional Greek village where only a few of the Greeks speak any English, but there are around a dozen English residents in what is quite a large village. In other words enough English people so that even if you don't travel into Aghios Nikolaos, you will inevitably say hello to an English speaker every day whilst still maintaing the traditional Greek feel.

Even in the winter in Aghios Nikolaos there are numerous activities including painting classes, a theatre group, a gardening club, as well as a cinema and numerous opportunities to get together with other northern Europeans for coffee mornings, etc.

Istron/Kalo Horio and Elounda boast a much larger proportion of Brits as well as Dutch, Germans & Scandinavians, many of whom are also fluent in English. PM us if you need further information - we'll be happy to help. Grin

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Maurice & Jan, Webmaster, INCO News - The website of the Cultural Organisation of the Foreign Residents of the Aghios Nikolaos Region (non-profitmaking) - http://www.inconews.com

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Reply #5 - 15. Feb 2007 at 02:58

many thanks to all those who kindly answered my question about my mum and dad - if anyone out there has any useful addresses of agents that will allow long term rentals i would be pleased to hear of their whereabouts. Having spoken to mum and dad i think maybe they could be living in the Elounda/Agios nicolas area by the end of the season. many thanks again.x

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Reply #6 - 15. Feb 2007 at 12:37

Andy

I remember seeeing a programme about ex-pats in Spain, and their levels of satisfaction with their new lifestyles. The ones who were happiest were those who tried not to rely on the ex-pat community for their social life; the ones who had attempted to learn the language and to integrate with the community as well as having Brit friends were by far the most contented.
I know that Greek is particularly difficult for "older" students ( I don't know how old your parents are), but it would be worth their while picking up as much Greek as possible. The Cretans are a hospitable breed, and having Greek friends is an essential part of being in Crete for many of us.
I am not condemning ex-pat groups, in fact I think they are invaluable for both Brit and Greek communities as their activities are frequently aimed at fostering better understanding.

Just a thought.

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Reply #7 - 19. Feb 2007 at 12:46

Hi andy my wife and I een living in crete for just over two years, and have had a house re-built in Fodele village we have a community of Brits and a few dutch who are here all year round. Also a ten minute drive away is Agia Pelagia which also has Brits,Swedes,Dutch and German residents who mostly speak some English. We have bars and tavernas open all year so we never seem to be lonely get your parents to come for a visit and we will make them welcome

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lea and lou Global Moderator Offline not just Another BritInCrete! Joined: 28. Jan 2007 at 11:11 Posts: 608 crete Greece Age: 44 Mood: Zodiac sign:	Re: living in crete Reply #8 - 20. Feb 2007 at 14:59 fodele and agia pelagia are full of english life all the time, we have lived here 4 years this month with no regrets with mates like mr and mrs jeans around
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Reply #9 - 20. Feb 2007 at 19:06

Dear Andy,
I am so sorry your mother does not like the Analipsi area,the only problem is what? Analipsi.We live in Analipsi in south-east Crete and moved out 14months ago and have no intensions of going back.It took us a while to settle but it would be the same anywhere you move to everything seems so strange at first.If it is our Analipsi your mother has moved to, tell her to come down to the Notos bar at lunch even only for coffee and she will soon make friends when we moved out here there was about 30 couples now there is about forty of us and the number is growing.
We often go to BBQs and partys so life is never dull.Its a pity you never gave your parents name as i would try to locate them.
Yours
Mary and Steve

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limnes Practically Cretan Offline INCO Webmaster www.inconews.com Joined: 12. Nov 2005 at 23:51 Posts: 644 Limnes, Crete Greece Age: 73 Gender: Mood: Zodiac sign:	Re: living in crete Reply #10 - 20. Feb 2007 at 20:50 Hi Andy, We've sent you a PM regarding your request for rental agents in this area. Regards,
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