Heraklion1:
-Wow! Peace in the city. I will stay again. The decor is incredible. I couldn't stop staring at the wildly imaginative coffee table. I like the glowing blue, plus Elena is an elegant artist too! She has some of her wonderful works of art displayed in the beautiful blue loft. Top floor ladies & gentleman! Top floor! All you need, and an easy location. The hospitality and character in the city is pleasant. Watching the locals interact with each other for a few moments in passing just lights me up! I was sitting by a small park when a local gentleman passing said, "Hey! Do not sit there, it does not smell good! You try this place," and he led me into the park to sit next to a mother & her children who were playing & laughing hysterically. I couldn't stop smiling & chuckling. Then, with a wave and a cheerful walk, the kind man disappeared up the fortress steps.
As one who travels with a goal to observe local animals, this place is very animal safe! I walked at midnight, from Heraklion to Kato Kalesia for 4 hours, most of the time only with starlight. (I don't recommend doing this in general, unless your night time safety practices are developed and you take first aid/protection). Mythology has mentioned that a god (Poseidon or Hercules maybe?) rid the island of poisonous snakes and whatnot. I hear a mosquito bite is more of a concern, but I still have no bites. Take that mosquito fiends! Have at you haHA!