This morning we awoke and were near the island of Crete. Crete is the largest of the islands. It is completely self-sufficient for all its resources! We entered through the large city of Herkalion. Very much like Athens it was crowded and dirty.
Today we were taking a tour of Crete on a bus. The bus quickly whisked us away to the outskirts to the farming areas. There were patches of fruit trees, vineyards, and olive trees. Here are some pictures of the landscapes.
We got to visit a winery and learn about the history of wine making in this area. Here is a picture of an old wine press from the early 1900’s.
Also on our tour we got to taste some olives, cheese pastries, and tea from the area. While at that restaurant there was a performance of some Crete dancers, I was able to tape some of the dancing to show my students. Here is a picture of the dancers. They are actually engaged to be married soon.
This is a beautiful home in a small village in the countryside. I loved her patio and thought it was one of the prettiest. Many of the home owners had lemon trees and even grapevines growing ontheir patios.
It is tradition adn a part of culture that the men (and only men) go to the local coffee shop after working a few hours in their fields (5-9 am). The men sit around and talk and discuss the issues of the world. Ms. Iten had some of them pose with DOG! They loved it.
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