This is a bit dated since we are now in Prague and have also spent several days in Germany. We have had some difficulty finding Internet Cafes once we arrived in the Czech Republic. Our time in Crete went well. We had 2 major destinations there - Chania and the Samaria Gorge. Chania is the second largest city on Crete and is located in the northwest of the island. It is a typical island town with beautiful views, waterfront tavernas, lots of alley shops, and nice views of the sea. They had recently restored their lighthouse which took several years and went way over budget. In the end it cost them over 1,000,000 dollars. Chania, pronounced Hania, was a good base for our hike in the Samaria Gorge. It was a 2 hour drive to the
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