June 27 - Farms

We took a trip back in time today. We experienced traditional Cretan life,  both past and present.

We started off at a small farm. We were able to feed the animals and take a wagon ride through the small town.  But,  we also got to ride a donkey. I wasn't too sure about it at first,  but the owner convinced me to try.  I felt so sorry for my donkey,  Daisy. She had a load to carry!  But,  she was great,  and I had a blast!

We were treated to lunch in two homes of local families.  These wonderful ladies out-did themselves in preparing a terrific lunch worth noodles and salad and breads and fresh cinnamon-honey doughnuts for dessert.

Then we went to an old-style Cretan village where we learned about the connection of olives and bread.  We watched a video of how olive oil is made and then got to make our own bread to take with us! We even did some hand tilling and planting of seeds. We ate dinner there on a beautiful terrace that over-looked the olive trees.  It was just too cool!

Tonight we boarded the ferry again to leave Crete to return to the mainland.

Again,  I apologize for lack of pictures.  I hope to rectify that in the near future. Know that everyone is fine and having a good time!