Hello there! Thank you for visiting me, to anyone who is reading this out there. I hope that your day went well.
Here on Crete the weather has finally cooled a little, finally it is possible to breath again. It got so hot just about everything was uncomfortable especially driving.
Today saw me in the center of Crete's main town which is Heraklion. For anyone who has ever visited Heraklion city in the past you will be happy to know that the mayor for the last terms that he has been in office has totally transformed the town. The port road that was once littered with falling down factories and stinking tanning workshops and something that was similar to shanty town on the beach front has all been transformed.
You can drive from the east to the west of Heraklion with the sea by your side all the way. I have to take my hat off to Heraklion town planners they have totally transformed the place.
Saying that though, Kalikarinou street which runs through the heart of town was closed to incoming traffic making getting to the bank this morning and finding parking a nightmare.

For anyone visiting Heraklion, find a pay to park lot on the outskirts of town and walk to the centre. Forget trying to find free parking it is just not going to happen. Don't let the parking thing put you off though, it is truly turning out to be a town to be proud of. With the new pedestrianization of Lion Square and many little plazas all individual with their own style and usually the odd ancient antiquity scattered around to admire. It's a great way to watch the world go by as you sip your frozen coffee.