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Tourists in Heraklion
This is unfortunately our last day in Crete and we decide to spend it in Heraklion with a visit to its very famous museum. The museum is actually under refurbishment at the moment but thank god they had a temporary exhibition set-up next door. Mum would have ...
Rethymnon & Phaestos
... Mum has been looking forward to this moment since the day I told her we were taking her to Crete. And in fact it was an amazing site to see, filled with history and mystery all around. It looks like they are still digging and exposing more ruins by the side of what can already be seen. They say this site is second only to Phaestos. and you can see why! Definitely take the time to see Phaestos if you're in the area; you won't be ...
Coastal Road to Panormo
... our way to complete the last 10km or so to Panormo and the hotel, however the system of on and off slips on the main coast road leaves a lot to be desired and so we manage to miss the hotel completely and only realise when we approach the outskirts of Rethymon. We quickly spin the car around and head back eastwards to where we roughly think the hotel is located, and by pure chance manage to come off the road at ...
Cruise Phase 1
... to eat or drink! There are over 700 staff on board from many different nations. Their service and attention to our needs is wonderful, nothing is too much trouble.
To date, five days into the cruise we have visited Dubrovnik, Kotor, Corfu and Monemvasia. The schedule is good. We sail overnight and spend the entire day in port. Monemvasia has been the most impressive, very similar to Mont Saint Michel in France. Unfortunately there have been other cruise ships in ...
Arrived in Heraklion
... and simple. We're both knackered from the early start and decide to have a little nap back at the hotel. 4 hours later we wake up..and it's time for food again! If you're in Heraklion for a short stay, like us, this is a great place for a stop over, with a roof terrace where you can drink and dine, overlooking the harbour. Off to bed now, our Mega Jet is parked outside, waiting for an early check in at ...