Dec 11, 2004 - Hania, Crete

The ride to Hania was uneventful and when I got there I used my guidebook and compass to find the Hotel Kriti about a 10 min. walk (once I found my bearings) from the bus station. That night the hotel recommended a restaurant not far away for dinner. It was a typical Greek restaurant where the locals go and I ordered calamari over rice with salad. Pretty good. The next day I found the old town and small Venetian port that is surrounded by cafes, restaurants and shops. Very picturesque. I ate at a nice place and talked to the owner, Mario,...