In article , Martin Theodor Ludwig
says...
Could the difficulties to find (affordable) restaurants have been an
effect of the season during Christmas and New Year, when "things" are
not operating normally?

That could indeed have played a role. We were there over Xmas and New
year and there was a dearth of affordable places. Perhaps in summer,
during the tourist season, more places are open.
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Alfred Molon
http://www.molon.de - Photos of Asia, Africa and Europe