2008-07-27
Days of Wild Oregano and Goatherds
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