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                                                 Day 05  - June 30 - Chania to Plakis, Crete

                                                The Venetian Touch
                                                
                                                Turns out that Chania is a great base to see many of the beautiful areas of Crete.  This second largest town is a treat onto itself.
                                                Color and Venetian influenced buildings follow the harbor with never ending and wonderful restaurants and shopping.  Make sure
                                                and pick up some $10 Italian and Greek made leather sandals.  "Mixed grill for 2" at the harbor esplanade of restaurants is 
                                                well worth the selection.
 
                                                Time to catapult the car out of the basement hotel parking - Partner at street looking for any potential pedestrian casualties.  A
                                                first attempt left burning rubber on the ramp (This from a VW Polo).  Second attempt was airborne into the street.  Off for the 
                                                beautiful drive through yet another gorge and arrival to Plakias.  (Actual name is Plakia when arrived).  An early dinner on a cliff side
                                                traverna in Mirthios was superb.  Looks like the full moon is coming.

                           

                                                    Chania - Arkadi Hotel    Chania - Arkadi Hotel Views    Chania - Arkadi Hotel Views    Chania - Arkadi Hotel Views

                                                Chania Harbor Area    Chania Harbor Area    Chania Harbor Area    Chania Harbor Area      

                                                     Chania Old Town    Chania Old Town    Chania Old Town  Chania Old Town  

                                                Chania Old Town    Chania Old Town    Chania Old Town    Chania Old Town    Chania Old Town

                                                    Chania Harbor    Chania Harbor    Chania Old Town

                                                                    Plakias Bay Hotel    Plakias Bay Hotel - View from Room 403    Plakias Bay    

 

                                                

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