He contacted me 3-4 times; as I work on ships as an engineer. My host even sent a taxi to the ship to pick me up & told me how mush it would cost. He showed me the apartment, & proceeded to give me directions to the marketplace, a local bakery, a mini-mart, and the best local restaurants. I visited them all during my stay, and all were wonderful. Crete is a truly relaxing place, and Alkis' apartment is the place to stay. I would come back here with my family.