Sep 22 2004
Crete Excursion: Reythmno, Hania/Xaviar
Reythmno: busy beach, visited Venitian castle, crazy driving: winding road, passing cars, road side shops. Striking weather while passing mountain passes, elegant mountains/peaks, villages along the way, small, quiet, occasional fancy cars. endless olive trees
Hania: ancient regional capital. Arrived late. Impossible to drive in the dark: narrow street, irreversable one way streets, few locals speak english, always 3 minutes drive/walk.
Noisy streets in the night, small rooms, didn’t sleep well.
Trying to get ferry tickets. Fewer ferries during offseason. Fast boats all booked.