by John Flawith | Apr 2, 2020 | Blog, Food & Drink
Just to show how you could enjoy the surroundings, imagine you packed a picnics and set off for Kissamos. In the shade of a tamarisk tree… Driving the Paleo Ethniki – the old road from Chania west to Kissamos which avoids all the usual traffic. ...
by John Flawith | Mar 19, 2020 | Blog, Places
There is a special feel about being in the mountains. The air is clear and crisp. Sounds of nature are all around. Most importantly it seems to inspire calm and tranquillity in body and spirit. Whats more there are the views! This is Panokosmos, the first...
by John Flawith | Feb 29, 2020 | Blog, Things to do
Quite symbolic: Cretans riding the waves of life! February is Carnival time in Crete! These Greek celebrations are not widely known outside the country but it is a great surprise to enjoy these Cretan carnivals! Some of the best in the island – are in Kalyves,...
by John Flawith | Feb 17, 2020 | Blog, Food & Drink
This is from the 2020 wine fair in Platanias, near Chania. Wines of Crete organise this event every year and its a great experience. Its a great place to try out Cretan wines. At last, a good Cretan sparkling wine! Douloufakis Champagne First of all, at last a...
by John Flawith | Jan 27, 2020 | Blog, Walks
The Mili gorge is south of Rethymnon and makes a great day out. This Mili gorge adventure takes place in January and there was plenty of evidence of Mother Nature! It was in January 2020, during a dry day, and there was a pleasant stream flowing thru. Not sure if...
by John Flawith | Dec 31, 2019 | Blog, Things to do
Every year a group of charities organise the “Santa Run”. We joined it whilst staying at the the lovely Kydon hotel in central Chania. Its got a great view from the 5th floor over the town. Our room overlooked the giant Christmas tree in front of the Agora...
