All Change: Kastelli to Chania

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It had rained for most of the night. Not that depressing pitter-patter of rain drops, but a good, hard downpour. By 04h00, all was quiet, save for the trickle of water draining from the streets and by 08h00, there was a beautiful sunrise. Tall orange clouds filled the early morning air. Beautiful but not what I was hoping for.

I went downstairs for breakfast. This morning's meal would be indoors as the chairs and tables were sodden. The air felt cooler as the first drops of rain began. Just a little. Then more. Before long, it was as though the taps had been turned on. Water fell from the sky at a great rate of knots. Then stopped. Suddenly.

There was no walking today. Today I was moving from Kastelli to Chania. Everything would be different, the food, the people and, more importantly, the walking.

The bus was a little early this morning but, being in Crete, time itself is ambiguous. Bags were loaded into the luggage compartment and, in the cool air, I settled in to my journey.

As we moved East, the sky cleared and the temperature rose. No fluffy clouds were to be seen when we arrived in Chania. Stepping down from the bus, the air felt humid and the difference in temperature was obvious.

Being midday, I left my bags in the hotel's reception and headed into the Old Town for lunch. It was nice to be back in such a pretty place, amongst people I knew. Indeed, I was offered lunch at a number of tavernas but, not wanting to offend anyone, I declined all invitations.

Afterwards, I reacquainted myself with the town, spending some time in the Market, even though most of its produce had been sold.

Hot, I returned to the hotel and checked in. Then chilled.

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Photos

Kastelli: Sunrise
Whilst beautiful, this really was the calm before the storm

Kastelli: Sunrise
Such a pleasant view to have from my balcony