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My travel in Europe:
Crete, island of Greece, 2021


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Margarites, Sfendoni cave, Panormos

Day 13:

Two weeks at Crete, Western side

I woke up in the night and found the room lit up, looking out through the window to see a wonderful full Moon shining out there.


We had some early morning talk of what to do these last days. Maybe rent a car and go back to the small village in the mountains, Margarites. We got a good deal and rented a small car during the day.

Margarites:

Two weeks at Crete, Western side

That was we did, back to the Margarites village, we was a little bit worried if it still was open and its restaurants. We found everything as in high season. Pottery is what the village is famous for and you find them in every house you walk by.


Two weeks at Crete, Western side

After had looking at all potteries we walk into the allies to have a view over the valley.


Two weeks at Crete, Western side

Here also olive and pomegranate trees.


Two weeks at Crete, Western side

In the allies behind there are a lot of not restored buildings, very nice place to walk through.


Map of todays trip:


We have more time left and want to use it for a visit at a cave we read about, Sfendoni Cave.

Sfendoni Cave:

Two weeks at Crete, Western side

We bought ticket at the office, 4 Euro each for a guided tour.


Two weeks at Crete, Western side

From the cafe we have a great view over the valley.


Two weeks at Crete, Western side

Now it's time to enter the cave.


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Two weeks at Crete, Western side

A smartphone isn't the best to use in a dark cave. The guide told us that when during the earthquake there have been some damaged in the caves, but not this one. When they have done excavations in the cave they found remains of people from stone age and some tools. The cave was very beautiful illuminated.


Two weeks at Crete, Western side

Out on the roads again, stop where we found parking places and enjoy the views. Next stop is planned to be at the North coast village, Panormos.


Panormos:

Two weeks at Crete, Western side

We found a parking place at the harbor, take a walk around in the village.


Two weeks at Crete, Western side

It's a small village but very popular.


Two weeks at Crete, Western side

Shall we stay here and eat or drive home and get rid of the car, we did the latter.


Day 14:

Today is Thursday and then there is a big market at the city park.

Rethymnon market:

Two weeks at Crete, Western side

Gunilla found honey, a dress and a t-shirt on the market, I found nothing that I had use of.


Two weeks at Crete, Western side

After the market we walked through the old town and sat down at the cliffs at the harbor.


Two weeks at Crete, Western side

Slowly walking back to the beach along the beach, something to drink, beer for the girl and orange juice for the healthy boy.


Two weeks at Crete, Western side

Back to the hotel for a rest and then out again, the last dinner before we go home next day.


Day 15:

Two weeks at Crete, Western side

Now we must pack our things, we had the room to 12 am. We sat at the balcony and enjoyed the view a last time.


Two weeks at Crete, Western side

A last visit to the beach.


Two weeks at Crete, Western side

Back to the old town a last time, Gunilla found a cafe with wonderful coffee. After this we walk back to the hotel and got our luggage, go to Manolis place for something to eat before the transfer come and pick us up at 6 pm.


Day 16:

We landed in Stockholm in Sweden after midnight, had some problem to find a bus transport home. It's cold in Sweden ! Why did we go home ?

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