I really enjoyed my time in Chersonisos with Stathis and his mother Maria. They were very warm, kind and always concerned about my well-being. From Maria, who is a tourist guide, I learned a lot about the history and geography of Crete, and Stathis even took the time to take me on a sightseeing tour to Heraklion. My favorite place during my stay was the garden around the house with a lot of shade, provided by trees, and little corners to sit down and read a book. The beach was only a couple of meters down the hill too, so it was easy to just walk down for a little swim in between without needing to stay there for hours.