1st June- Was the first down at breakfast in the hotel so I could get the 745am bus to Omalos/ Samaria Gorge. The bus is half full with teenagers that look like they are ready for a day at the beach and then other half look like very serious hikers.... I am in the middle with a backpack and water but swimmers also ready to go. Slept most of the hour long bus drive to the entry to the national park. Arrived and was surprised at how cool it was. Because I am such ...

30th June- Has an average sleep followed but an alright breakfast at the hotel... They had these spicy cookies covered in sesame seeds that were delicious. Got the 930am bus to Rethymno. Was glad to get an early bus as this way I have the chance for a good day visit. Bus arrived an hour and half later in the sea aide bus station. Wa able to store my backpack there for tue day while I explored the village. The storage facilities are under left luggage. It makes...