RETHYMNO Manolis drove me safely down the mountain, out of the snow and into the sunshine, on a day when massive waves were crashing over the breakwater along the Rethymno seafront. He was kind enough to carry my bags into the Old Town (where once again no cars are allowed) and make sure I was …
My Big Fat Greek Adventure – CRETE
CHANIA I flew from Rome to Athens. From Athens to the airport in Chania, and landed in the middle of a storm. I had forgotten that the US has a large military base at Souda Bay, and the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier was just coming into port for repairs to the damage it …
I’ve been a bit remiss….
...in my blog writing, and for that I can only offer one excuse... It's been too damn cold to type! Yes, beautiful San Miguel de Allende, with its quaint (dangerous) cobblestone streets, pink-shaded Paroquia, and enough restaurants to satisfy the taste of any discerning diner, is filled with big, beautiful houses... almost none with any …
