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A stroll around Rethymno, Crete

Thursday, January 17, 2013

I had the chance yesterday to visit one of my favorite cities on the island of Crete, Rethymno. Although, I didn't have much time to walk around its wonderful old town alleys, I still got the chance to snap a few photos for you. I love how it feels like living in a small village, the streets are narrow, you can clearly see the inhabitants prolonging their existence way pass their doorstep into the public area (lots of potted plants, old chairs and laundry are only an example) and you can even hear and smell the vibrance of this place. I hope you enjoy the photos and, please, if you ever visit Crete, make sure to drop by Rethymno even for a while!


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15 comments on "A stroll around Rethymno, Crete"
  1. UnknownJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Τέλειες οι φωτογραφίες σου!!!!
    Από το Ρέθυμνο είμαι, εκεί γεννήθηκα και μεγάλωσα, εφυγα πριν 2 χρόνια και ήρθα Αθήνα...

    Μου αρέσουν πολύ οι φωτογραφίες σου και με γεμίζουν αναμνήσεις...κάποια στιγμή θα τις δημοσιεύσω κι εγω στο blog μου και θα σε ενημερώσω... Φιλιά!

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    1. Eleni PsyllakiJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:49 PM

      Ευχαριστώ Στέλλα =)
      Χαίρομαι που σου έφερα το Ρέθυμνο λίγο πιο κοντά!
      Φιλιά

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  2. micheleJanuary 17, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    ahhhhh the texture of those palms near the lantern! love.

    hope you'll stop by when you have a moment for eye candy.

    smiles to you.

    michele

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  3. maria nostraJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    The most beautiful town in Crete! My son is a student there and he loves it! So many University students create a live cheerful atmosphere even in winter...

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    1. Eleni PsyllakiJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:08 PM

      Aww, he's a lucky guy! I know students in Rethymno have a great time! And, I guess, you should take advantage of that and visit him from time to time, right ;)

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  4. ΑριάδνηJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Πολυ ομορφο το Ρεθυμνο !!!!! και οι φωτογραφιες σου !!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  5. debra@dustjacketJanuary 18, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    just beautiful! xxx

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  6. Andi of My Beautiful AdventuresJanuary 18, 2013 at 3:13 AM

    OMG it's such a stunning place!!!!!

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  7. The slow paceJanuary 18, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    So beautiful! This Summer we will have a direct flight between our little town and Chania, so I guess we could pack a few things and go!! Sometimes Ryannair is not that bad ;)

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    1. Eleni PsyllakiJanuary 18, 2013 at 5:12 PM

      Yes, it is a must! I know from the other way round, that direct flights are so hard to find from and towards Crete, thus getting off the island is more difficult and pricey than it should! xoxo

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    So green and pretty! I can't believe it's so summer-like there. Thanks for the idyllic pictures! Greetings from Finland, it's -25 degrees Celsius and up north even more:-).
    Elsa

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    1. Eleni PsyllakiJanuary 18, 2013 at 5:16 PM

      The last few days were so spring like, we had more than 17 degrees! Now, it's raining again and that's the closest we get to wintery weather. I'd love to have some pure snow from time to time but that seems almost impossible here o.O

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  9. Lisa | Happy ByJanuary 20, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    Eleni you are so lucky to be living in Crete and surrounded by such authentic beauty.
    But I think there are no more excuses for you. Your photography skills are great and mess can be covered with a cozy blanket, so this means I's love to see some pictures of your home, or at least the exterior, or your neighbor's home at least :)
    Have a bright Sunday!

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    1. Eleni PsyllakiJanuary 20, 2013 at 12:19 PM

      Hehe, you're so right Lisa.. Thanks for the motivation, I indeed feel a bit shy to shoot the interiors of my apartment. But, that's on my near future plans I ensure you! xoxo

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  10. Margarete Aguiar - Blog Escolhas a GuiarFebruary 19, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    Que lindo este lugar e lindo seu olhar sobre ele...linda fotografia. Beijos

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