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Wicked Greek

Paperback , 64 pages
ISBN: 9781563057076 (1563057077)
Published by Workman Publishing
$4.95(US) $6.95(CAN)

Table Of Contents

CONTENTS

WELCOME TO GREECE
  • Welcome to Greece…5
  • Pronunciation Guide: It's Greek to Me!…6
  • Disclaimer…6
  • Welcome to the World's First Theme Park…7
  • Timeline: Find Your Ancestors…9
GETTING AROUND
  • Taxi to Agony…10
  • Turkish Insultamatic…12
  • Bust on the Bus Driver…13
  • Trojan Road Warrior…15
  • Common Road Signs…16
  • Consulting the Oracle for Ferry Schedules…17
  • Cruising the Styx…19
  • Nautical Deities…20
  • Island-Hopping With the Gods…21
  • The Winds of Mykonos…22
  • The Wild Two…23
  • Oedipus Rex's Long and Winding Road…24

CULTURE AND ARTS
  • Philosophy 101 B.C.…25
  • Aristophanes Unplugged…27
  • Zeus, Mighty Playgod…28
  • Flirting with Danger…29
  • Medea: What a Bitch…30
  • Saint Olympics…31

THE PRACTICAL TRAVELER
  • Divining the Hotel Rating System…33
  • Labyrinth of the Cheap Trinkets…35
  • Reach Out and Touch Someone at Random…37
  • Blue Water, Raw Garbage…38

THE PEOPLE
  • Visiting Ancient Relics and Their Wives…39
  • Sick O'Stucco…41
  • What All the Widows Will Be Wearing This Summer…42
  • Hangin' with the Homies…44
  • The Greek Way of Love: Division of Manly Affection…46
  • The Greek Way of Love: Division of Classical Coupling…47
  • Pagan Prayer…49

FOOD, WINE & ENTERTAINMENT
  • Point 'n' Tzatziki…50
  • Whacking the Squid…51
  • Your Waiter & Chaos…54
  • The Ugly Truth About Retsina…54
  • Olive Drab…55
  • Real Men Don't Folk Dance…56
  • Creating a Bouzouki-Free Zone…57
  • Party-Crashing Tips…59
  • The Liquid Salute…61
  • Nectar of the Demi-Gods…62
  • The Inevitable Thank-You Note…63

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