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Day 2 # Souda (Chania, Crete)

Today we are in Souda (Chania) and the weather is expected to be wonderfully nice with 30 degrees. We have not planned any excursions today but are going to disembark...

Most dangerous spot on E4

After not doing anything yesterday, I went shopping today. In the cafe in the center of the village, I was able to observe a spectacular traffic jam. About 15 vehicles had...

Mountain stage

Well-rested and breakfasted for the big mountain stage in the Dikti Mountains. I am prepared for anything today. It's sunny this morning at least. Maybe I can reach a summit...

Running again

In the mornings, there is always a Greek coffee and a cheese pie. The weather was quite changeable and the route was long. The route went through the mountains of the Thripti...

Clear view

Somehow I slept restlessly, even though all external circumstances were okay. It was very quiet, not too cold and not too warm. I had a great spot for my tent... no idea. I got...

Homestay in Paleochora

In the night of Friday there was an earthquake. There is actually a website where you can look it up. It had a magnitude of 3.6. There are constant earthquakes here, but mostly...

Day 5 Walk to Gouves

Today we set off after breakfast to explore the surroundings towards Gouves. While looking for a supermarket, we strolled past olive trees and even saw our "Blauer Klaus", which...

Tag 154-156 Kouremenos - Richtis Picnic Area - Tholo beach - Plakas

So far, tonight has been the coldest on our trip. (Eight degrees) But after jogging, I thought I would be warm and went into the cold water. Well, it worked, the sea is still...

Tag 152+153 Palekastro - Toplou Monastery - Kouremenos Beach

Yesterday morning was one of the few days when I couldn't go to the gym. With the quick change between rain with hail and sun, I preferred to stay in the van. Our destination...

Sunday, July 25, 2021

Another great day Which, thanks to my mobility, had its first highlight in a monastery. Just as the sermon in the monastery 'Agia Triada Tzagaroli' was finished, the monks and...

E4 Crete cloud comple

E4 in Crete complete

Stammtisch consultation

Well-rested and dry, I set off for Profitis Ilias. Right at the beginning, within 1 km, there is a 300-meter elevation, finally burning thighs again. Since it was cloudy, I...

Living at the beach

Helmut had contacted me. He would take the ferry to Loutro today and then hike from there to Agia Roumeli. So I packed my stuff together and headed to Loutro. There I went...

Hiking day 3

For breakfast today, there was a cheese and ham omelette at the Panorama Restaurant. That should keep me going for a while. There was a lot of road today. But there was very...

Tag 131 Sougia- Paralia Anydri (Paleochora)

Yesterday there was actually good weather for swimming. Burki builds stone sculptures and goes swimming. In the evening, I realize that I feel restless again. It's hard to...

Monday, July 26, 2021

On the road at 34 degrees Today it started at 9 o'clock. The plan was actually 'Mires'. This is supposed to be worth a trip. At least that's what the guidebook says.... Well, I...

Saturday, July 24, 2021

Today in 5 months is Christmas! lol But for me, it was already 'almost like Christmas' today! Although the night was really bad again, the day was great.At 7:50 am, I had to be...

Monday, July 19, 2021

Greece's public transport I started the morning off comfortably. The 3 girls had already flown out early. So I could have fun in the room. Smile First, I had to figure out the...

Sunday, 18th July 2021

And sometimes things don't go as expected.... ...or like this. Today at 9 o'clock my rental car was supposed to be delivered. I didn't arrive at the reception until 9.30. I...

Saturday, 17th July 2021

In the morning, I almost didn't notice that my 3 roommates had already left the room. So I was the last one. Perfect! I could take some time to sort my luggage. Although it's not...

Just another manic Monday☂️

Hello again, today is a typical Monday, I would say. This morning, we had a hard time getting out of bed. Amelie picked us up shortly after 7 a.m. Unfortunately, the weather...

Sea of Flowers

Through the Lasithi Plateau. Once again setting off without breakfast. But it went really well. It's just a plain, where a North German feels right at home. I still haven't...

The longest day tour

My longest tour so far, because I had to go shopping. I needed food for the way because the supply situation is a bit uncertain on the next stages. It makes about 6 km detour,...

Day 3 room change

New day - new surprise Having a room with poor ventilation was something we could live with, but what awaited us after breakfast was no longer acceptable. Our room terrace was...

Tag 1 Ab in den Urlaub - Let's go

Suitcases are packed and off to the airport we go. At 2 o'clock, the night ended and as usual, we drove to Frankfurt airport in our car. We arrived just before 3:00, parked the...

Tag 158 +159 Vlychadia-Potamos beach-Heraklion Port Crete

Crete the soul of the Mediterranean The secret of Crete runs deep. When you set foot on the island, you feel a mystical power that flows warmly and comfortably through your...