Krini Hotel
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Kreta
... vertrekken we dan toch.
Na de afvaart gaan we naar onze cabine en bellen de hutsteward om te vragen of hij de verjaardagscake nog in de koelkast staan heeft. Hij brengt ze ons meteen. We genieten op het balkon van de lekkere taart en het mooie weer.
Vandaag hebben we geen restaurant reservering en gaan we eens vroeg eten. We gaan deze keer eens naar het buffetrestaurant. Het weer is heerlijk en dus zitten we buiten op het achterdek waar ...
Goodbye Crete
... who works at this resort. She was lovely and funny. We talked about different nationalities and had some funny stories to tell. She mentioned that Greece is taken over by rich Russians and French but we thought it was more Brits. She said she likes Aussies but not so keen on some others. She was telling us that the fur coats we see in the shops are catered for the rich Russians and well we both agree we hate fur coats and would never own one. No dinner but ...
We're not lost... - Lasithi & Peza
... Everything was delicious, unique and affordable. The Greeks must not understand how much we pay for wine in America and therefore don't have exaggerated prices like Napa. At the previous winery we walked away with a 2004 red blend for about $16, and at Lyrarakis we bought two bottles of white for six euros each, around $8.
While we now have the challenge of somehow carrying around 3 bottles of wine in our luggage, we also had ...
The Royal Palace of Knossos
... suitcases are taken away when you chekc check in but at Heraklion you have to take your suitcases to another and seperate x-ray queue. Very odd!
Eventually we were back on the plane home. Simon and Scott had to sit next to a young boy and girl who couldn't sit with their father. This was brilliant - it kept them all entertained!
The 'Meet and Greet' for the car worked perfectly and we got back home just after 2am as planned.
Where did the week ...
What a beautiful island--Crete
... up ( and I do mean up) to the cave opening, then down several hundred steps, then back up. The cave felt pretty good as it is almost as hot as Kansas here. We then did a city tour, and then back to the resort to swim and just enjoy the evening. Today we are doing something with sea turtles, learning Greek dances and getting a little beach time. Looks like a great day ahead! ...