I came to Crete after visiting Norway and Denmark. I saw Pamela and Emanuel's chalet online and it looked nice. It looked warm. I didn't realize how perfect it would be though. Emanuel picked me up at the airport then Pamela got me settled into the chalet. I listened, sort of, to the instructions about how to use the appliances in the chalet, but I was distracted by the view. The view is incredible. That's a good thing, because I had many days to look at that view.

When I woke up the next day, a fierce storm was ripping over the island. Rain, snow, hail and wind pelleted the chalet for 3 days. Thunder and lightening raged. But I didn't care.

I felt immediately at home in the chalet. Pam and Emanuel checked with me daily to see if there was anything I needed. Emanuel even took me on a couple excursions into the mountain villages to stave off cabin fever. When the storm ended I used the bike to explore. As I rode around Karteros canyon, I realized how lucky I was to have found the chalet and Pamela and Emanuel. Staying there made me feel like I was at home. And for me, that's what traveling is all about. Thanks guys.