This morning I was delighted to hear about some new books celebrating our area of Apokoronas written by a good friend of mine. Lots of lovely photographs - and some walks too. They are available on Amazon and Apple iBookstore. I hope you enjoy them.
A message from the author:
"These all came about because I started to ask myself “why have I got so many nice photos on my computer where nobody can see them?” So last autumn I decided to compile a book. One thing led to another and before I knew it I had those photo books finished, all related to the Apokoronas and the walks I do.
The first book ‘Crete Walks’ is primarily aimed at tourists who come over here and leave without any knowledge of the nice countryside we have in the Apokoronas. As many people are now using eBooks that is why I have used that format for these new books." Geoff Needle.
Crete Walks
A selection of 25 country walks passing through different parts of the Apokoronas area of north-west Crete. The Apokoronas area has a diverse terrain that ranges from a rocky coastline with caves, coves and sandy beaches, large flat plains of citrus and olive groves, old villages, small churches, rivers and streams, and the high foothills of the White Mountains that are snow covered for up to six months each year. These walks take you to all those places. The walks would suit tourists that want to explore the quiet countryside away from their chosen resort or local people that have not had the opportunity to explore some of the nice countryside further afield from where they live. The walks pass through the nicest and quietest parts of the local countryside. The directions are fully detailed with their length and description of the terrain to be met along the way. An introduction gives more information about the Apokoronas area and various aspects of life in Crete.
Images of Crete - The Apokoronas Area
A collection of 30 photographs from different parts of the Apokoronas area of north west Crete. Each photograph has a description with additional information about the area or various aspects of life in Crete. Anyone visiting the Apokoronas area should get a good idea of the area from these images and their descriptions, learn of some of the interesting places to visit and what life is like living in the area.
Images of Crete- Wild Flowers
A personal collection of 60 photographs of wild flowers taken around the countryside tracks of the Apokoronas area of north-west Crete. They show the wide diversity of colours and shapes of the flora to be seen in the Cretan countryside that help to make walks and rambles along these tracks so pleasurable.
Images of Crete - Insects
A personal collection of 60 photographs of insects taken around the Apokoronas area of north-west Crete. They show the wide diversity of colours, shapes and sizes of the insects to be seen in the Cretan countryside. They represent only a minute sample of the estimated 950,000 different species of insect to be found around the world. While some types are considered pests to humans or crops there are many other types that have some behaviour or characteristic that makes them highly beneficial to have around. They are truly amazing and very important creatures.
Images of Crete - Loose Ends
A personal collection of 60 photographs from different parts of Crete. As there is no theme to this book it has been given the rather unusual title of Loose Ends. Each photograph has a story behind it which is explained. Many photographs provide an opportunity for a digression on some relevant aspect of photography based on the author’s experience.
These are also available on the Apple i bookstore
