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...
by John Flawith | Dec 25, 2019 | Blog, Things to do
The Nativity scene in Kalyves in the town square It’s a lovely part of Christmas – nativity scenes in Crete, that each of the villages sets out a nativity scene. Nativity scenes in nearby villages Normally in the central square, usually opposite the...
by John Flawith | Sep 15, 2019 | Blog, Food & Drink
Worth carrying to the top of Korfi on the Lassithi plain! It began with Mythos… If you are into beer, Crete isn’t the desert that you might at first expect, given the ubiquity of Mythos, and the execrable Amstel. I have to confess that I love beer! ...
