Today we went into town to Iraklion. We went through the market and stopped at a travel agency to pick up our tickets for the ferry to Santorini.
Linens seem to be the good bargain here in Greece. We noticed nice things and good prices in Athens and now again on Crete in Iraklion.
Mid-afternoon we head back to Eva’s. Carla and I take a walk along the road. Their neighbours a few doors down have goats. It’s that kind of place. Horses go down the street. Everyone seems to have a garden or olive trees.
I’m so surprised by the olive trees. They are about the size of a small crab-apple tree. There are so many olives in one bunch on one section of branch. I can’t imagine how many olives they harvest from one tree!
Carla and I then head down to the sea for a swim. This is my first time in the Aegan sea. It is so warm! There are waves and I’m a little nervous so I don’t head out very far. It is refreshing though.
Imagine living so close to the sea that you can walk down anytime for a dip.
Valerie says:
Hi Paulette,
1 August 2008, 4:08 amI was just checking out to see how your reno is going to find out you are half way around the world enjoy the history of Greece. Claude and I went to the Museum of Civilization last Sunday to see the Greece exhibit and Greece IMax move. Just not the same as being there. Hope the rest of your trip is spectacular.
We’ll have to get together when you get back to hear all about your adventure.
Eva Terzakis says:
hey, it’s me again. you forgot to mention that you played a lively game of football (oh, sorry, soccer!) with my son! boy, your energy is endless!!!
6 August 2008, 11:55 pm