I had an absolutely fabulous time staying with Antonia; she wasn't joking when she said she would act as my mother away from home!
When I arrived, she picked me up from the bus stop and took me to my lovely, 4-day Cretan home. The fridge was stocked with beautiful home-grown/baked products and Antonia made herself readily available to me, should I have any questions or concerns.
She also recommended places for me to visit and made me feel very much at home. This morning, before driving me to the airport, she made me a traditional Cretan breakfast, which I shared with her and her husband; what a lovely note to leave on! For my first trip to Crete, I cannot think of anyone better to have stayed with! Many many thanks!