Temple Of Poseidon At Sundown

An evening ride out on a Bonnie to the Temple Of Poseidon. WONDERFUL!

 

And we met up with Billy!

 

Just What The Doctor Ordered

Wonderful.

Sunshine In Athens

Awoke to the warmth of sun... Mountains... And a sea view. Next on the list: COFFEE!

I Was Born Ready...

Ready For Take-Off

Sat in my seat, waiting to go... Athens here I come!

Videos From Crete - 2011

I finally got around to uploading 3 videos that were took while we were on holiday in Creete, Greece.

Driving up and out of the bay at Diktynna





Up in the hills at Matala

Greece 2011 - Day 12

Well today is our last day on the island of Crete!
After breakfast and paying all bills we decided not to go to the beach today but drive up to the Lasithiou plateu. It's a plain up in the mountains where Zeus was born. It's at a height of over 800 meters!
The drive up was great.

On dropping down to the plain we saw signs for off-road tours!!!
Book me in for next time!

The view onto the plain was super!

We stopped to have lunch in Psycho - the village where the cave of Zeus is.

Then we drove up to the carpark to go and look at the cave...

But it was closed - due to strikes!

Anna, Stef and I walked up anyways!

All the way to the house at the top... But it was defiantly closed!

The views from up there were lovely too.

So then we headed off for the harbour.

On the way to Heraklion we stopped at the coast... for about 30 seconds!
Far too touristy for us!

So we drove directly onto the harbour. And then walked into town.

We took a bite to eat and a drink at the 'newscafe' where they have fast internet! And a funny menu card...

The coffees were done nicely too.

Greece 2011 - Day 11

The morning in Moires. Buying fruit, shoes and Gyros & Chips!

After Moires we drove down to Matala and a little up into the hills look at the Chapel Stefan.

Down in Matala there is a carved tree. Looks real cool. I believe it was made for the hippy party earlier this year.

There's still lots of hippies around!

In the evening we ate out at 'Mike's Place'. The food was very good - BUT - the owner is VERY VERY VERY stressful! He clearly gives you the message: "eat and go! NEXT!"
No pictures, battery was flat.

Greece 2011 - Day 8

Phew..... What a night!
Strong winds between 2 & 3 this morning!
Electricity fall out at 6 am!

I'm just gland we're not still camping.

Once up we walked down to the front and along to the harbour.
Looking back you could see the clouds hanging down on the hills!

The harbour is a lovely little thing, and nearly always has something happening.

Actually from behind the harbour is the official E4 walking route that would take you over to Lissos.

While we were at the harbour watching the locals pull out a boat, it started to rain again!
So we quickly took off to the restaurant and had our breakfast and hot chocolate!
I also had time to do a quick sketch for Sarah.

When walking back up to the rooms, it started to rain again - heavily!

:-D
You have to laugh.

So then it was an afternoon of playing cards!!!

Later the weather turned a little better and so we walked back down to the front again and back around to the harbour.
On the way down we saw some onions hanging to dry.

Around at the harbour the waves were crashing! Naturally, Stefano had to risk his luck!

Then it was time to go and have some food.
First off: Alfa beer, garlic bread and olives.

The staff, taking things easy in these times of the Greece crisis!

Then a selection of starters...

Then - out of nowhere, rain & lightening came!

Once the rains had passed, it was time for the meat!

Then the payment of the room was made to the cook of the restaurant.

Last, but not least - more chocolate cake!