adventure
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Driving, earthquakes and family visits. Oh My!
We have had a busy couple of weeks. It’s still hot, and now the peak of tourist season is here so it’s crowded in Heraklion. I have continued to work on my Greek, learning more and more phrases. Jeff and… Continue reading
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Vacation Vs. Real life
So, the settling in continues, the last of the furniture has been ordered, Greek classes are going well and I even tried driving this week. We have had a recent heat wave here which leads me to this posting. Heat… Continue reading
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Time for an adventure!
The beauty of Crete is never-ending. Drive an hour in any direction and you can find the most amazing sights, which is what I love about this island. We have been spending a lot of time on tasks and setting… Continue reading
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Why here, why now?
Heraklion is the capitol city of the island of Crete. Crete is the biggest island in Greece with about 650,000 people living on it. Every year 5 million people visit Crete. We have visited Crete about 7 or 8 times… Continue reading
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1 Month on Crete
So, we have been here for a month. We have accomplished a lot and learned a ton. It all still feels a little temporary and the language difference is challenging but we are getting there. I have been told that… Continue reading
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Planning to visit?
So, you want to come to Crete? Great plan! Below is a list of advice you won’t find on most travel sites. After visiting many times and now moving here, I have made notes below that aren’t obvious before coming.… Continue reading
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Putting myself out there
One of the challenges I knew we would have with the move is I am a very social person. We are leaving behind family and friends and a neighborhood that feels like family. I always had something to do in… Continue reading
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Now we’re getting somewhere!
Yesterday was a huge day for getting things accomplished! My friends have taught me instead of asking “How are you doing?” because this can always be brushed off with a “fine”. We ask “what’s your number? 1-10” like, “rate you… Continue reading
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Siga, Siga- Slowly, Slowly
The Greeks have a saying Siga, Siga- it means Slowly, Slowly. You’ll hear this a lot in Greece. “Slow down”, “have patience”, or just “things take time here”. For someone who doesn’t have the most patience, this is a challenge,… Continue reading
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Getting Settled
Thanks to our family in Heraklion, we were able to find a furnished apartment before we arrived, so we didn’t sleep on the floor for the first few weeks. When apartments are rented unfurnished here this includes no stove and… Continue reading
Journey To Crete 