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[webbo]

Myself and Webbo went to Nicosia today and then walked into the Northern side of Cyprus via Ledra Street (all very easy, civil and painless!)

We had a very enjoyable day out and one of the first things we did was have a quick look around and then enjoy a very cool Efes. Just what we needed to keep the dust at bay!

After a little window shopping we stopped off for food at one of the many cafes. Alas, the one we chose had no Donner kebabs left so I opted for the chicken and Webbo had lamb, accompanied with a salad, chips and pitta, all simply mouth- wateringly delicious! All washed down with copious amounts of ice-cold water (driving!) Total bill 11 euro, FANTASTIC VALUE!

After asking directions from the Tourist Information chap at the crossing we found the supermarket where we bought a bottle of Raki! (Keeping that till the weekend!)

We really did have a pleasant day, though Webbo did not find a 'Rolex' at the right price

bubbles x

BTW, can anyone tell me how to say 'no' and 'thankyou'in Turkish please? I can say yes please but I wanted to say 'no thanks' to a coffee when offered! (It was way too hot for coffee!)

[roseandchan]

i'm glad you enjoyed your day in lefkosa. if you want a cheep rolex you will have to go to girne/kyrenia. old man has a shop there and all he sells is watches. i had a gucci which looked great but its time keeping was not good. changed the battery but still lost time! poor quality rolex costs about 10 sterling but a better quality will set you back about 50 sterling. our son has a few cheep ones and they have been fine.
hayir is no in turkish and thank you is teshekur ederim. i have spelt it how its said not text book. if your offered coffee you should drink it, or ask for water when they offer which is su. hope that helps

[Eliko]

Them Turks are so unpredictable (in my opinion), there was I strolling through a side street in Lepta when I met two Turkish gentlemen walking a dog, I gave them a cheerful smile, attempted to greet them in their own language saying "Yarak !" (Good Morning , for the benefit of those unfamiliar with the lingo) and they both immediately turned surly and aggressive.

I am sure they would have attacked me, were it not for the fact that they may have recognized the futility in undertaking such an enterprise.

Funny people, next time I will just ignore them if they can't respond to a civil greeting.

[Oracle]

I am sure they would have attacked me, were it not for the fact that they may have recognized the futility in undertaking such an enterprise.

Were you in your "Gorilla" outfit?

[Eliko]

I am sure they would have attacked me, were it not for the fact that they may have recognized the futility in undertaking such an enterprise.

Were you in your "Gorilla" outfit?

No, but I WAS carrying a bunch of bananas, maybe they were wary about where they might end up in the event of an altercation.

[Oracle]

I am sure they would have attacked me, were it not for the fact that they may have recognized the futility in undertaking such an enterprise.

Were you in your "Gorilla" outfit?

No, but I WAS carrying a bunch of bananas, maybe they were wary about where they might end up in the event of an altercation.

Side-splitting!

[webbo]

i'm glad you enjoyed your day in lefkosa. if you want a cheep rolex you will have to go to girne/kyrenia. old man has a shop there and all he sells is watches. i had a gucci which looked great but its time keeping was not good. changed the battery but still lost time! poor quality rolex costs about 10 sterling but a better quality will set you back about 50 sterling. our son has a few cheep ones and they have been fine.
hayir is no in turkish and thank you is teshekur ederim. i have spelt it how its said not text book. if your offered coffee you should drink it, or ask for water when they offer which is su. hope that helps

Thanks for your help roseandchan.

We no doubt will visit Kyrenia soon, so will keep a look out for the 'Rolex'!

I refused the coffee - it was blistering hot! We did take the free water though, thank goodness!

Bubbles x

[Tim Drayton]

Them Turks are so unpredictable (in my opinion), there was I strolling through a side street in Lepta when I met two Turkish gentlemen walking a dog, I gave them a cheerful smile, attempted to greet them in their own language saying "Yarak !" (Good Morning , for the benefit of those unfamiliar with the lingo) and they both immediately turned surly and aggressive.

I am sure they would have attacked me, were it not for the fact that they may have recognized the futility in undertaking such an enterprise.

Funny people, next time I will just ignore them if they can't respond to a civil greeting.

To say good morning in Turkish, you need to utter the word "günaydın".

The word you have given above is a rude word for the male sexual organ. This may explain the response that you received.

What gave you the impression that this means "good morning" in Turkish?

[purdey]

I think that was tongue in cheek, I am sure you are aware of that Tim. Eliko is trying very hard to inject humour into the forum.

[Eliko]

Them Turks are so unpredictable (in my opinion), there was I strolling through a side street in Lepta when I met two Turkish gentlemen walking a dog, I gave them a cheerful smile, attempted to greet them in their own language saying "Yarak !" (Good Morning , for the benefit of those unfamiliar with the lingo) and they both immediately turned surly and aggressive.

I am sure they would have attacked me, were it not for the fact that they may have recognized the futility in undertaking such an enterprise.

Funny people, next time I will just ignore them if they can't respond to a civil greeting.

To say good morning in Turkish, you need to utter the word "günaydın".

The word you have given above is a rude word for the male sexual organ. This may explain the response that you received.

What gave you the impression that this means "good morning" in Turkish?

Good Heavens Tim !, are you implying that I may have inadvertently uttered an expletive rather than a civil greeting ?.