What an adventure where we experienced a real taste in Cretan mountain living. We stayed in Zourva during the worst weather since 2004 as everyone informed us, but Roula left us with wood, oranges, mountain tea and a taverna within walking distance which is owned by Maria, Roula's auntie. We could not have been made to feel more welcome by Roula's family in the taverna and also her parents in Fornes further down the mountain. Roula was great with keeping in contact prior to our arrival and we will definitely visit again but maybe in the summer to see Zourva in full bloom!