Monthly Archives: May 2021

Island life is a real beach. It’s just one beach after another here on a Crete and each one has its own unique vibe. Early in our visit on the northeastern side of the island, John and I drove to … Continue reading →

The Greek Orthodox Church represents 90 percent of Greece’s population. Unsurprisingly, churches and monasteries proliferate the landscape throughout the country and Crete is no exception. The structures appear balanced precariously atop steep rocks or nestled in lush valleys amid olive … Continue reading →

In addition to glorious and varied beaches for sun bathers, Crete is a hiker haven. There’s a trek for everyone — from mountaineers to novices. John and I started our little trek in the Samaria Gorge by driving more than … Continue reading →

After a few days in Crete it’s fair to say I am bullish on the island. Using that particular adjective to describe my positive feelings seems most appropriate given the island’s love affair with bulls — ancient ones at least. … Continue reading →

John and I are spending two weeks on Crete, the biggest island amid the seemingly endless islands off the coast of Greece. We flew into Heraklion (aka Iraklio) from Athens, rented a car and made our way to a lovely … Continue reading →

Greece has been on my bucket list since I learned about Greek mythology as a school girl. It’s no surprise that one of the first significant places I visited after arriving in modern Athens was ancient Delphi, home to the … Continue reading →