Showing posts with label Kalamaki. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kalamaki. Show all posts

Wednesday, 9 May 2018

Spring around Crete

Just before the season begins......
Winter turns into spring for about 2 days before it becomes summer here in Crete. An ideal time for a wander, before the influx of summer holidaymakers!

Kalamaki


Matala


Kokkinos Pyrgos (Tymbaki)


Plakias





Sfakia


Stylos

Souda bay

Lake Kournas




Monday, 10 October 2016

Delfinia at Kalamaki

After our wander around Matala we paid a visit to our favourite little seaside resort of Kalamaki

Some empty sun beds at this time of the season

The sun was warm, but not blazing as in the heat of summer. Probably around 28 degrees C

The sea sparkled in the sunlight

We chose "Delfinia" to have lunch. It was full of Greek families, always a good recommendation.

The clear blinds were down protecting us from the sea breeze

A little dinghy was merrily sailing along

We shared fried courgettes

Which were served with corn bread

Saganaki ( fried cheese), Greek salad and tsatsiki

The oil and vinegar were served separately for us to dress the salad ourselves as we wished

Crispy, melty and delicious

We also shared a platefull of Kalamares

Golden and flavoursome

The decor was modern distressed, which fits well with the atmosphere of the village

We finished with complementary fresh fruit

We wandered back to the car

Passing a quiet kafenion


Admired the bougainvillea 

Spotted the room in which we stayed on our last visit

You may like to know:

Service: Pleasant, and efficient. 

Type of food: Traditional, specializing in fish.

Prices,  Average 

"Star ratings"- on the "Guzunder" scale 7. 
- Clean, doors have locks, toilet seats present, paper and paper towels available. 

Complementary fruit at the end of the meal

Raki on Richter scale None offered. 

Would we return? Yes, but equally might try next door next time.



Tuesday, 19 July 2016

Twelve Random Objects of Desire

You know how it is. Sometimes you are out and about and see something you love. It might be in a shop or a friends house or decor in a hotel. You think about it, google it and covet it - even though you know full well that you do not have the money - or indeed anywhere to put it if you got it. Here are a few items I have seen recently that I loved!

Driftwood yacht ( Psaros Almyrida)

Stork wind chimes, Georgioupolis

How's this for a funky car seen in Lidles car park, Hania

Just Wow!

Metal instruments at Hasomeri Vamos

Another driftwood boat, this time at Panormo

Decanter lampshades at "Streat" Hania

Metal cactus planter in Rethymnon

Wonderful wicker ceiling fans in Rethymnon


How about a cigar box Lyra?

Model outside a boutique in Rethymnon

Yet another driftwood boat - this time in Matala

Table with shells in Kalamaki

What are your random objects of desire?