We had a flight at 12:45 so we went to the airport via metro a little early to relax and have lunch in the business lounge,  one of the perks of our Chase travel credit card!  The flight was about an hour and we flew over several islands, and quite close to Santorini

We have an apartment for this next 3 nights.   It’s right on the harbor with a great view!  The top floor,  quiet,  and I’m ready for some relaxing quiet time. 

Our home for the next 4 nights.   The whole top floor, looking out onto the old sea fort and venetian harbor

We are already scoping out my birthday dinner place.   There are several restaurants just below us, along the waterfront.   Our sightseeing will be minimal for the next couple days,  but we will walk Heraklion and explore!

For those who know me well and are keeping track,  I’ve already had my fall this trip!  Just a small one,  nothing broken out bleeding!  Got that out of the way so now i can just enjoy the trip….. pun intended. 

We had a great home cooked meal in the home of Captain John and Mrs. Irini!  For 25 years they have been welcoming visitors into their home,  called the Anchorage, now that Captain John is no longer traveling!  The food was Cretean specials.   We had Saganaki, roasted red peppers with feta,  rabbit with onions and rice.   And a surprise treat for dessert,  greek yogurt with mandarin marmalade.

We walked a little after dinner,  to buy a bit of groceries for breakfasts, and some coffee.  The central park is surrounded by restaurants and shops and the people are enjoying the evening air!