Crete, Santorini, Mykonos

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July 20th 2013

Published: July 20th 2013

We never planned on visiting Crete this time, but our week there was great. We began with Sitia, in the northeast. This was a quiet little seaside village with few tourists and a very nice sandy beach. Nearby, at Vai Beach, was a natural palm forest which is unique to the Greek Islands. About 2 hours north, (by bus), along the coast, was the pretty town of Agios Nicholas. It was from here that w... Read Full Entry

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Spinalonga

Overview of the area where the Hansen patients resided.

Spinalonga

Departing the island.

Agios Nicholas Bay - Crete

Our coastal walk from Plaka to Agios Nicholas.

Agios Nicholas, Crete

Look what we found in the water by the sea wall. According to google it's a Dice Snake, one of Crete's 4 species of snakes.

Agios Nicholas

A swimming Dice Snake

Crete - Knossos museum

The Minoan Prince mural from the ruins of Knossos. These restored murals are the originals that were found in the excavation of the Palace of Knossos. Imitations are now at the ruins.

Knossos museum

The bull head from Knossos (aka the Minotaur).

Knossos museum

The Saffron Collector mural

Knossos museum

The Snake Lady

Knossos museum

The Bull Jumper mural

Knossos museum

The bee pendant. I have a replica of this piece.

Knossos, Crete

Entrance into the Palace of Knossos

Knossos ruins

The Palace at Knossos, on Crete, was destroyed by the volcanic eruption on Santorini that destroyed much of Santorini and created the caldera where part of the island once was.

The King's throne

The King's rooms

The grand staircase to the Queen's rooms has been closed to the public.

Knossos

The Bull Horns

Knossos

The Bull Horns

Knossos

The Queen's Rooms, now closed to the public.

Knossos

The Queen's throne. When we were here in 1984 I was able to sit on this throne and I have the photo to prove it.

20th July 2013

Mel Deeds
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Awe Inspiring
Pam, your travels and sharing are so special.... I would like to pick your brain when you get back to Sarasota. I would like to travel the Dalmation Coast and would love some input. enjoy your travels, love Mel

21st July 2013

Jody
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As always...lovely
I really liked the videos of the market...and sooooooo wanted some of those olives! The ferry was a noisy one :) The photos of Mykonos were just lovely and I thrilled to see the dolphin mosaic wall in the Queens rooms, as I included dolphin fabric in my "Greek" block to the May Block Queen :) Looking forward to your being stateside again so we can catch up on the phone! Love Jody

22nd July 2013

Ed brown
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Wonderful !
Looking forward to every blog ! Great stuff to help us prepare. Enticing pics....Thanks !

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