Paralio Astros traders

Before I left Paralio Astros in the summer of 2007, I walked along the shopping street and asked the owners of the shops and restaurants to stand outside their establishments for a photo. I didn't get them all, but this is a good selection of the people you will meet there. I am all in favour of using the small local businesses. They are much friendlier than the impersonal supermarkets, and instead of having to guess whether you are buying salt or ammonia crystals (yes - I have seen this done!), the owners will help you to find what you want.

I like these photos - they really show the personalities of the traders. Sorry not to have all the names - I am really bad at remembering names, as any of my customers will tell you. Many thanks to Angeliki for supplying me with most of them!

The pics are thumbnails. Click to see them bigger.

Grocers - Marina & KostoulaGreengrocer - PanagiotisPharmacy - DoraCake shop - Matoula, Niki & baby StavrosCar hire - AngelikiGrocers - Mary and Manthos
The Crepe shop boysGreengrocer - FlorienFresh fish shop - Christina, Dafni & GiorgosRembetica taverna - Iakovos, Sabine & AndreaBakery - Smaro & EleniButchers - Takis & Takis  
Fresh pasta - GiorgosPhoto processingFresh fish shop - GiorgosBatis restaurant - Mrs Evgenia, Mr Alekos & VangelisGeneral store - Mr Takis Souvlaki bar - NikosAnmalia jewellery - Michelle and Maria
Grocery and greengrocer - Mr VasilisGeorge the taxi driverThe Cafe - Dionyssis and EleniRemezzo restaurant - Yianni, Mrs Yianni, Vasiliki & TasiaCleopatra the hairdresserThe glamorous lady dustbin men

If you see any of these folks, please send a big Hello from me!