Our trip is rapidly approaching its end. Sigh.
This afternoon was spent on the beautiful beach in Rethymno (RETH im noh). Nick spent part of the afternoon talking with Glenn and Erja, the sailing couple, while I stayed at the beach. It was a peaceful and scenic way to say goodbye to a gorgeous island filled with welcoming Cretans. I'm going to miss the warm temperatures, the blue and turquoise waters, the stunning mountains, the delicious food, and the warm, friendly people. Crete was a treasure!
I asked our host for a recommendation for a really good EVOO that I could buy as a souvenir. Her response was that she'd ask her friend if we could buy a liter of the friends's olive oil, pressed from their own trees. And it worked out, so I've got a liter of unbranded olive oil in my suitcase. Guess I'll be checking it vs carrying it on the plane.
We also asked our host for a recommendation for a restaurant or taverna, one that local people would go to. She thought Taverna Zisis would fit the bill, and she was right. One family was having a birthday party for a clueless one-year-old. Other families, large and small, were doing their Saturday night things, couples on dates. It felt familial. And the gratis dessert here was a twofer: fresh green grapes and mini ice cream bars. And the usual raki, of course.
Tonight in Greece they end their Daylight Savings Time, gifting us with an extra hour of sleep before we head to the airport tomorrow morning in Heraklion.
Carol
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