Beach Day on Crete

After the 16km hike over rocky terrain we were glad to take a beach day today. We actually don't feel too sore....just our calf muscles. After breakfast we headed to the beach which is very close to our hotel. We rented beach loungers and an umbrella and set up shop. The water was warm and beautiful with an old corral reef in front of it. The weather was about 27 degrees and the beach had some sand but it was mostly light coloured small rocks.

At about 5 pm when went back to the hotel and had a showers before going for a walk up the hill into the old villages. There were many restaurants, shops, bars, and small hotels. By the way....never come to Greece in July and August. Right now is the perfect time. The weather is not too hot, the hoards of tourists are not here, and also prices are much lower since it is the end of the season. Many of the restaurants are empty and the owners are outside trying to convince you to come in. Unfortunately our dinner is included in our hotel. We are looking forward to visiting the small greek restaurants and tavernas when we are in Santorini, Mykonos, and Athens. We did get a shot of the Crete liqour called Rakki....we thought of buying some to bring home but after tasting it I think we have decided to save everyone from it....it burns all the way down! Mind you....I think we were served some Rakki home brew!

Tomorrow we leave early in the morning to take a ferry to Santorini. I don't think we have internet access there. We will try to find some but we may need to write once we are in Mykonos. We are only in Santorini for 3 nights.

C