Crete: A Second 'First' Impression


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September 8th 2007
Published: October 1st 2007
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"They" (does anybody really know them?) say that first impressions are lasting. And we subscribed to that theory. So when this little uninhabited dry, barren and blasted rock crept on the right side of the Transavia plane, we almost freaked. The island had a reddish color and not a single tree. Now, having just come from cold Holland, we surely would appreciate some warmth and sunshine but never d... Read Full Entry



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Chania Venetian harbour Chania Venetian harbour
Chania Venetian harbour

Dried appricots,dried pinapple and other candied fruits and nuts for sale
Dual languageDual language
Dual language

Most road signs, restaurant names, etc are in English and Greek
Obelix TavernaObelix Taverna
Obelix Taverna

Smart since Obelix was the one with the huge appetite.
Samaria GorgeSamaria Gorge
Samaria Gorge

A range of the Lefka Ori ( White Mountains)
Samaria GorgeSamaria Gorge
Samaria Gorge

Old tree trunk
Samaria Gorge Samaria Gorge
Samaria Gorge

Small house two hours into the hike
Stream of waterStream of water
Stream of water

Samaria Gorge



1st October 2007

RE: Great Escape
Keep on keeping on. This is a great escape. I hope one day to start my world tour. God bless and this is very inspiring.
3rd October 2007

Fantastic!
Hi twoforderoad, I really enjoyed this journey, it was fantastic. I really loved Chania's sunset and the very blue water and everything,everything it was breathtaking to me, what it was for you who saw these wonders. God bless you both, love mom,
8th October 2007

You two could always find the perfect place to go hiking. Love the Octopi, did you get to meet any "Genaro" there in Greece?

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