Or, To GPS or Not To GPS? So far we’ve been traveling under modern “adventure” mode, which means without the use of GPS. Geni sits with a couple of maps, and I try not to kill the young couples on motorscooters. We got lost within five minutes of our first drive…
We’ve discovered that the small, non-tourist towns on Crete tend to be like miniature Heraklions. They’re a bit gritty, definitely local, and a mix of modern, ancient, and abandoned . . . often next door to each other. We ventured the few miles from our place on the water to…
As everyone knows, when you travel there is often a bit of push and pull amongst the travelers regarding where to go and what to do. (I can’t remember what I was in trouble for during this moment, but I had fun taking the picture.) I assumed a day/night/day in Chania…
Lest you all think we’re jet-setting around, dining in the finest establishments with an unlimited budget . . . this picture shows our typical lunch layout, which is also the occasional dinner on the road. The sausages, cheeses, and breads are always local and very good. The chips are a…
Way behind on travel notes at the moment. We’re on day 2 of Crete but my stories haven’t caught up with Mali Losinj, about a week ago. But I want to sneak in this short note from Kissamos, Crete, Greece. This note has been lurking for a while, but I…
We stopped at Mythos Restaurant in Maleme on our way between Heraklion and Kissamos. It was our first exposure to great Greek food, hospitality, and incredibly affordable dining. The owner came out to the middle of the street to grab us before we could walk on to the restaurant next…
