June 13 - Creta!

Crete is soo pretty. Right now it is much higher on my beautiful list than Athens. Of course I say that now, but when I had to sleep for three hours in the Chania airport I was not a happy camper. I like my bed. I like my covers. Having to make do by lying on duffle and hiding my bookbag behind me did not make me chipper. Anyway, once we got past the somewhat crappy airport it got a lot better.

On the bus ride from the airport all you see is houses surrounded by mountains in the background and blue, blue water. It made me even more anxious to get to the beach. The three of us got off the bus about a half hour later, and through some hand gestures and written explanations got a cab to take us to our hotel. And you know what - our hotel is also beautiful!! The floor and ceiling is made out of this light tan wood and we have nice beds and a bathroom and air conditioner!! Not only is the room itself wonderful, but we have a little balcony that opens out onto the city and a huge lemon tree that first thing Lian picked a couple from.

Well, after taking another couple hours and napping after our airport ideal, we headout out into the main part of the city. We walked along the harbor and collected information about glass boat rides and even snorkling! We walked in and out of shops, really doing what I enjoy the most - interested wandering. And we had lunch/linner at the nicest little place. It's sign said that they prepared home made food and since the prices weren't so terrible, we stayed and had traditional Greek food. Lian and I had Mousaka a lasagna-like dish in that eggplant is layered with potato and meat, and then baked with cheese on top. Laura got a stuffed eggplant and both the dishes were similar but had their own particulars that in the end made me prefer my mousaka.

After linner we walked some more, looked out and then headed to the grocery store and bought the makings of a nice cocktail and fruit evening. Walking back we watched the sun go down and I can't describe how happy a thought it was to know that I have another day to spend here.