We had a wonderful time on Crete largely due to Giorgis. He was always available, ready to chat and offer advice in a lovely unassuming manner. We shared many chats, some cake and a rather wicked little brewed concoction of pomegranate and cinnamon!
A secret family recipe!

His input to our plans was spot on and invaluable. We visited the Palace of Knossos, the ruins of Malia and the museum to where the loot was transferred! We had a wonderful time in the little village of Zaros located 1 1/2 hours by car into the mountains away from the coast. It was a beautiful, scenic drive thru vineyards and the ubitiquous olive groves. There is an old monastery and a new monastery to be seen and some fabulous photo opportunities as well as Zaros lake drive and the Rouvas forest walk at the end of the drive.

The accomadation was adequate to our needs and although extremely central it was quiet enough to give us a peaceful night's sleep. The keycard entry and the locked safe were a bonus.