I have a bit of time to put this together - please excuse any typos!
A few links for info.
Knossos (Wiki info)
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Day five was the one I had been looking forward to. A tour of the historical site of Knossos and a look around the museum in Heraklion.
We were SO lucky with the weather. It was teeming with rain when we left the hotel for the three hour(ish) drive across Crete to Knossos. It poured all the way there which was a shame because the views would have been stunning had we not been in the low clouds much of the way.
As the coach parked, the rain stopped and held off while we had our tour with a guide who was absolutely brilliant. Knowledgeable, highly qualified, excellent English and clear articulation.
While we were having lunch in a Taverna in Heraklion, it rained.
As we left the Taverna, it stopped and held off until just as we got on the coach to drive back.
The Greek gods must have been smiling on us.
Here's some photos without comment. They've appeared in the wrong order (sorry) so the first few are from the museum and the last one is our guide (who stayed with us all day)
I don't have any of the really important photos from the museum, like the bull acrobat sculpture, etc, as my camera decided to play silly sausages again. Its days are numbered, I can tell you!
I think the link should lead you to them if you explore.
No time for shopping as we had to whizz round the museum and get back to the coach. No fridge magnet - what a shame.
I have no more time so I will post separately about Chania. Just to say Knossos and Heraklion were absolutely fantastic and I will be back at some point. I have promised myself. xx
Gorgeous new header photo! How lucky with the weather. It sounds like you're having an absolutely wonderful time xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sooze. We were indeed very lucky and this is such a beautiful country. The people are lovely too, in spite of cultural differences. xx
DeleteGlad you enjoyed the outing and were lucky with the weather, Catriona
ReplyDeleteWeren't we just. I've had the best time and feel so, so lucky! xxc
ReplyDeleteHow lucky that the Greek Gods smiled on you and stopped the rain when it was necessary. Love the photos of the museum pieces.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thanks, Jackie. It was a really good day, despite the weather.
DeleteI love reading about this. It reminds me of the lovely Miss Read book in which she and Amy travel to Crete.
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed, me too, and last night I pulled it up on my Kindle to have another read of it. xx
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