After nearly three months in the UK and with my father finally out of the hospital and a new care team in place, I booked two flights to Chania in Crete. Saying farewell is always tough, especially to my mum, with whom we spent the majority of our time during this trip. Fortunately, my good friend Gerry kindly offered to drive us to the airport, which was fortuitous due to a train strike that day.
After a four-hour flight, we arrived in Chania just after 9 pm and headed straight to the car rental to pick up our vehicle, or so we thought. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned, as they didn’t accept the Amex card I had prepaid the booking with, and my other cards seemed to pose a challenge for them as well. The overall experience wasn’t a good one, so after venting my frustration, I was happy to let Amex sort it out.
The taxi finally arrived at our Airbnb in Agii Apostoli, Galatas, located on the northwest side of the island. Crete, not only the largest island in Europe but also the most southern, is separated from North East Africa/Middle East by the Libyan Sea, a fact we’re reminded of a couple of times a day as Euro-Fighters patrol that corridor.
The following morning, we ventured out to get some food after a quick exploration of the local area. The surroundings consist of on excellent walking tracks, popular with the locals undera canopy of trees leading out to three beaches: one long stretch of sand and two smaller coves, each with its own unique characteristics and clear water, perfect for swimming. All three beaches are less than ten minutes walk from where we’re staying, which is ideal. Winding paths through the brush offer interesting walks along the beachheads with stunning views of the sea and the Lefka Ori mountain range.
There are plenty of restaurants to choose from and a couple of supermarkets nearby. Additionally, it’s just a 10-minute drive to the second-largest city, Chania and all its charms.
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