Greek names of course
Springtime in Heraklion
Motor scooters are the best way to get around
Morosini Fountain
Cafes will be mobbed later
A tobacco shop….too many Greeks smoke
Narrow side alleys
Coffee stops and more
Park
Green with trees
Parko Theotokopoulou
Great place to take a break
A grocery store
Park for the kids
Side street near the main road
St. Titus Church
Apartments
Nice setting
Fountain in a square
Old doors
St.Titus
Great architecture
Many older buildings have been restored
Walking back to the water
Neat balconies
Many shops
Ruins
Old Venetian Port
Koules Fortress
Roundabout
The walk to the fortress
Lucky we had a beautiful day weather-wise
Several shades of blue
Cold water
Small fishing boats
Perfect place to walk
The sea wall protected us from the wind
Locals walk their dogs here
Break water
Choppy seas today
Good spot for a fortress
Entrance to the Koules Fortress – aka Rocca a Mare
Narrow walkway to the entrance
Old Venetian Port
Many boats moored here
Entrance to the fortress – no photos allowed inside
View of the old city
Lower courtyard
Lions were he symbol of Greece
Impressive fort
A dredging project
Good place to walk or bike
The fort is an icon of Heraklion
Sea view
Sea wall
Not accessible for swimming
Restaurant on the water
Amalia's Kitchen – our lunch stop
The difference – it's not all Greek food
Chips and salsa
1/2 liter local beer - Mythos
Perfect spot off of the main drag
Cheers!
Chicken quesadilla
Deep-fried onion rings
The park
Apple/raisin empanada dessert
Chocolate/banana empanada with ice cream
Oh my, another dessert of custard with honey and cinnamon sugar
Also two shots of a powerful liqueur
A very old phonograph
Lovely crocheted purses
Many treasures to be had from here
Time to start back
We needed the long walk back after lunch
Venetian port shipyards
Nice harborside stroll
Painting of an ancient celebration on top of the fortress
Hillside church
Back at the cruise ship terminal
Dog on duty?
Inside the terminal
