Greece-Turkey Day 8: Crete
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We’re docked in the beautiful port of Heraklion on the island of Crete. Rocca de Mare, a Venetian fortress, is at the entrance to the harbor.
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Heraklion, Greece • 35°20’34.30″ N 25°8’3.92″ E
Nikon D7000 • Nikkor 17-55 mm f/2.8 at 17 mm • ISO 100 • 1/400 sec at f/4.0
After disembarking we take a bus ride through the countryside …
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Epano Archanes, Greece • 35°14’11.78″ N 25°9’32.55″ E
Nikon D7000 • Nikkor 17-55 mm f/2.8 at 19 mm • ISO 180 • 1/30 sec at f/11
… and stop at the Miliarakis Winery for a wine tasting. Next it’s back on the bus for another ride with stunning vistas …
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Epano Archanes, Greece • 35°14’11.78″ N 25°9’32.55″ E
Nikon D7000 • Nikkor 17-55 mm f/2.8 at 38 mm • ISO 110 • 1/30 sec at f/11
… to the town of Epano Archanos and dancing at the Crete Tabepna.
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Epano Archanes, Greece • 35°14’11.78″ N 25°9’32.55″ E
Nikon D7000 • Nikkor 17-55 mm f/2.8 at 17 mm • ISO 1250 • 1/30 sec at f/2.8
Back in Heraklion we shop in the market …
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Heraklion, Greece • 35°20’29.33″ N 25°8’3.41″ E
Nikon D7000 • Nikkor 17-55 mm f/2.8 at 17 mm • ISO 100 • 1/200 sec at f/11
… and have a late lunch at Tevnvta.
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Heraklion, Greece • 35°20’29.33″ N 25°8’3.41″ E
Nikon D7000 • Nikkor 17-55 mm f/2.8 at 26 mm • ISO 100 • 1/100 sec at f/2.8
Tomorrow our cruise ends and we tour Athens and the Arcopolis.