Day 18, Rethymno, crete, Greece

Day 18

No breakfast again today.  Our first dip in the calm water was in order, but we first had to visit the butcher shop and decide on dinner.  We bought two pork shoulder blade chops to braise and we had everything else we needed for a greek salad to accompany the pork.

The beach sand by the water was a mix of small stones and course sand.  Once in, we could see that it was somewhat shallow a long way out.  The water was not as clear as Paleochora.  The occasional cigarette butt floating by us was not the pristine water we were used to.  A much younger crowd looking for fun was the theme.  After our water exercise, we walked the beach but found it challenging and not enjoyable due to the stones and course sand.  

We were minutes from home so we showered and headed out for lunch. We were hungry.  The specials at the restaurants at the base of the fort overlooking the water appealed to us.  I had Calamari, Greek salad and a glass of wine for 9 Euros.  Jill had a four cheese saganaki with tomatoes and peppers.  It was a lovely spot outside of the harbour with a cool breeze and ideal for lunch.

As we walked back, we stopped by the breakwall to take some pictures of the unique concrete structures that make up the barrier.  We walked back through the old town which was bustling with tourists like us.  We stopped a couple of times to sample raki flavoured with cloves and cinnamon, all family recipes, but not to our taste.  By the time we got back, it was time for a snooze as we were up early and to bed late.  A bit more shopping for some tasty Greek Mamos beer and sparking water and then back to prep dinner.  Jill found a MasterChef Australia, our favourite cooking show, on YouTube.  She knows how much I like to watch cooking shows when I cook. 

An espresso and Metaxa while I write my blog, edit pictures, create an album and the final step, Jill editing and inserting the pics.  A good day.