Crete

The huge Anik Lines Ferry took us on an overnight journey from Crete to Pireus. We landed in the wee hours of the morning to catch an early ferry to our last island - Paros.

We have seen fabulous sunsets. This particular one from the beach in Paleochora.

Ah Paleochora, the last time I visited was 1972. As was Matala, it is much different today although the beach is still beautiful, the people friendly and the outdoor cinema still operating!!! In 1972 it showed the movie 1/2 on a tree trunk and 1/2 into the night sky. In 2010 it showed Zorba the Greek on a white wall they had built which was a vast improvement, although the film broke three times and had to be repaired before continuing. It was so much fun under the stars!

The roads in Crete - fabulous. The ones we drove were all paved and two lanes. The National Road in the north of the island is the pride and joy of the people. The major roads leading south are large, with good signage and lots of room to drive. What a pleasure!

From Iraklion to Chania. If I didn't know better, I would think we were in Venice!! The old port is very Venetian and very friendly. While in Crete, I cannot remember a meal where were were not given a bowl full of tastey green grapes, a hunk of cheese, a bowl of yoghurt and always a wee carafe of raki. The people of Crete are most generous.

When you see this, you definitely know you're in Chania!