Yamas!
Happy Canada Day from Rethymno, Crete!
We hit the road west to Chania this morning and made the 1 hour drive to this beautiful Venetian city. Photo #1 is our proud BMW drivers! Photo 2 is a quick Canada Day Selfie before today's adventure!
The weather has been so hot (around 40 degrees or 51 with the humidex!) which has definitely affected our ability to enjoy the sights. While strolling though the shops, we found a tribute to my wonderful nephew Magnus...but sorry kiddo! Your Auntie went to Greece and all you get is this photo of a jersey with your name on it!! (Photo #3) lol
We walked around the old city exploring the narrow streets and alleys! Photo #4. We were lured in to a cute little restaurant on the promise of air conditioning, which turned out to be a fan blowing on us! The food was delicious...but we agreed that we have never sweated so much in all our lives! (and for all my friends, you know I don't believe in sweating!!)
The drive was so pretty...at some points we felt we could be driving through a tropical rain forest and then 15 minutes later we felt as though we were driving through the mountains of BC. The trees were amazing!
We returned back to hotel for a dip in the pool, although it was not refreshing at all as the water was too warm! The men made us a beautiful Canada Day supper on our balcony...we sure could have used that Greek air conditioner though! (photos 5 -8 - Canada Day fun and supper on the balcony!)
We ended the day on the beach in front of our hotel enjoying the sunset...and toasting Canada's 150th birthday. We even sang Oh Canada, loudly! I'd like to say it sounded great, but it might have been shaky as we were all "emotional!" Pete even yelled out "True North" and everyone on the beach turned to stare! (Photos 9-11)
Photo 12 is Jim and Kelley saying "Bon Nuit" to Canada's wonderful 150th birthday celebration day in Crete!
Day 34 - Happy Canada Day, with love from Crete!
July 01, 2017
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Rethymno, Crete
Happy Canada Day from Rethymno, Crete!
We hit the road west to Chania this morning and made the 1 hour drive to this beautiful Venetian city. Photo #1 is our proud BMW drivers! Photo 2 is a quick Canada Day Selfie before today's adventure!
The weather has been so hot (around 40 degrees or 51 with the humidex!) which has definitely affected our ability to enjoy the sights. While strolling though the shops, we found a tribute to my wonderful nephew Magnus...but sorry kiddo! Your Auntie went to Greece and all you get is this photo of a jersey with your name on it!! (Photo #3) lol
We walked around the old city exploring the narrow streets and alleys! Photo #4. We were lured in to a cute little restaurant on the promise of air conditioning, which turned out to be a fan blowing on us! The food was delicious...but we agreed that we have never sweated so much in all our lives! (and for all my friends, you know I don't believe in sweating!!)
The drive was so pretty...at some points we felt we could be driving through a tropical rain forest and then 15 minutes later we felt as though we were driving through the mountains of BC. The trees were amazing!
We returned back to hotel for a dip in the pool, although it was not refreshing at all as the water was too warm! The men made us a beautiful Canada Day supper on our balcony...we sure could have used that Greek air conditioner though! (photos 5 -8 - Canada Day fun and supper on the balcony!)
We ended the day on the beach in front of our hotel enjoying the sunset...and toasting Canada's 150th birthday. We even sang Oh Canada, loudly! I'd like to say it sounded great, but it might have been shaky as we were all "emotional!" Pete even yelled out "True North" and everyone on the beach turned to stare! (Photos 9-11)
Photo 12 is Jim and Kelley saying "Bon Nuit" to Canada's wonderful 150th birthday celebration day in Crete!
1.
Welcome to our Travel Diary!
2.
Day 1 - Departure Day
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Day 2 - Arrival in Athens
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Day 3 - Sightseeing in Athens
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Day 4 - The Acropolis
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Day 5 - Sightseeing in Athens
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Day 6 - Aegina; our first Greek Island
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Day 7 - Tour of the Golden Coast and Cape Sounion
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Day 8 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Day 9 - Our day at the Beach
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Day 10 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Day 11 - Boarding our Cruise Ship
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Day 12 - Day at Sea and Formal Night
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Day 13 - Port of Call; Corinth Greece
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Day 14 - Port of Call; Itea, Greece
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Day 15 - Port of Call; Katakolon, Greece
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Day 16 - Port of Call; Corfu, Greece
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Day 17 - Port of Call; Kotor, Montenegro
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Day 18 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Day 19 - Mykonos, Greece
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Day 20 - Beach Day in Mykonos
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Day 21 - Visit to Delos, Greece
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Day 22, Mykonos, Greece
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Day 23 - Depart for Naxos
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Day 24 - A Day at the Beach in Naxos, Greece
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Day 25 - Bus Tour of Naxos, Greece
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Day 26 - Naxos, Greece
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Day 27, Naxos to Santorini
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Day 28 - Sightseeing in Santorini
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Day 29, Winery Tours, Santorini
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Day 30 - Sunset Catamaran, Santorini
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Day 31 - Sail to Crete
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Day 32 - Rethymno, Crete
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Day 33 - Day trip to Heraklion, Crete
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Day 34 - Happy Canada Day, with love from Crete!
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Day 35- Day trip to Plakias, Crete
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Day 36 - Rethymno, Crete
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Day 37 - Our last day in Crete!
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Day 38 - Farewell Greece!
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Journey's End
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