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    • TravelerCrete
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      Day 14

      Last Full Day

      September 23 in Greece ⋅ 🌬 24 °C

      As today is our last full day, we're making the effort to get up and out earlier. Well, some of us are. It's the first time Martin has been up before 9,
      We're heading to the south coast to check out some beaches so we can sit and catch some rays, and Martin can have a dip.
      After driving along the coast road, the first place we stop at is Limanski, we park, up next to the tiny harbour, and stroll along the prom of the little town. A beautiful small sandy beach full of sunbeds and umbrellas, coffee bar, and tavernas. We stop for a coffee and orange juice whilst deciding whether to stay here or move on. We decide to move on. Big mistake. We continue along the coast looking for sandy beaches, but they have now turned into shingle. Our last chance is Agias Fotias. We pull off the main road and head down the steep single track bumpy lane to a small car park overlooking a postage stamp sized shingle beach, oh no, we both decide the trip down wasn't worth it and make up our minds to come back home to Sitia and go to the beach just down the road.
      The scenery on the way home was quite spectacular and just showed how high up in the mountains we had driven.
      After a spot of lunch, we spent a couple of hours reading and relaxing on the beach, and Martin got his dip.
      A lovely last night meal of pasta and risotto overlooking the harbour finishes off 6 enjoyable days in Sitia.      Read more

    • TravelerCrete
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      Day 11

      Toplou Monestry and Vai Palm Beach

      September 20 in Greece ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C

      Today we're taking a trip to the East coast to Vai Beach and the Palm Forest. We travel up to the top of the mountains , literally, we can go no higher.
      On the way we stop at a view point and a nice German lady offers to take our photo, we then return the favour and take hers. We then stop to have a look around Toplou Monestry, an active monestry producing organic wine with a museum with works of art depicting the orthodox church and wonderful manuscripts. It has a lovely courtyard with the tallest cactus I've ever seen, they also have some statue including an anchor, not as good as Netherton's though.
      From there we stop at Itanos Beach, very tiny beach with it's own Archaeological ruins.
      We then continue on to Vai Palm Beach where we have lunch and spend the afternoon on the beach, himself even manages a dip, then it's back home to sit on the balcony for the night people watching,      Read more

    • Kreta/Santorin
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      Day 2

      2. Teil Osten

      July 16 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C

      Es weckte mich ein krasser stürmischer Wind, so dass ich das Sonnenaufgangsfoto aufnehmen konnte - es ist schon sehr stürmisch hier. Wir haben uns auf nach Sitia gemacht, eine kleine Hafenstadt im Osten. Dort haben wir kein richtiges Zentrum gefunden, also etwas getrunken,  ein Schwimmerchen gemacht und durch die Berge weiter ans lybische Meer. Angekommen im kleinen Ort Makro Gyalos war ich begeistert von der kleinen Bucht und kann mich nicht entscheiden,  welches Bild ich einstellen soll. Kleine Tavernen mit angrenzendem Strand und keine stürmische Böen. Wir belegten 2 Liegen (bei Verzehr kostenfrei) unter Bäumen und dort mussten wir einfach bleiben. Es gibt nur eine Reihe Liegen, direkt am Meer - so muss das sein - herrlich. Unser Plan Ierapetra zu besuchen hatte nun zeitlich nicht mehr geklappt.  Beim Vorbeifahren konnten wir schon nichts Schönes entdecken und sind zurück zur Unterkunft,  Essen gehen und Weinchen auf dem Balkon trinken. Read more

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    • Reisen mit Moni und MarcoGriechenland 2023/2024
      Day 104

      Wanderung Richti-Schlucht

      February 9 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

      Die Wanderung durch die Richti Schlucht ist einfach wunderbar. Die Sonne schien am blauen und wolkenlosen Himmel, der Wind ging nur mäßig, die perfekten Wanderbedingungen. Wir betraten die Schlucht wie einen Märchenwald. Die Vögel sangen um die Wette und um uns zirpte und summte es. Wie haben wir das vermisst, denn rund um Ierapetra im Süden gab es wenig davon.
      Überall wucherte frisches Grün. Der Boden war bedeckt mit Moos und dichtem Klee, um die alten knorrigen Bäume rankte Efeu empor und es gab Palmen, knorrige Nadelbäume und das Plätschern des Baches begleitete uns. Die ganze Zeit roch es nach Kräutern und irgendwie auch leicht nach Kokos. Wir konnten uns nicht erklären, wo die Kokosnote herkam. Wir kamen an alten Mühlen vorbei, wanderten über Stock und Stein und kleine Brücken, fanden ein paar Caches, bewunderten den kleinen Wasserfall, über den um die Mittagszeit gerade die Sonne hervorkam und genossen die Idylle. Ein wahrer Kraftort und wir waren vom Wandern kein bisschen müde. Wir waren ganz alleine in der Schlucht, die ziemlich familienfreundlich aufbereitet ist. Als wir den unteren Parkplatz passierten, trafen wir ein Pärchen und eine Familie mit zwei Kids, die sich gerade auf den Weg zum Wasserfall machten. Schließlich hatten wir das Meer erreicht. Wieder mal eine herrliche Genusswanderung wie wir es lieben. Wir kamen sogar an riesigen Lotusblättern vorbei. Am Meer ließ Marco noch etwas die Drohne fliegen, bevor wir uns wieder auf den Rückweg machten. Was für ein schöner Tag.
      Inspiriert vom Kokosduft gab es zum Abendessen Pfannkuchen gebraten in Kokosöl. 😊😉      Read more

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    • TravelerCrete
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      Day 12

      Two Lazy Days In Sitia

      September 21 in Greece ⋅ 🌬 22 °C

      SATURDAY
      Saturday is going to be a lazy restful day at home.
      I was awake really early again, in time again for another sunrise and also in time to watch the Ferry arrive and dock. Although it was a car Ferry there were only people boarding a line of at least 50 people. It was a case of if you blinked you missed it, the Ferry was only in port for about 15 minutes.
      Just before lunch we take a walk around Sitia again then stop for a drink, not to Martin standards but beggars can't be choosers as craft beer or even a dark beer non existent here. We walk back via the beach Martin found, it looks okay so we may have to pop down there later, now it's back for lunch.
      Martins getting itchy feet so off he goes for a walk around the harbour.
      Tonight we're eating at Zorba's restaurant, it's a traditional taverna and soon fills up with regulars and locals. Zorba the owner himself appears later, looks about 106 so tells you the food must be good, melted cheese starter, forgot the name, and Moussaka and Greek Salad for us both, probably best meal of the holiday.
      A lovely restful day, just what was needed.

      SUNDAY
      We we'e going for a south coast fora little excursion today, Sunday, but I woke super early this morning, 5 am, another sunrise. I'm feeling a little unwell and didn't fancy it so we just had another quiet day on the balcony, but then of course Martin gets itchy feet and goes for a walk, today he's heading for the fort that's overlooking the marina. Fantastic views from up there, I don't think I would have made that climb.
      When he gets back I'm feeling better so we head off down to the beach and sit and soak up the sun for what's left of the afternoon.
      A meal out at Zorba's again tonight, another good one. Fried cheese starter, Chicken and Mushrooms in cream sauce for me and Mixed Meat Grill for Mart. Free pudding and Raiki as well.      Read more

    • TravelerCrete
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      Day 9

      Mooching Around Mouchlos

      September 18 in Greece ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C

      Today's moving day, we're driving to Sitia our home for the next 5 days.
      We're driving along the coast road to beach check, or at least we were going to until we took a wrong turn and ended up on the main road which is more inland, and of course we couldn't get off it for quite a few killies. We double back to our original destination and wish we hadn't bothered. We set off again and this time turn off down the steep mountain road towards Mouchlos. A winding, narrow in parts, and bumpy road which ends in a beautiful little village straight out of the set of Mamma Mia. We walk around the bay, popping our heads into the little church, big enough for about 20 people. There's a couple of tiny beaches and a good 20 or so bars and restaurants, and after seeing the Deadlos Craft Beer sign ( our favoured beer in Crete) of course we had to stop a have a beer.
      After our libation we continue the journey to Sitia.
      First impressions, it's smaller than Agios Nikolias and more residential than touristy but there is a big harbour and our new apartment overlooks it, but even more, there's only 1 flight of stairs!! Hurrah!!
      The apartment is quaint, I think the word is, after the Ag Nik one, and full of nick naks but it's clean and has a great view and is right in the centre of all the bars and restaurants.
      It's starting to cloud over and gets a bit humid as we unpack and within half an hour we have, thunder, lightning and rain, but on the upside there's also another rainbow when it stops.
      A short walk up the road tonight for some traditional food overlooking the harbour with the moon reflecting on the sea. Cheese pie and Tzatziki for starters, then Kleftiko for me and a disappointing Steak and Chips for Martin, followed by free chocolate pudding, watermelon and Raiki, what more could you ask for.      Read more

    • TravelerCrete
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      Day 8

      A Day At Rest In Agios Nikolias

      September 17 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

      Today we're having a restful day in Agios Nikolias, we have blue skies and white puffy clouds. After spending the morning reading and people watching on the balcony we get our arses in gear and go for a walk to the beach bar we found Sunday.
      The water is still and crystal clear so we both have a quick paddle before taking a seat to again sit and watch the world go by. There's something to be said for having a bad knee and not being able to walk far. Sitting people watching again and taking silly selfies, enjoying a beer.
      We've made the decision to have lunch that way we needent go tonight, after we have to pack as it's moving day tomorrow,.
      Martin has a pasta dish with smoked pork and local cheese and I have a Gyros portion, slightly bigger than I expected.
      A gentle walk back and up the stairs from hell for the last time. We'll miss the fabulous view and the lovely town, but not those stairs .
      It's a beautiful balmy evening with a full moon reflecting on the sea, a perfect last photo of Agios Nikolias      Read more

    • TravelerCrete
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      Day 10

      Strolling Through Sitia

      September 19 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

      I was just about up in time for sunrise this morning after a restless night in a very warm bedroom.
      We're going to explore Sitia today when we can be bothered, we start with a walk along the prom checking out the eateries as we go, there's a lot of seafood on the menus here.
      We walk out to the furthest point then start wending our way back through the town. Oh, this is different to Ag Nik. Like at home there are a lot of empty shops and restaurants and it's not because we're coming to the end of the season.
      After realising we've done a lap of the town we head back to the apartment for a spot of lunch. Martin decides he's going for another leg stretch I've chosen to stay here, he can walk faster and further without me slowing him down. When he comes back he's found us a nice beach to try just up the road.
      Before we head out for our evening meal we watched the huge harvest moon rise over the harbour colouring the sky pink.
      Tonight's meal is in a traditional cuisine restaurant right next to the floodlit harbour wall, and what a feast it was, it defeated us both, huge portion and not expensive.      Read more

    • Europépopée Robin & Simon
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      Day 23

      Sitia

      March 8, 2023 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

      Brève escale à Sitia dans un petit hôtel tenu par des mamies, juste avant de prendre le ferry pour Rhodes.
      On a écouté de la musique crétoise, fait notre trempette, et les chaussures de Simon (cadeau de fin de thèse) ont officiellement obtenu le droit de départ à la retraite.
      Au revoir la Crète ! 👋🏻      Read more

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    • Reisen mit Moni und MarcoGriechenland 2023/2024
      Day 96

      Toplou Gorge

      February 1 in Greece ⋅ 🌬 13 °C

      Eines der spektakulärsten Geheimnisse der kretischen Landschaft ist die kleine Schlucht von Toplou Kloster (das ist eigentlich ein Komplex von zwei Schluchten, die sich einige Meter vor dem Erreichen des Meeres verschmelzen).
      Während ihrer kurzen Länge verbirgt sie zwei wichtige Überraschungen. Zuerst beherbergt sie eine kleine Kolonie der kretischen Dattelpalmen (Theophrastus Palmen), während am Ende davon, durch das Meer, einige Teiche mit frischem Wasser gebildet werden.
      Die Aussicht war spektakulär und wir genossen die Wanderung. Der Wind war ein treuer Begleiter heute.      Read more

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    Dimos Siteia, Siteia, Σητείας

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