stales's story reminds me of a cruise I took in the Caribbean with a girlfriend. The boat was Greek and we learned a few words to toss about from time to time. One morning I must've woken up slightly fuddled, because I greeted all the Greek staff we met en route to, and in, the dining room, not with, "Good morning!" but instead, with a cheerful, "Squid!" (kalimera, kalimari!)

I love travelling....