liquid refreshments in the mountains. Stop-off the Happy Train in Krassi. Stuffed vineleaves, selection of olives etc all free with our drinks order- very cheap too.

Spinalonga on our boat trip from Elounda.

View from the boat departing Spinalonga island- next stop bbq.

Compact room, bed like sleeping on concrete. OK for one night. There is a double bed with a single bunk bed above.

They still build proper boats in Panormo.

Chania Harbour taxiboat.

The Fortezza (in this case pronounced "Fortedza" rather than "Fortetsa") is the Venetian fortress of Rethymnon, almost in the centre of the old town. The giant Fortezza, with its hidden centuries of history, is visible from every corner of the town and offers panoramic views...

The outside wall of the fortezza.

The spectacular palace at Knossos. No sign of the Minotaur; he must be looking for food! Knossos, also known as Labyrinth, or Knossos Palace, is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and probably the ceremonial and political centre of the Minoan civilization and culture.

Very suspicious dayboats in Rethymnon Harbour!

The Faros (lighthouse) at the entrance of the Venetian harbour of Rethymnon

The Mosque in the Fort, now desanctified. The Venetian building was originally the Monastery of St Barbara. The impressive Renaissance facade with ornate doorways and balconies dates from this stage.

The sun setting over the White Mountains. The White Mountains are the largest mountain range in Crete.

The sun setting, viewed from Panormo.

The splendid Panormo train that takes us around the mountain villages in the mornings, and a taxi service in the afternoons.

This was a restaurant on our first Chania visit in 1990. Chania is an old Venetian town.

The beautiful Chania harbour is wonderful, and at any particular time of day the light produces a different result, creating a "different place". The atmosphere has a touch of Florence and Venice, combined with the culture and character of Cretan people and traditions.

Not big enough for the cruise liners!

Knossos, also known as Labyrinth, or Knossos Palace, is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and probably the ceremonial and political centre of the Minoan civilization and culture.The Palace was a little spoilt by Arthur Evans and his concrete!

The Neratze mosque on the corner of Ethniki Antistaseos and Vernaridou was known as the Church of Santa Maria during Venetian times. It used to be part of an Augustinian friary. From the original building only the East and the North side survived. The elaborate entrance on the North side gives...