On our way to Chania, we decided to take a little trip inland a bit to see the Arkadi Monastery.  it was not exactly smooth driving.   Believe the signs!

The monsieur community  was established in the 13th century,  but is known as the place where the Ottomans attacked in 1866 and all the residents,  monks,  families,  everyone chose to blow themselves up rather than submit to Ottoman rule.  First we visited the church.

Then the buildings surrounding it.

We passed through many olive groves, some of ancient trees.

As we head toward Chania, we had an overlook of Rethymno