The main photo shows Ruth at the Rimondi Venetian Fountain, in Rethymno’s “old town” on the Greek island of Crete. 4/26/98: Spent most of the day reading and relaxing. Did laundry. Lunch…
Rewarded By The Madness Of Our Method
4/25/98: Caught a bus to Rethymno, a coastal town in the northwest part of the island of Crete. Rain and sunshine alternated all day. Arrived and had another hunt for an affordable…
A Maze Worth Getting Lost In
4/24/98: Jumped on a ferry to Crete, the southernmost island in Greece. Met Joel and Lynn from Oregon on board. Landed at Irákleio (Heraklion). After shopping for a pensione, the four of…
What Goes Down, Must Come Up.
4/23/98: Strolled around Thera. Enjoyed the views. Walked down the trail of switchbacks from Thera to the “old harbor.” I began reading “Random Harvest,” by James Hilton. Ate a delicious dinner of…
No Kidding: We Sailed Into A Volcano!
4/22/98: Off to Santorini today. The arrival at this island was spectacular! Am finding that used book stores are a common convenience on traveler circuits. Before we left Naxos, I snapped up…
The Benefit Of Getting Lost In A Greek Island Village
4/21/98: I was the first one up today, went for an early foraging expedition into town. Managed to take the very long way back. That’s just a nice way of saying I…
I Looked Up “Etymology,” So You Don’t Have To.
I4/20/98: Packed up for our next departure. Had a last walk around Samos town. Calm seas and a lovely sunset meant the 9-hour ferry ride to Naxos was quite nice. 4/20/23: Our…
Spoiler Alert: There Were Easter Eggs!
4/19/18: Easter Sunday (Orthodox calendar). The town is shut down. Joined in on the last of Easter festivities, including another procession and gathering in the plateia by several of the Orthodox churches…
The Best Way To Celebrate Easter!
4/18/98: I managed to convince Ruth to tour the island on a motor scooter. We had a blast winding our way through valleys and up the mountain! After resting back at our…
You Know You Are Loved When…
4/17/98: Up at dawn for a very sad farewell to Homeros Pensione and Selçuk. Dervish and his family run this hotel like guest are cousins staying in their home for a visit….