15th December 2025: We met for our last session of the year in Arhegono yesterday evening. Kathleen is to be credited for drumming up considerable support. We were down in numbers because Andy and Kate are recovering from heavy colds or flu. And poor Vasilis had an accident on his bike. Fortunately, he’s OK. he... Continue Reading →
25/022 Greek Word – κουτούκι – a small traditional taverna
According to Babiniotis it is a μικρή, συνήθως, υπόγεια ταβέρνα όπου προσφέρεται κυρίως βαρελίσιο κρασί συχνά με φαγητό σε χαμηλές τιμές. From the Turkish kütük meaning a log or tree stump, and the expression kütük gıbı (= blind drunk). I think Babiniotis is wrong in using “υπόγεια” as they are not underground; “ημιυπόγεια” (semi-basement) might... Continue Reading →