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Windy City
Beautiful resort but not a lot to do as a result of the crazy wind. We decided to take a drive to nearby Agios Nikolaos which was a worthwhile place to check out but nothing special. We had a nice view from the restaurant for dinner which was the ...
Life in Stalida.....
Having arrived at Lasithi plateau, it was time to chill out and catch up with the family. Stellios had returned from uni, Artemis from securing accommodation for the start of her tertiary studies and Joseph and Lizzie were holding court. Rachel and Yannis have not changed in my memory and the house is as I remember it. There have been some great additions like the interior to the stairwell, the upstairs finished ...
An easy day for site seeing
Slept far more easily last night, having become far more accustomed to the noises of the plateau.
With no real plans we breakfasted and then went on tour - firstly to the church where Joseph was christened, then the windmills on the ridge overlooking the plateau and then to lunch by the big tree.
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Day 99 - Elounda
... all intended to have an early night before a comparatively early start tomorrow morning, but when we returned to the hotel we found out that Yannis the manager would not be around tomorrow morning to settle up with. He was due to return this evening at about 11.30pm, which led to Mike having to sit in the bar waiting till nearly midnight for his return so we could settle the bill.
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Day 98 - Elounda
... the last of their souvenir shopping before dinner, and then we picked a popular looking restaurant, flanked by fishing boats – very Greek! I could scarcely believe it when the waiter handed me the menu and brushed my hand for a little too long. I thought I may have been mistaken, but then he handed me the wine list, which he used to shield my arm from Mikes view and proceeded to run his fingers from my fingertips, up my hand and half way to ...


