Comments for Crete http://crete.wordpress.com The Island in the Wine Dark Sea Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:30:28 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Killer Tsunamis From an Ancient Eruption by Nadege http://crete.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/killer-tsunamis-from-an-ancient-eruption/#comment-1166 Nadege Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:30:28 +0000 http://crete.wordpress.com/?p=343#comment-1166 I have been fascinated by that volcanic eruption ever since I read "Unearthing Atlantis". Thank you for the updates. I have been fascinated by that volcanic eruption ever since I read “Unearthing Atlantis”. Thank you for the updates.

]]> Comment on Evans, Knossos and the Minoans – Facts and Forgeries by Janet Kroll http://crete.wordpress.com/2009/09/13/evans-knossos-and-the-minoans-facts-and-forgeries/#comment-1164 Janet Kroll Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:47:19 +0000 http://crete.wordpress.com/?p=326#comment-1164 Terrific book review catch, Ray. As I said on another comment, my little group this year wants (as so many do) to see Knossos -- and I guess they should. But better they should go with a skeptic's eye. This will be required reading on the beach beforehand. Terrific book review catch, Ray. As I said on another comment, my little group this year wants (as so many do) to see Knossos — and I guess they should. But better they should go with a skeptic’s eye. This will be required reading on the beach beforehand.

]]> Comment on Amari Valley – Lotus Land by Janet Kroll http://crete.wordpress.com/crete-articles/lotus-land-the-amari-valley-crete/#comment-1163 Janet Kroll Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:49:04 +0000 http://crete.wordpress.com/the-crete-courier-articles/lotus-land-the-amari-valley-crete/#comment-1163 Hi Ray! I contacted you about 2 years ago, about the Thronos place where u used to stay, and sent 2 people there ... I think things have changed with that place, as well as with the valley. Since reading about the awful dam & all the changes, I now do not want to see it, I would rather have your word plctures. I'm coming back to Crete in May 2010, only 5 days and am taking 6 people around, so can't wander on my own... exploring Chania of COURSE, spending a day in Vamos area, & doing a DIY walk through the woods etc ... t hen off to Phaestos & south, my friends will do the Matala-caves thing, but I want to see Kommos ... wrap it up around Arhanes, a stop (short!) at Kommos then get a ferry. One day I may get to Crete on my own, then I'll try to lure u over to Chania for a coffee. I always recommend your website for readings about Crete ... you write like a dream! AND you give people a better idea of Crete in WW II and its earlier struggles for freedom. best regards ---- janet kroll ... janetsgreece@hotmail.com Hi Ray!
I contacted you about 2 years ago, about the Thronos place where u used to stay, and sent 2 people there … I think things have changed with that place, as well as with the valley. Since reading about the awful dam & all the changes, I now do not want to see it, I would rather have your word plctures.

I’m coming back to Crete in May 2010, only 5 days and am taking 6 people around, so can’t wander on my own… exploring Chania of COURSE, spending a day in Vamos area, & doing a DIY walk through the woods etc … t hen off to Phaestos & south, my friends will do the Matala-caves thing, but I want to see Kommos … wrap it up around Arhanes, a stop (short!) at Kommos then get a ferry.

One day I may get to Crete on my own, then I’ll try to lure u over to Chania for a coffee. I always recommend your website for readings about Crete … you write like a dream! AND you give people a better idea of Crete in WW II and its earlier struggles for freedom.

best regards —- janet kroll … janetsgreece@hotmail.com

]]> Comment on Evans, Knossos and the Minoans – Facts and Forgeries by maria v http://crete.wordpress.com/2009/09/13/evans-knossos-and-the-minoans-facts-and-forgeries/#comment-1160 maria v Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:53:09 +0000 http://crete.wordpress.com/?p=326#comment-1160 the artwork from knossos constitutes my favorite all time works of art... the artwork from knossos constitutes my favorite all time works of art…

]]> Comment on Evans, Knossos and the Minoans – Facts and Forgeries by J Bar http://crete.wordpress.com/2009/09/13/evans-knossos-and-the-minoans-facts-and-forgeries/#comment-1158 J Bar Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:42:50 +0000 http://crete.wordpress.com/?p=326#comment-1158 Great photos. I took a lot of photos on my visit to Knossos, a few years ago. Great photos. I took a lot of photos on my visit to Knossos, a few years ago.

]]> Comment on Matala and Joni Mitchell. by Marni http://crete.wordpress.com/2008/02/26/joni-michell-in-matala-crete/#comment-1148 Marni Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:20:17 +0000 http://crete.wordpress.com/?p=91#comment-1148 Hi Roger Yes, Yoga Joe- he turns up in Joni interviews and also in the book "Some Girls", about Carole King, Carly Simon and JM. From my letters of that time, it seems I was there roughly at at the same time. I'd love to hear more - how can I reach you? Hi Roger
Yes, Yoga Joe- he turns up in Joni interviews and also in the book “Some Girls”, about Carole King, Carly Simon and JM.
From my letters of that time, it seems I was there roughly at at the same time.
I’d love to hear more – how can I reach you?

]]> Comment on Matala and Joni Mitchell. by Marni http://crete.wordpress.com/2008/02/26/joni-michell-in-matala-crete/#comment-1147 Marni Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:09:20 +0000 http://crete.wordpress.com/?p=91#comment-1147 Hi Rick Thanks for alerting me to the responses on your excellent website - I had forgotten to check back in. And thanks so much for the RS interviews, and the Henry Dalitz one - I had scouted them out elsewhere but it's good to roll them all out together. Yes, I'm still writing the book. It has a contemporary focus as well and I'm not sure how all the Joni stuff will work with the material (basically I'm comparing my own coming of age in my twenties to my son's generation's ramblings, or lack thereof...). I've got a stash of letters I wrote home from Matala, and I was there in February and into March, 1970. It seems as if that was around the time JM was there too - maybe we overlapped. I was going through boyfriend issues and perhaps wasn't too alert to comings and goings... But based on my research, and my own time there, I've written an affectionate faux Joni diary of her time in Matala....that's where I think she got into the sound of the Appalachian dulcimer that runs through Blue, among other things...When it is entirely cooked and done, you might be curious to read... Book is scheduleld to be published in Canada in fall 2010. Best Marni Hi Rick
Thanks for alerting me to the responses on your excellent website – I had forgotten to check back in. And thanks so much for the RS interviews, and the Henry Dalitz one – I had scouted them out elsewhere but it’s good to roll them all out together.
Yes, I’m still writing the book. It has a contemporary focus as well and I’m not sure how all the Joni stuff will work with the material (basically I’m comparing my own coming of age in my twenties to my son’s generation’s ramblings, or lack thereof…).
I’ve got a stash of letters I wrote home from Matala, and I was there in February and into March, 1970. It seems as if that was around the time JM was there too – maybe we overlapped. I was going through boyfriend issues and perhaps wasn’t too alert to comings and goings…
But based on my research, and my own time there, I’ve written an affectionate faux Joni diary of her time in Matala….that’s where I think she got into the sound of the Appalachian dulcimer that runs through Blue, among other things…When it is
entirely cooked and done, you might be curious to read…
Book is scheduleld to be published in Canada in fall 2010.
Best
Marni

]]> Comment on Matala and Joni Mitchell. by Susan http://crete.wordpress.com/2008/02/26/joni-michell-in-matala-crete/#comment-1145 Susan Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:59:42 +0000 http://crete.wordpress.com/?p=91#comment-1145 I lived in a small natural cave on the way to Red Beach in the spring of 1973. It was truly a magical time of my life. I became part of a merry band, Mauro, Emma, Paolo, Edson, and Anna. We spoke different languages but we became fast friends and did everything together. Matala enriched my life with love, laughter, and friendship We were the quintessential, international travellers. I went onward with my journey to the east and never saw my buddies again. I still think of them often. I opened a small art gallery and named it the Mermaid Gallery in honour of my idyllic time in Matala. Old, dear friends..are you out there? Joni Mitchell became my mentor. When i need help. I'll play joni and ask her to speak to me ...and she always does. Matala is a major influence in my life even though I have not been there for so many years. It was the start of my wonderful journey. I lived in a small natural cave on the way to Red Beach in the spring of 1973. It was truly a magical time of my life. I became part of a merry band, Mauro, Emma, Paolo, Edson, and Anna. We spoke different languages but we became fast friends and did everything together. Matala enriched my life with love, laughter, and friendship We were the quintessential, international travellers. I went onward with my journey to the east and never saw my buddies again. I still think of them often. I opened a small art gallery and named it the Mermaid Gallery in honour of my idyllic time in Matala. Old, dear friends..are you out there? Joni Mitchell became my mentor. When i need help. I’ll play joni and ask her to speak to me …and she always does. Matala is a major influence in my life even though I have not been there for so many years. It was the start of my wonderful journey.

]]> Comment on Amari Valley – some pictures by David http://crete.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/amari-valley-some-pictures/#comment-1144 David Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:23:01 +0000 http://crete.wordpress.com/?p=281#comment-1144 Enjoyed reading through your articles. My family, wife and three daughters, 19, 16, and 15, will be traveling to Greece in June 2010. We plan to spend about eight days in Crete. We met an olive farmer selling olive oil in the states and he suggested the Amari Valley. We want to hike in the Samaria Gorge and visit some beaches on the south side of the island. Do you have any suggestions for places to stay in around Hania or Rhethymno? Thank you for the great articles and beautiful photos. It has peaked our interest even more! Enjoyed reading through your articles. My family, wife and three daughters, 19, 16, and 15, will be traveling to Greece in June 2010. We plan to spend about eight days in Crete. We met an olive farmer selling olive oil in the states and he suggested the Amari Valley. We want to hike in the Samaria Gorge and visit some beaches on the south side of the island. Do you have any suggestions for places to stay in around Hania or Rhethymno?

Thank you for the great articles and beautiful photos. It has peaked our interest even more!

]]> Comment on I love Crete very much. by hazel dodge http://crete.wordpress.com/2007/09/28/loving-crete-building-a-house/#comment-1142 hazel dodge Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:22:54 +0000 http://crete.wordpress.com/2007/09/28/loving-crete-building-a-house/#comment-1142 hi ray i am extremely jealous, crete is amazing, how lucky are you retiring there. back for my 5th visit in 16 days, looking for a business to buy in ag nik. all the best hazel hi ray
i am extremely jealous, crete is amazing, how lucky are you retiring there. back for my 5th visit in 16 days, looking for a business to buy in ag nik.

all the best
hazel

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