Drove to Crete’s south coast today. A distance of about 30 kilometers as the crow flies took over 4 hours to cover. What started out as a very slick beautiful highway morphed into weaving, rolling curves and cutouts over narrow and sometimes rough blacktop. After a few hours of maneuvering the car right then left, up and down across stark, barren but unbelievably incredible landscapes. I have never seen such rock formations, or deep and narrow gorges of huge proportions. This was coupled and broken by broad plains that are filled with olive groves and vineyards. You also see herds of goats and flocks of sheep on the slopes and cliff faces. The rocky mountains at home do not come close to the frightening and spectacular views that these formations afforded. I can tell you that after 3 hours of driving through this I was exhausted. This is a rugged and beautiful terrain.
I wasn’t able to take any pictures as my hands were locked on the wheel. Dot had to use pliers to unlock them. You will just have to visit Crete to experience this. My drive today was from Heraklion to the Frangocastelle area on the South Coast. When we left we drove to Rethymon.
Then lunch.
Read ya later. Pictures cannot do the area justice.
WOW
Sounds exciting but scary too! I’m sure the beautiful scenery was worth it but I know you were happy to get back to your hotel!
Love and hugs,
Margaret
Ya think. (Dot). yes we were.