Days of Wild Oregano and Goatherds

[lsanderson]

Palaikastro is a village on the eastern end of Crete.
By JOANNA KAKISSIS
Published: July 27, 2008

A SPIRALING, slightly treacherous dirt road leads to Aspros Potamos, an enclave of 300-year-old cottages in eastern Crete once used by olive farmers and goatherds. Peaceful and primitive, with stone floors, oil lamps for light and a starry night sky, the cottages, now a rustic retreat for tourists, offer visitors a glimpse into the life of old Crete, without the boutique airbrushing. More

Comments

[debgeisler.livejournal.com]

I liked Crete a *lot*.

Si!

[lsanderson.livejournal.com]

As did I when I saw it mumble years ago. I missed the ferry to Herakleon and took the one to Chania. It was like a set from Zorba the Greek. Hitchhiking from Chania to Herakleon, not so much fun at all.