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September 1999

Greece (Nafplio), Crete (Matala and Rethymnon), Italy (Tuscany and the Cinque Terre), Monaco and the South of France.

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eat slowly, okay?" There were strolling accordionists. The staff at the Cavo D’Oro also couldn’t have been nicer and when we returned the second night they welcomed us like old friends. You can walk around the harbor area and each taverna has a display of their food. They all offer you a table but they are not that pushy, just say you aren’t ready to eat yet. This doesn’t even include the old town tavernas. What a town, with a turkish influence and a couple of minarets included. Rethymnon is worth a couple of days and nights. Here is a picture of another small street with tables in Rethymno More pictures of the harbor tavernas in Rethymno: Picture 1 (notice the octopus hanging); Picture 2; Picture 3; Picture 4; and Picture 5. And, if you're still shopping at night, it will look like this.

One afternoon in Rethymnon around 3PM we walked over to the harbor area and sat down at a café for some coffee, Christine wrote out some postcards and I just watched the people. We saw a lot of tour groups walking through the area but none stopped. That’s why I don’t take a tour, they seem to be always on the move. I’m sure they see more and maybe learn more from the tour guide but they don’t take a few minutes to find a quaint place, sit down with a drink and soak up the atmosphere. Of course, as Rick Steves said, "That quaint café doesn’t stay quaint when the tour bus rolls in." The owner of the Fortezza Café was very nice, I really like the way these tavernas make you feel welcome.

Speaking of the Fortezza name, there is a very big fort in Rethymnon, it’s worth a visit. There are also many tavernas across from the beach. Here is a map of the city with some areas marked.

One thing about shopping in Rethymnon, especially for jewelry. Do not be concerned about quality, it’s mostly all 18K gold and marked. The Greek Government is very strict. If it’s marked 18K it probably is and ...