Hi and Welcome

[carol]

Last year there were loads of books, no point in buying lots to take with you unless you want to read something specific ;D

[lu20]

Good Morning,

I have just resistered as more by luck than judgement heard about Halki from my cousin and from what I've been told I am hooked already

I'll enjoy looking up and reading all about this wonderful place and gleening information from this site

[carol]

Good Mornig lu20 and welcome to the board, Halki is a wonderful little island and a lot of us on here have been visiting for many years, if there is anything you need to know just ask, someone will know the answer ;D

[daisy]

welcome from me and Mr Daisy too ;D

[lisa]

Hi Lu20

and welcome...
Hope that you find in Halki what we have but be warned, you will then be hooked! ;

[catmanblue]

Hi, I have been studying your message boards for months now and have finally booked our 2011 holiday to Halki in August. I am now feeling a little daunted and am maybe wondering if Halki may be a little too laid back (if there is such a thing). I am now counting down the days. I am sure I will be asking for loads of advice and tips but for now just wanted to say hello, Kalamira!!!!

[Liz]

Hi Catmanblue , welcome .. I'm hoping you mean 2012
Halki is laid back but not the Isle of the dead .. Depends what you want , if you want peacefully sunny days and long lunches and lovely evenings then that's what you'll get , there are bars that stay open late if you want to , to be honest I think it's what you make it .
I'm an early bird to bed but our son enlightened us to a whole side of
Halki we never knew ! Beach parties , yahgts ( can never spell )
There are no water sports etc so in that respect it's quiet but the evenings are lovely but if you want nightclubs etc then maybe you have looked at the wrong place :/
Ask away as much as you like , hopefully we can put your mind at rest x

[daisy]

Hallo and welcome to the board ;D

[gracie]

Kalispera Catmanblue.. We have been going to Halki for over 10 years.. We have always had a great time.. We have never been in August.. But .. When we have been June and September we have met wonderful people.. many we meet up with every year..Its a very special Island and as Carol says you will be hooked...I hope you will enjoy the magic that we do every year...

[Kinygos]

"yahgts"?
Yachts? Yoghourts? Something else?
What on earth are you on about?

Hi and welcome Catmanblue and Gracie!

For August visitors; it's usually HOT! Hiking over the mountains is probably not a good idea. Getting out on the sea probably is! My boat will almost certainly be in, but the fish won't have turned up either at all, or in any numbers. I tend to go with chums, in other boats to Alimnia etc. for swimming and picnic. Moving on the water keeps me cool; none cooler than me!
"Passiakos" and the "Water Taxi" do trips, if sufficient numbers make it economical.
There are a couple of Orthodox festivals in August, Panagia 14-15, and another 27-28 (I think). Much music and dancing on the harbour front late into the night/early morning. I find Greek music like Irish folk music and Bluegrass; a little goes a long way! Others love it. Either way; not at all laid back!

[Liz]

Ok .... Boat

[Deleted]

none cooler than me! ;D

[Kinygos]

Nov 16, 2011 7:18:11 GMT Liz said:

Ok .... Boat

... is boat?

None cooler than me!

[Deleted]

Chirpy this morning old pal!!

[Amanda]

I thought you might have meant yurt Liz.

Now there's a thought, camping on Halki ;D

Anyone done it?