So today we have a tour and a blotted copybook to make up for. So once again we got up at the unearthly time of 7am. Actually, that's not quite true. Because we'd gone to bed at 10.30 last night, which is very early for us, I woke at 5am. I tried to go back to sleep, but gave up at 6:30am.
So, as I said, we were up early, breakfasted, and on the dock next to our tour bus at 7. 50. Today's tour was to visit a monastery, a panoramic view, and to be given a quick guide of the best places to see in Chania, (pronounced Hania).
The monastery was quite nice, the courtyards and gardens made it a loves place to live no doubt. The view was impressive, our guide was knowledgable, and Chania was charming.
It was quite a long morning though, and we were pleased to get back for lunch at 20 past 1. The ship left port shortly after, and earlier than planned, the captain advised us that there was rough weather ahead, and that he was planning to sail the longer route around it, and therefore, since all the passengers were on board, he might as well get on with it.
So this afternoon, with the gentle rock of the ship, it was impossible to resist the lure of an afternoon nap.
This evening was formal night. His nice to get dressed up, and although Peter hates it, he donned the suit and black tie and we went to the Veranda Restaurant for dinner. Because it's formal night, there was no buffet today, the menu was a la carte, and we were seated on a table of 10 and met loads more passengers. Always interesting.
So that was today. Tomorrow is a sea day, and Pete will be running a class. The best bit will be the lie in, Peter's not on until 2pm. Class!
So, as I said, we were up early, breakfasted, and on the dock next to our tour bus at 7. 50. Today's tour was to visit a monastery, a panoramic view, and to be given a quick guide of the best places to see in Chania, (pronounced Hania).
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| A panoramic view of Souda Bay |
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| Leather Street in Charnia. The port area, market stalls and cathedral were really quite lovely. |
So this afternoon, with the gentle rock of the ship, it was impossible to resist the lure of an afternoon nap.
This evening was formal night. His nice to get dressed up, and although Peter hates it, he donned the suit and black tie and we went to the Veranda Restaurant for dinner. Because it's formal night, there was no buffet today, the menu was a la carte, and we were seated on a table of 10 and met loads more passengers. Always interesting.
So that was today. Tomorrow is a sea day, and Pete will be running a class. The best bit will be the lie in, Peter's not on until 2pm. Class!
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