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Traveling to Chania Crete: Part II

Boating by Day

“If you are interested, you can rent a motorboat and drive it to secluded beaches on the southern shores of Crete…”

Without having to consult with each other first, Barry and I immediately responded “Yes, let’s book that boat!”

It was day four in Chania, Crete, and we were feeling pretty comfortable grabbing our car and taking the hour-and-a-half drive to Sfakia, where our motorboat rental with Notos Mare was awaiting us.

To get to Sfakia, we had to go up and over the Lefka Ori mountains (aka White Mountains) via narrow switchback roads. I am afraid of heights, and actually got dizzy winding back and forth on the 180-degree turns that were set on the steep cliffside, with little to no guardrail.

Upon stepping into our boat, we were given a 30-minute hands-on demonstration on how to drive and anchor the boat, and then we were off! Just me, Barry, the motorboat, and the clear turquoise sea!

Below: switchbacks roads over the White Mountains led us to our boat rental in Sfakia, on the south shore of Crete.

The next nine photos are all cell snaps of our secluded beach adventures (because I didn’t want to bring my good camera on a bobbing boat in the middle of the sea)…

Thanks to Notos Mare Marine Adventures for the boat rental and secluded beach excursion experience!
We boated past the Samaria Gorge, one of Crete’s National Parks.
One of many secluded beaches that we swam at.
Cell snap. Yes, all the water in Greece is this bright turquoise in color! You can see the pebbly texture of the beach.
At another beach; we anchored here and swam through the caves ahead.
Motoring past little churches towards the next beach.

Strolls in Chania

The last few days in Chania were spent wandering the colorful streets in the Venetian Harbor, sampling tasty treats and popping into local shops and art galleries.

The cafes and shops surrounding the harbor in Chania.
One of three kittens hanging out with their mom outside the harbor walls in Chania.
Of course, we had to find a spot with the best craft beer in Chania! Thanks, Rudi’s Bierhaus!
Getting “squirreled” by the cats at Rudi’s Bierhaus.
Just a few of the plethora of worldly craft beer selections at Rudi’s Bierhaus!
Daily carriage rides around the Venetian Harbor in Chania.
More views of the harbor in Chania.
Sunsets in Greece are *magical*. Every. Single. Sunset.
Sunset selfie.
At Pallas, the best happy hour hot spot in Chania’s Venetian Harbor because it faces the sunset.
Chania’s Venetian Harbor by night.

Odds and Ends Pictures

Our room and view at the Sansal Boutique Hotel in Chania. This hotel has a *fantastic* location, including a rooftop pool and modern amenities!
The view from our room.
We took a 5 mile run/walk along the sea.
The terrain around the sea in Chania.

“Go where you see crowds of locals” Angelikka, our B&B’s bartender told us when inquiring about dining. So, when we saw a packed house at Mitso’s BBQ, you’d better believe that we dined there that night! It was one of our favorite meals in Chania.
So long, Crete! Next up, Paros!
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