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Photo books Crete Greece: An overview of Zorbas photo books Crete Greece through the years since 1999 up to today. A short explanation about the photo books: These photo books have been composed with photos made by ourselves on Crete Greece and with photos that were sent to us by our guests. We update the photo books on a regular basis, visitors who do not want to be shown in it, will be left out. Each month symbolizes the wonderful time we have with our guests. There are photos about Crete Greece in summer and winter. On our site we place several times a week new photos to give you an impression of a holiday on Crete.
Photo books Crete Greece overview: 2019-2020
An overview of the best photos of 2019-2020: On this page you will find the most beautiful photos of 2019 and 2020. The highlights of this season can be seen here. Many fun activities and excursions in the year 2019-2020!
Photo books Crete Greece overview: 2018
In September to Greece on holiday: September is a great month for a vacation to Greece. It is a month with summer temperatures, but not with the hustle and bustle of the high season. During the day 30°C on the thermometer is more regular than an exception. Not only the weather is good in September in Greece, but the sea is also pleasantly warm. A beach holiday is certainly still possible in this period, but even if you prefer to be active, it is perfect to be in Greece. The month of September is for many people one of the favourite travel months for Greece. september 13
Electric cycling in Greece: During a cycling holiday in Greece you cycle through the impressive nature and get acquainted with the culture. You keep on moving while discovering the most beautiful places. From nature admirer to culture lover; with our varied range of cycling holidays, there is something nice for everyone. Electric cycling in Greece is becoming more popular, because this makes cycling in the mountainous landscape a bit more pleasant. Already for years you can book with us a cycling holiday. But now we take it a step further and also offer electric bikes with a place to stay in Greece. september 6
Adults only holiday on Crete Greece: A holiday with children is fun, but not everyone shares this opinion. For this group of people are nowadays the adults-only hotels available. Is it discrimination or pure luxury, opinions are divided. Whatever it is, there are enough adults who do not want children playing around during a holiday. A decade ago nobody knew the term adults only. Today more vacationers show interest in this concept, which ensures a holiday without children. Whether it is for couples, friends or singles on vacation, everyone has their own reason to go on holiday without children. Adults only has been a growing phenomenon in the last five years; more and more couples and singles discover the advantages of an accommodation where children are not allowed. You can also come to us for an adults-only holiday in Crete Greece. september 2
Holiday destination in Greece: Already for years many people go on holiday to Greece. For most holidaymakers sun, sea and beach are at the top of their wish list. But Greece offers much more than just that. It is a country with impressive coastlines, a diverse culture, beautiful beaches, friendly people, great food and a rich history. Greece is a versatile and attractive country in southern Europe with many opportunities for both a quiet and an adventurous holiday. But because the country has so much to offer, it is difficult to find a holiday destination in Greece that best suits both you and your travel companions. We would like to help you with that. We understand that everyone has their own wish list for a holiday and we take that into account. september 1
Different type of holiday to Crete: Summer holidays have not finished yet and the newspapers still write about peak hour at holiday destinations. It can even be so busy there, that sometimes it just is not funny anymore and the relaxed holiday feeling is hard to find. It is high season on Crete and at places such as the Palace of Knossos or the island of Spinalonga people are waiting in long lines to enter. But Crete has many more beautiful places that are never crowded, simply because people do not know how to find them. These are the places we want to show our guests. august 19
Fitcation on Crete Greece: Fitcations are holidays based on physical health and being active. It is one of the fastest growing travel trends. Doing nothing at all during a vacation is no longer of this time. People have less time for themselves in daily life and want to do something about it during a vacation. Holidays are nowadays more about being or becoming healthier. august 12
Small-scale accommodation on Crete: It is high season and it seems like the whole of Europe is on holiday. In the tourist areas around the Mediterranean, it is everywhere crowded. And if you want to enjoy peace and tranquillity on holiday in a crowded and large holiday resort, it almost seems impossible. In a large holiday resort, you are one of the many guests and you are constantly looking for your traveling companions in the crowd. For your next holiday maybe book somewhere else and choose a friendly and small holiday resort. In high season you can at least enjoy your well-deserved holiday in peace at a small-scale accommodation on Crete. No large resorts, but apartments with a small-scale set up. Our accommodation with friendly atmosphere is in the tourist part of Crete, but not in the hustle and bustle. July 30
Active holiday in the sun: It is summer in Europe and the temperature is rising. For those who almost go on holiday it is a nice thought; sun, sea and lazing on the beach. But such a typical holiday in the sun is not for everyone the favourite way to celebrate holidays. Perhaps you prefer to go on a sports holiday abroad. Fortunately, there are enough holiday destinations in Europe for an active holiday in the sun. The activities that can be done at warm temperatures vary from light to heavy and can be adapted to the weather conditions. Of course, you can be active in combination with relaxing at a beautiful seaside accommodation. And once you are at the accommodation you should relax also a bit on an air mattress at sea. July 29
Activity program for summer holidays on Crete: This year too we have an activity program for the summer holidays on Crete. As in previous years, we consider all ages and ensure that no one will be bored. Of course nobody is obliged to participate. If you prefer to go out on your own, with pleasure we give you the necessary tips. But perhaps you enjoy more of your holiday on a sunbed at the water with a drink in one hand and a good book in the other hand. The most important thing is that everyone enjoys the holiday in Crete. The following program applies to the coming weeks during the summer holidays on Crete. It can always happen that we have to change the program for whatever reason. July 22
Summer holidays in Southern Europe: For many it is a great relief, now that the summer vacation has started. It is about time to get away from the daily routine. After the nice and warm days of last week you probably already dream of relaxing on the beach with a drink in your hand. There are many holiday destinations in Southern Europe where this dream can become a reality. But it is also possible that you are still looking for nice tips for a summer holiday. In that case, the photos on this page may inspire you. July 14
The climate of Greece: So far it is a beautiful summer in Europe, certainly very surprising for Northern Europe. The sun comes out regularly and the temperature rises. It all looks good on paper, but the reality is different; due to the high humidity it gets quickly muggy and unpleasant. This can result in heavy rain and thunder storms. In the countries around the Mediterranean, it is much easier to bear with high temperatures. The summer months in Greece are hot and dry, but not muggy. Thanks to the low humidity and a wonderful sea breeze it is even more pleasant on the Greek islands. Also the sea helps you to cool down. This makes it possible to do outdoor activities during a holiday in southern Europe, even at high temperatures. For our weekly program with activities, we take into account the weather conditions. July 7
To which Greek island on holiday: A holiday to Greece is already for years a popular holiday destination in Europe. The Greek islands are the most popular in the summer, with Crete being number 1. This is mainly due to the versatility of the island, because both young and old, sun worshipers and sports fanatics have something to do. Crete is the largest island of Greece with many sights from Minoan palaces, Venetian forts to monasteries and rugged nature with mountains and canyons. Many tourists go to Crete to enjoy the sun. Others choose the island because there is so much to see and do. And because of the wide variety, we are happy to help with holiday plans for Crete. The program below is just an example of how a week in Crete could look like for you. June 30
Activities on Crete Greece: Perhaps you have never been to Crete in Greece and you have no idea how versatile the island is. There is something nice to do for every age and interest; from interesting sights on Crete to lazing on the beach and from beautiful nature walks to snorkelling in the Mediterranean. Nobody needs to get bored. Because there is a lot to do on the Greek island, we create every week a program with activities on Crete for our guests. We take into account that not everyone loves the same things to do and therefore we provide the necessary variety. June 24
Walking week from North Crete to South Crete: At the end of the summer season, from 29 October to 4 November 2018, we organize a walking week from North Crete to South Crete. More specifically, the hiking trail is from our accommodation in Kokkini Hani to Mirtos. The walks we have planned go through the Dikti Mountains on Crete. We hike along unknown paths, through gorges and over fields high in the mountains with the help of a GPS and compass. This walking week on Crete is a real discovery tour through unknown areas of the island. There is a car available on some parts of the route for us and specially to drive the luggage. June 16
The best travel period for Greece: The best travel period for Greece depends mainly on the purpose of your holiday. For those who want to enjoy a quiet holiday, it is best to go on holiday to Greece in the first half of June, since most of the school holidays in Europe have not yet started. In this period, Greece is also a sunny holiday destination in Europe. On the southern island of Crete the average temperature during the day is even 28 degrees Celsius. This wonderful weather forecast gives visitors the opportunity to choose a lazy sun holiday, but the Mediterranean climate is also suitable for activities on Crete. The temperature of the sea water is about 24 degrees, the nature on Crete is still at its best in June and many plants and flowers are in full bloom. You can of course opt for a holiday in the sun in June, but for the enthusiast we also organize fun activities. June 16
Active holiday in June: To go on holiday just before the school holidays start has its advantages. It is not yet crowded in the tourist areas and the weather in countries around the Mediterranean is already like summer. In general, it is not too hot and therefore an active holiday in June is definitely recommended. Holiday is a temporary release from obligations of work or study. That does not mean that you should not do anything during a vacation. An active holiday can actually provide you the necessary relaxation. Moreover, an outdoor holiday has a positive effect on mood and health. Every week we organize various activities for a holiday on Crete, in which our guests can participate if they wish to. June 7
Cycling holiday in Greece: Whether you prefer a quiet bicycle tour through a rolling landscape or a heavy MTB tour with steep climbs and descents, we have plenty of cycling tours in Greece. With cycling you can discover the nature, culture, and people of Greece in a different way. As a bicycle tourist you will discover a completely different side of the country. This sunny country offers numerous opportunities for a unique and unforgettable cycling trip. June 4
Sailing to Dia (Heraklion): Perhaps you are thinking about booking a sailing holiday in Greece, but you have never sailed at sea. To try this out you can join us on a daytrip sailing to Dia, the uninhabited island north of Crete. We organize a sailing trip to Dia from Heraklion. You do not sail yourself, because there is a captain present. Dia is part of the European Nature Network (NATURA) 2000, because of the very important biodiversity found on the island. There is no infrastructure on Dia island. May 30
In low season to Greece on holiday: If you are not dependent on the school holidays to go abroad, we recommend a trip to Greece in springtime. The temperature is already very pleasant, and the sun is shining most of the time. On top of that, tourists do not yet overrun the tourist places. Our accommodation is on the southern island of Crete, a popular holiday destination in Greece. Every week we organize various activities for our guests, where we no matter the time of year avoid the tourist attractions of Crete. So when you come to us, it actually does not matter whether you are coming in high season or low season on holiday. With us you have the chance to visit unique spots on Crete. May 23
Multi-day hike on the E4 in southwest Crete: To follow the E4 walking path, it is often useful to stay overnight in the area. The E4 on Crete runs over a large part of the island and the distances are large. That is why this week we are going to spend a few days in Sougia on the southwest coast of Crete. In this area is a part of the European E4 walking path. This coastal area of Crete is rugged and does not have an extensive road network. Most parts of the E4 are not accessible by car. Therefore it is so special to walk here in the tranquillity of unspoiled nature. May 19
In May on holiday to Crete: On Crete the sun always shines in summer and it is a great holiday destination that has something to offer for everyone. But what is it like in the spring on Crete? The southern island has a Mediterranean climate and in May usually starts the dry season which lasts until autumn. Most days it is beautiful with sunny weather, but there may be a cloudy day. There is still a small chance it rains a bit before summer really sets off. In general, the weather is great for a holiday with outdoor activities. May 13
Spring break to Greece: It is spring and slowly we take some lighter clothes out of the closet. The winter is over, so we want to go outside again. The spring break has just started, but what a bad luck, it rains. Perhaps you should consider taking a vacation in spring. A spring break to Greece promises sunny weather, a pleasant temperature and finally the possibility to go outside. For a holiday in the spring in Crete we have put together a program, where everyone can find something nice to do. May 6
Spring holiday on Crete: The weather gods are on our side, because during the spring holiday on Crete the weather is beautiful. Last week a large part of Western Europe could also enjoy summer weather, but unfortunately that has changed again. On Crete, the sun is shining, and the temperature is well over 20 degrees. It is wonderful weather to lie on the beach, but also to participate in outdoor activities during the spring holidays. April 29
Snorkeling holidays in Greece: Snorkelling from the boat: Our guests have already learned this week that snorkelling in Crete is great to do. Nature underwater nowhere looks the same in Greece. You cannot go to every great snorkel spot by car and therefore today we go snorkelling from the boat. Just outside the tourist resort of Hersonissos in Crete, is a bay, where are no waves or strong currents in the sea. The Agios Georgios Bay in Hersonissos is a wonderful place to go snorkelling from the boat. There you can even go snorkelling to a cave in the sea. April 22
Sailing on Crete from Heraklion to Dia: From our accommodation Zorbas Island we enjoy every day the view of Dia Island. The island belongs to the department of Heraklion and is located about 7 nautical miles north of the capital of Crete. When the sky is clear, it seems like you can see every detail of the island. And when the weather changes or when the sun sets, the colour of Dia Island changes. The island seems to have its own story, which is all the more reason to explore it yourself. The only way to get there is by boat to Dia. April 21
Holiday overview of April in Crete: Often we organize an excursion to unknown Crete. But the island Crete itself is not unknown, so what do we actually mean by this? For us the meaning of unknown Crete is very general; with this excursion we like to show you Crete from a different point of view, the part of the island which is unknown to you. The things we learned from living so many years on the island, we like to share with you. Many people think Crete is all about tourism, but this couldn't be further from the truth. Therefore, with this excursion we can show you that Crete has much more to offer than sun, sea and beach. April 19
Walking in the Mirabello Bay on Crete: The Mirabello Bay in East Crete is the largest bay on Crete. The Venetians gave the bay this name, which literally means 'beautiful bay'. The location of the bay played an important role in the prehistoric colonization of Crete. Cities were already built here since the Minoan time, because of the sea view. From here they could spot quickly enemy ships. Walking in the Mirabello Bay on Crete means enjoying the amazing views and a beautiful nature. April 15
Mediterranean cooking holiday in Greece: It is finally time for a holiday and we are talking about cooking on Crete. Many people do not want to cook during their holiday. But joining a cooking workshop on Crete is something that many of our guests enjoy doing. It is nice to learn why the Greek food tastes so delicious and cooking outdoors makes this even more fun. For the true lover of Greek food, we even organise a complete program with several days cooking on Crete. And if your travel companions want to be active on Crete in a different way, they can take part in one of the many other excursions we organise. April 10
Easter in Greece: Easter in Greece is a traditional happening, in which people remember the suffering and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and celebrate the resurrection. It also is a celebration of being together and socializing, a celebration with family and friends. In the holy week before Easter in Greece, people prepare for the most important feast of the year. Moreover, the Greeks follow the daily liturgical services in the church throughout the holy week. April 9
Pefki gorge in East Crete: A beautiful gorge is hidden between the village of Pefki and the village of Pisokaminos in the southeast of Crete. This gorge got more publicity thanks to the increasingly popular hiking trail E4. The Pefki gorge in East Crete is part of this European walking route E4. Although the main attraction in Pefki is definitely the gorge, it is worth spending some time in the village. Here you can wander through the narrow streets and enjoy the peace, simplicity, and picturesque atmosphere of the village. April 6
Chochlakies gorge Crete: When the conversation is about a gorge walk in Greece, people think of the long Samaria gorge at the island of Crete. But there are many more gorges on Crete and these are not all long and difficult to walk through. For example, in East Crete is the Cochlakies gorge between the eponymous village and the beautiful beach of Karoumes. This gorge is not hard or long and is the last part of the European trail E4. The Chochlakies gorge is beautiful with a rich flora, interesting geology and provides an easy walking path. April 5
Kato Zakros walking in the gorge: Crete is an island where you can discover many hidden beauties. For example, the island has fantastic beaches, but there are also several beautiful gorges and canyons hidden in the mountains. Many of them are thanks to findings clearly linked to the rich history of Crete. In the far east of Crete is the Zakros gorge. This gorge is also called the Dead Valley or Valley of the Dead. April 4
Richtis gorge: In the eastern part of Crete there are, besides the E4 trail, several beautiful hiking trails and gorges for hiking. One of the most beautiful small gorges of eastern Crete is the Richtis gorge. This gorge is not far away from the city of Sitia. The gorge starts at the village of Exo Mouliana, at the stone arch bridge Lachanas from the 19th century. The route through the Richtis gorge follows the stream and ends at a pebbled beach. April 3
April holidays to Greece: Although the days slowly get longer and brighter, it still feels like spring is pretty far away. The end of April is officially the beginning of spring, but in Greece it seems to have started at the beginning of the month. Greece is beautiful green in April and flowers and plants bloom everywhere. In northern Greece it can sometimes be a bit chilly and wet during the day, but in the south of the country the temperature is significantly higher. Especially on the most southern island of Greece, Crete, the sun is shining and winter is gone. April 2
Easter in Crete: Saturday before Easter in Crete Greece: Start at 13.00 hours. At 23.15 hours we walk from Zorbas to the big church in Kokkini Hani for the Easter celebration. At midnight a Judas doll will be burned at this church. There will be a lot of firework and the whole village will come all together to start the Easter festivities. April 1
March holidays to Crete: The winter was dark and cold, so many people dream about a holiday to the sun. Unfortunately, spring has not even started yet and the summer is still very far away. On the southern Greek island of Crete, due to the mild climate, spring starts much earlier. In March it is beautiful green and all over the island flowers and plants bloom. In this period Crete is already a sun destination in Europe. The temperature on Crete in March often reaches 20 degrees or higher and is perfect for outdoor activities. March 29
The Greek island Naxos: The largest island of the Greek Cyclades is Naxos with the capital Chora, also called Naxos City. If you go island hopping to the Greek Cyclades, we recommend you take some more time for Naxos. To see the island, it is useful to have means of transportation, because it is a rather large island. Naxos is a combination of beautiful sandy beaches, with fertile valleys and mountainous beauty. Whether you come to enjoy beautiful beaches, want to learn more about civilization and history or want an active holiday on the Greek island of Naxos, the island is a popular destination for all kinds of interests. March 27
March holidays to Crete Greece: The winter was dark and cold, so many people dream about a holiday to the sun. Unfortunately, spring has not even started yet and the summer is still very far away. On the southern Greek island of Crete, due to the mild climate, spring starts much earlier. In March it is beautiful green and all over the island flowers and plants bloom. In this period Crete is already a sun destination in Europe. The temperature on Crete in March often reaches 20 degrees or higher and is perfect for outdoor activities. March 26
Season preparations Zorbas Crete: The new summer season on Crete is just around the corner and we have started with our spring cleaning. We will clean each and every corner and where needed add a fresh coat of paint. The apartments will get some extra attention this year. We refresh the inside of the apartments with, among other things, paintings made especially for us. And for more comfort during the holidays we put new seats outside the apartments. March 24
Walking in the area of the Pefki gorge on Crete: Sometimes it seems that all the nice sights on Crete are on the north and west of the island. This could not be further from the truth, because East Crete also has a large number of beautiful places to visit. For example, you can go walking in the area of the Pefki gorge on Crete, which is on the southeast coast. The gorge and the village of Pefki owe the name to the many pine trees in the area. A special phenomenon, because the south coast of Crete has a very dry and warm climate. March 20
Electric fat bike in Greece Crete: Fatbike holiday on Crete: Crete has plenty of possibilities for cycling in the summer and winter holidays. We can offer you various types of cycling holidays on Crete. Of course there are the usual asphalt roads, but to discover the real Crete, the dirt tracks are much more fun. For example, you can join a trip with an electric fat bike in Greece Crete, really a top excursion. Cycling in summer in Crete is now made possible with our electric fatbikes. March 10
Flying holiday to Crete: Crete offers you a wide variety of nature, culture and history. Crete is the land of myths and legends, home of the Minotaur and the birthplace of Zeus. The island lies in the azure blue sea with beautiful beaches and an overwhelming mountain scenery. The Cretan people hang on to their traditions in this modern world. This you can experience that yourself when you visit mountain villages. There is always something for everyone to do, whether you enjoy more of a beautiful sunset or a visit to the ruins of the Palace of Knossos. March 8
Information for holidays to Crete: The popular holiday island of Crete has much more to offer than just sun, sea and beach. This enormous large island has 3 mountain ranges where the most beautiful places are hidden. If you are a nature lover, you can indulge yourself in this mountainous landscape. But even if you are a real sun worshiper, you enjoy this island in the Mediterranean. You can find beautiful beaches and secluded bays everywhere in Crete. Do you prefer to learn more about the history of Crete? Even then there are countless places that you can visit. We would be happy to provide you with more information for holidays to Crete. March 4
Relaxing holiday to Greece: It is that time of the year again to start thinking about a relaxing holiday to Greece. A relaxing holiday in Greece means for some people enjoying the authentic Greek culture with good food. For others, it means being lazy in the sun at the seafront with a good book and another relaxes during a walk in Greek nature. However you want to fill in your holidays, we can always give you advice. Februar 27
Flying holiday to Greece: Many people go to Greece on vacation to relax and enjoy all the beauty that the country has to offer. It is a country with impressive coastlines, a versatile culture, beautiful beaches, friendly people and delicious food. But also the rich history can be seen everywhere in the country; there are many historical monuments such as Venetian fortresses, medieval castles, fortresses and extraordinary monasteries. And this is just a small example of what you can see. Book your flight to Greece and let yourself be enchanted by Greek mythology. Februar 24
Information for holidays to Greece: At this time of year many people are looking to book a nice holiday. Holiday trips to Greece are still very popular. This is not without reason, since many want to feel the sun on holiday. Moreover, Greece is very versatile, and everyone can find something to do. Perhaps you are looking for archaeological excavations, a mountainous landscape, beautiful nature or just a sun holiday to Greece. If you are looking for information for holidays to Greece, we are happy to help you a step further. Februar 17
Information about holidays to the Greek islands: There are about 6,000 Greek islands, which are scattered around the mainland in the sea. Of these 227 islands are inhabited. All Greek islands have their own unique charm. A similarity between all Greek islands is the hospitality of the Greek people. Island hopping is a nice way to visit a few Greek islands and taste the atmosphere of the islands. Many of the islands are small and can be viewed in a few days. If you want to know more about island hopping or you are looking for information about holidays to the Greek islands, you can always contact us. Februar 10
The difference between Crete and other Greek islands: After years of exploring Crete and organizing holidays, we still discover new places every day. This island is large with endless possibilities. We are amazed ourselves every time we discover a special place in Crete. Other Greek islands, however, are smaller and you have seen the most after a few weeks of holiday. Moreover, the location of Crete is very south and therefore it has a pleasant climate. This allows you to enjoy a holiday all year round. Februar 8
Martsalo gorge and beach in Crete: You really want to book a hiking holiday to Crete Greece, but you do not really know how to get to the most beautiful places. What is the best way to organize this? You think that is easy; just browse the internet and through websites like Tripadvisor you find the places to go to that are recommended by others. Major drawback of this quest on the internet, is that you end up mainly visiting tourist attractions on Crete. In the end, that is not what you were looking for. Februar 3
Walking and flowers on Crete: In the spring, the mountains are like a sea of flowers. Eveywhere are growing wild flowers. During our hikes on Crete we always see a lot of different flowers. Each season you can smell the lovely scent of wild growing flowers on Crete. You will not only find special wild flowers high in the mountains. You will be surprised that you can find al lot of special flowers everywhere on Crete. Februar 1
Active trip to Crete: The island is 260 kilometres long, 68 kilometre wide and the smallest part is 12 kilometres. It is an island you can never see completely during just one holiday. For this reason a lot of people come back to Crete after their first visit. Crete offers not only beautiful beaches, but also impressive mountains, with lots of different nature, Cretan culture and traditional customs. Januar 31
Walk in the area of Plaka: The small fishing village of Plaka is located in the Bay of Mirabello in Crete. From the village there is a beautiful view to the island of Spinalonga. But behind the village there is a mountain from which the view is even more beautiful. With this walk in the area of Plaka we walk up the mountain to enjoy this unique view. Looking up from the village, the route upwards seems an impossible task, but we know how to get there. Januar 30
Boattrip Crete: The summer on Crete is always nice and warm. The Zorbas boat picks us up to cool off a little bit in the Mediterranean sea. During the stops we make with the boat, you get the chance to jump from the boat into the sea. The feeling of jumping into that crystal clear seawater is the most amazing. We bring snorkels and goggles with for you to use, so you can enjoy the underwater world of Crete. Januar 29
Your Holiday on Crete: Crete is a large, long island with some high mountains. Immediately after arriving on Crete you will be impressed how beautifull Crete is. You can explore Crete by foot, on a bicycle, by public transportation, car or scooter, there are many possibilities. Crete is a fantastic holiday island and certainly not only known because of Chersonissos or Malia. It is a misconception that the island Crete is just nice for sun, sea and nightlife. The island is beautifull and there are a lot of things to do. Januar 28
Traditions and customs in Greece: Many traditions and customs in Greece originate from the Greek Orthodox religion. Traditions and customs are also a guide to everyday life in Crete. In the mountains of Crete, people still live according to the tradition. The traditions and customs of the Greek islands differ and therefore it is nice to meet the locals of Crete. We like to explain to you how people live on the Greek island of Crete and show you some mountain villages where you can learn more about the culture. Crete is a popular holiday destination, but is much more than just sun, sea and good food. Januar 27
A weekday day on Crete: The sun is early in the sky and everybody is looking forward to another day outdoors. It is summer and high season in Greece and the holidaymakers on Crete are eager to do something fun. But not everybody wants to do the same, so we made a program with great variety. Today the program is as follows: a hike in the mountains, a cooking workshop, archery and a snorkelling lesson in the swimming pool at Zorbas Island. Januar 26
Swimming paradise on Crete: In the summer months of July and August we bring our guests every week to Watercity in Anopoli, a popular swimming paradise on Crete. It has a large number of thrilling water slides and other water attractions. This water park is so diverse that it is fun for all ages. There are also water attractions for the youngest children and for the adults it is a chance to behave like a child again. It is for sure not hard to spend a whole day in the waterpark, the splashing slides will not get bored quickly. In the swimming paradise, the visitor's safety is of paramount importance. Januar 24
Cooking on Crete: It is finally time for a holiday and we are talking about cooking on Crete. Many people do not want to cook during their holiday. But joining a cooking workshop on Crete is something that many of our guests enjoy doing. It is nice to learn why the Greek food tastes so delicious and cooking outdoors makes this even more fun. For the true lover of Greek food, we even organise a complete program with several days cooking on Crete. And if your travel companions want to be active on Crete in a different way, they can take part in one of the many other excursions we organise. Januar 21
Flower walks in Greece: Every year we organize flower walks in Greece for lovers of flowers. There are more than 6,000 different types of flowers and plants in Greece. Some of them are endemic and unique in Greece and the world. Greece has many faces thanks to its versatile nature and Crete is no exception. The Greek island of Crete is large with three mountain ranges, making anywhere on the island nature different. Mountain slopes, gorges, coastal areas, and sloping landscape all have their own specific properties for the growth of flowers and plants. Januar 19
Newsletter Zorbas Island 2018 Crete: Through this newsletter we want to keep you informed of all the news for a holiday in Crete in 2018. Are you already dreaming of a wonderful holiday in the sun? With this first newsletter for 2018 we will warm you up. Januar 9
Holiday in Chania west Crete: Chania is situated 122 kilometres to the west from Heraklion. It is a beautiful town to visit, the town has 90.000 inhabitants. There are a lot of old Venetian houses on the beautiful harbour of the town. Chania is the old capital of Crete. There are a lot of interesting things to see and visit in Chania, for example: the agrologic museum, the matimic museum. The antique fire tower at the harbour, the Firkas fort build in 1629 en a Minoan villa. You can also visit some beautiful churches in Chania, like the Agios Nikolaos church, the cathedral and the mosque of Hassan Pasja. Januar 8
Walking holiday around Christmas in Greece: A walking holiday in Greece around the holidays is something different than a ski holiday or being at home watching TV. A walking holiday during the holidays on Crete makes you start the new year with renewed energy. Thanks to the mild climate of the southern island, the Christmas holiday is particularly suitable for hiking. We organize several winter hikes on Crete during the Christmas holidays to show you the most beautiful places on the island. Of course, you can also choose to spend a day enjoying the Christmas atmosphere in Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Januar 3
Active Christmas holidays in Greece: We all like to enjoy good food during the Christmas season. Some extra exercise causes you to quickly burn the extra calories that you consume during these holidays. Around the Christmas holidays in Greece you can enjoy with us good food and drinks, but we also organize multi-day walks in the Christmas holidays. With these walks you can enjoy the beautiful nature in the winter on Crete. The mild climate of Crete in winter guarantees wonderful walking weather. Januar 2
Photo books Crete Greece overview: 2017
Christmas in Greece: Christmas is for many people a period of socializing with family and friends and good food. Christmas in Greece is not much different; it is a period in which traditions and customs play an important role. 27-12-2017
Newsletter Zorbas Island 2018 Crete: Through this newsletter we want to keep you informed of all the news for a holiday in Crete in 2018. 24-12-2017
Beach activities on Crete: In the warm summer months of July and August, the weather is always beautiful around the Mediterranean. One day is warmer than the other. 23-12-2017
Waterfalls on Crete Greece: It is high summer on Crete, nature is dehydrated and the rivers have no more water. At least that is how it looks like. But there are so many places in the mountains of Crete where you can even in summer find water. 20-12-2017
New excursions on Crete: Every year we have an extensive excursion program with a number of regular excursions and some new excursions on Crete. Many of our guests come back every year, so we provide continuous innovation. 18-12-2017
Martsalo gorge and beach in Crete: You really want to book a hiking holiday to Crete Greece, but you do not really know how to get to the most beautiful places. What is the best way to organize this? 13-12-2017
Harvesting olives on Crete: It is that time of the year, the time of harvesting olives on Crete has started again. From the beginning of November until the end of January, people all over the island are harvesting their olives to produce olive oil. 30-11-2017
Autumn in Greece: According to the calendar it now is officially autumn in Greece, but in reality it is still summer on Crete. The sun is shining and the temperature is very pleasant for an active holiday in Crete. 29-11-2017
Electric fat bike in Greece Crete: Fatbike holiday on Crete: Crete has plenty of possibilities for cycling in the summer and winter holidays. We can offer you various types of cycling holidays on Crete. 20-11-2017
Autumn holidays to Greece: On this page you will find an overview of an active autumn holiday week in Crete. Many people have already cleared the summer clothes in autumn, but you would need these when you go on an autumn holiday to Greece. 18-11-2017
The Greek island Santorini: The busy Greek island of Santorini is located in the Aegean Sea and is part of the Cycladic archipelago. You probably have seen a picture of Santorini with the characteristic white houses with blue or white dome roofs. 16-11-2017
City trip to Heraklion Crete: A city trip in Europe has become very popular in recent years. One thinks of the most popular cities like Barcelona, Rome and Paris. 14-11-2017
Independent Walking Holidays Greece: You really want to book a hiking holiday to Greece, but you do not really know how to get to the most beautiful places. 08-11-2017
Hiking holiday in Greece: The autumn months October and November are perfect months for a hiking holiday in Greece. 06-11-2017
The Greek island Amorgos: Amorgos is the most eastern island of the Cyclades island group. It is located southeast of Naxos Island and northeast of Santorini. 26-10-2017
The Greek island Naxos: The largest island of the Greek Cyclades is Naxos with the capital Chora, also called Naxos City. If you go island hopping to the Greek Cyclades, we recommend you take some more time for Naxos. 16-10-2017
The Greek island Naxos: The largest island of the Greek Cyclades is Naxos with the capital Chora, also called Naxos City. 13-10-2017
Island hopping to the Greek islands: Greece is a peninsula in southern Europe with numerous islands belonging thereto. The Greek islands are divided into different groups, archipelagos, of which the Cyclades is the best known one. 09-10-2017
Hiking holiday in East Crete Greece: East Crete is a less well-known part of the island. In general, people have heard of the cities of Agios Nikolaos, Sitia and Ierapetra and the world-famous palm beach Vai. 03-10-2017
Active holiday or beach holiday in Greece: Not everyone wants the same thing during a holiday. 23-09-2017
Day trip with the boat in Crete: A popular excursion in Crete, which we organize weekly, is a day trip with the Zorbas boat. 17-09-2017
Bed and breakfast in Greece: The most famous and southernmost island of Greece is so versatile, that it is completely different every time you visit there. 09-09-2017
A nice summer holiday in Greece: For many, the summer vacation is over and the schools have started again. But that does not mean that summer in Crete is also over. 08-09-2017
Weekly program for hiking holiday in Greece: You really want to book a hiking holiday to Crete Greece, but you do not really know how to get to the most beautiful places. 03-09-2017
Summary of a week on Crete: Finally, it is time for a holiday and this is your chance to break the daily grind. On Crete, no week is the same, there is always something different to do. 31-08-2017
Active day in Greece: Finding an excursion in Crete that is suitable for the whole family seems harder than it is. We organize an active day in the mountains of Crete, with fun activities for all ages. At the same time, different activities take place, so for everyone there is something nice to do. 26-08-2017
Offers for a holiday in Greece: It is already the third week in August and the summer holiday in Europe will be over soon. 21-08-2017
Offers for a holiday in Greece: It is already the third week in August and the summer holiday in Europe will be over soon.16-08-2017
Tips for a holiday in Greece: It is always an organization to arrange a holiday in the summer. 12-08-2017
Tips for a holiday on Crete: It is always an organization to arrange a holiday in the summer. Especially, if you want to go away with the whole family, it is not easy to find something that every family member likes. 11-08-2017
Holiday in August to Greece by plane: It is still summer in Greece and it seems like everyone is going on holiday in August. Newspapers report about the many traffic jams in Europe towards southern regions. 02-08-2017
What means holiday Crete: A holiday is a period in which you are free of obligations. 30-07-2017
July holiday in Greece: It is high season on Crete, the schools are closed and that means many tourists at the holiday destinations. 22-07-2017
Snorkelling is a water sport Crete Greece: Snorkelling is a fun way to explore the underwater world of the Mediterranean. It is a water sport that we all like to do at least once. 13-07-2017
Havgas canyon Crete: In the mountains at the Lassithi Plateau is a special piece of nature hidden. There are not many people who know how to find it, even the locals of Crete not. 11-07-2017
Traditions and customs in Greece: Many traditions and customs in Greece originate from the Greek Orthodox religion. Traditions and customs are also a guide to everyday life in Crete. 08-07-2017
Undiscovered Crete: Often we organize an excursion to unknown Crete. But the island Crete itself is not unknown, so what do we actually mean by this? 06-07-2017
Snorkeling on the Greek islands: We offer options to go for snorkelling a whole week on Crete at different locations. 05-07-2017
Weekly program Summer on Crete: On this page you find a program with activities we do during school holidays on Crete. Program Zorbas Island summer 2017. 02-07-2017
Summer in Greece: Take it easy when there is a heat wave. This is written all over in the newspapers when the next heat wave is announced in Western Europe. 29-06-2017
Learn to cook Greek: In every household you often hear the same question: what should we eat today? We all want to eat healthy food, but we do not always have the inspiration to make something tasty and healthy. 27-06-2017
Fish taverna Kokkini Hani Heraklion Crete: Summertime in Crete means great, fresh seafood. However, if you are saying in kokkini Hani in Crete, where do you go for nice seafood? 25-06-2017
Zorbas boat trip Crete: The sun is high in the sky, no cloud in sight over Crete and the temperature is rising rapidly. Even though it is only June, on Crete it really is summer. 24-06-2017
Adventurous walking in Greece: It is officially the first day of summer in Europe today and the temperature confirms this too. A perfect day for an adventurous walk in Crete with some water for cooling off. 22-06-2017
Holidays overview Greece: Weekly offers and possibilities for your holidays on Crete. Every week there are new offers and options for a last minute holiday. 19-06-2017
Painting holiday Crete Greece: For an all-inclusive painting holiday on Crete you can visit us both summer and winter. The mountainous landscape, the authentic mountain villages and the beautiful sea views are a true source of inspiration for the paintings. At the most beautiful locations of Crete you can develop your talent. 18-06-2017
Walking holidays in Greece: Finally you have holidays, all you want is a little peace and quiet and you want to see something from Crete. Maybe you thought Crete is overcrowded with tourists, but that is absolutely not the case. 13-06-2017
Tips for Holiday in Greece (Crete): Crete has a length of 260 kilometres and is 60 kilometres on its widest point and 12 kilometres on its narrowest point (at Ierapetra). Crete covers a total area of 8336 square meters. Crete has a Mediterranean climate: hot, dry summers and a wet winter with often sunny weather, a kind of northern European summer. 11-06-2017
Holiday activities in Crete: Program active holidays Crete Greece: You can also put together your vacation on Crete with activities like the ones that are written below. There are also options for active group excursions in Greece. 09-06-2017
Round trip Crete Greece: Often we organize an excursion to unknown Crete. But the island Crete itself is not unknown, so what do we actually mean by this? For us the meaning of unknown Crete is very general; with this excursion we like to show you Crete from a different point of view, the part of the island which is unknown to you. 06-06-2017
Sun sea beach and holiday Greece: Relaxed on holidays in beautiful Greece. Enjoy a holiday in the sun! The beach is right in front of the accommodation. From Zorbas Island you have an amazing view over the sea to Dia Island. (Crete) 03-06-2017
Unknown Crete: Often we organize an excursion to unknown Crete. But the island Crete itself is not unknown, so what do we actually mean by this? For us the meaning of unknown Crete is very general; with this excursion we like to show you Crete from a different point of view, the part of the island which is unknown to you. 02-06-2017
Holiday search for Greece: Photos of the summer holidays in Greece. An overview of all our activities and holidays in Greece. If you are looking for a certain picture of your vacation at Zorbas Island, mail us to get our Google drive link and you will receive all your photos through Google within just a few minutes. 29-05-2017
Knossos Crete Greece: Knossos is the largest Minoan palace. The palace was built around 2000 BC. People suspect that the palace was destroyed by the outburst of the volcano of Santorini (around 1450 BC). . The palace was excavated and partially restored under the direction of Arthur Evans in the earliest years of the 20th century. Unfortunately he used a lot of imagination while rebuilding Knossos. The labyrinth en de King's Hall stayed intact. Knossos is opened all year round. 27-05-2017
Havgas gorge Lassithi walking in Crete: The Havgas gorge Lassithi is a beautiful gorge between the mountains Katharios Lakkos (1200 meters) and Kefala (1270 meters) in the Dikti mountain range. You should not confuse this one with the eponymous gorge of Havgas at the village of Kalamafka. It is the only gorge at the Lassithi Plateau and has a length of around 4 kilometres. 26-05-2017
Relaxing on Crete: Finally you have holidays, all you want is a little peace and quiet and you want to see something from Crete. Maybe you thought Crete is overcrowded with tourists, but that is absolutely not the case. Crete is a very large island and the tourists occupy only a small part of it. 24-05-2017
Easy gorge hikes on Crete: The first thing people say when you tell them you go for the first time to Crete, is that you should walk the Samaria gorge. Now this is not an easy gorge walk and it even belongs to the category difficult gorge hikes of Crete. Since the Samaria gorge is very famous, it tends to get very busy here. The good news is, that we organise several easy gorge hikes on Crete. 23-05-2017
Hotels on Crete with active program: This page provides you more information about all the apartments we offer in Kokkini Hani on Crete. These accommodations are located directly at the beach. 22-05-2017
Forest walk on Crete: We all grew up with it, on a Sunday going out for a forest walk. Only a forest walk on Crete is not that usual. This is because there are not many forests anymore on the island. The few forests that are still there, are protected by forest management. These forests are not that easy accessible or are further away. But a walk through areas with forest on Crete is definitely worth the effort. The combination of forest with mountains on the background give the most beautiful pictures. 20-05-2017
Forest walk on Crete: We all grew up with it, on a Sunday going out for a forest walk. Only a forest walk on Crete is not that usual. This is because there are not many forests anymore on the island. The few forests that are still there, are protected by forest management. These forests are not that easy accessible or are further away. But a walk through areas with forest on Crete is definitely worth the effort. The combination of forest with mountains on the background give the most beautiful pictures. 19-05-2017
Nature reserve Crete: Which answer should we give to the question how the nature of Crete looks like? This answer we cannot give in just a few sentences. Crete has a versatile nature and each part of the island has its own charms. For example, there are protected nature reserves on Crete that we really like to visit. These are in general the areas where you will not meet many other tourists, since these are not the well-known places of Crete. And of course, these are the nature areas in Greece we love to show you. 17-05-2017
Jeep safari Crete Greece: Driving off-road on Crete gives you the chance to explore the real Crete. The countryside of Crete has countless roads that go through the mountains from village to village. Only these are dirt roads, which are not registered on any road map. The jeep safari takes you on these roads and you will see that the real Crete is not comparable to the tourist areas. 16-05-2017
Greece holiday travel: On Greece today you find the latest pictures, so you are always up to date about our activities. You will also find an extensive collection of photo albums and photo books of our excursions, both in summer and winter. 13-05-2017
Rouvas gorge hiking in Crete: A very challenging 7 hour hike, available from April to November. This stretch starts lake Votomos and ends in Rouvas forest. Not suited for children. This gorge is also known as the Saint Nicholas Canyon. At the beginning of the walk you come across a lake, which is a fresh water lake, very rare on Crete. A little bit further you see the first object; the monastery of Agios Nikolaos. There is a lot to be seen along the way; you cross bridges for example and you will see a waterfall. 12-05-2017
Kato Zakros hiking holiday Crete 10-05-2017
Crete island in the sun: Active holidays on Crete: We offer a complete week program for the whole season, which you can book as a complete program, but you can also opt to leave items out. It will be an unforgettable holiday in unknown areas of Crete. 08-05-2017
One week to Greece: An active holiday to Greece or a combination with a beach holiday? It's all possible. You can enjoy an active holiday in Greece the all year round! On this page we give you an overview of april and may, but each month has its own charm in Greece. 06-05-2017
Geology travel Greece: walking, car, travel in Greece 05-05-2017
Hiking tours in Greece: Here you find short descriptions of our walks with or without a guide. We have routes for the experienced and less experienced hikers. There are single holidays for hikers, aged 50+ walks, group hikes, individual walks, etc. We have more than 70 different options. 03-05-2017
Beach games in Greece Crete: Beach Party & Adventure day for the whole family: An active day for young and old: barbeque on the beach, beach football, tennis and volleyball, snorkelling, build a sea raft, canoe race, body board race, tug-of-war. 30-04-2017
Greece holiday in the spring: Are you interested in an active holiday in Greece or do you prefer a relaxing holiday in Greece? With us you can enjoy both, have a look at our page about may spring holidays in Crete! Here you find daily updates with information about holidays and our activities. 29-04-2017
April holidays to Greece: An overview of all our activities and holidays in April 2017 op Kreta. In April plants and flowers are all blooming on Crete, a magnificent sight in the mountains during our excursions. If you are looking for a certain picture of your vacation at Zorbas Island, mail us to get our Google drive link and you will receive all your photos through Google within just a few minutes! 26-04-2017
Hiking holidays in spring Crete: Our walking holidays on Crete are suitable for everybody: inexperienced walkers, experienced hikers, family hikes, aged 50+ and 65+ walking holidays, travelling alone on holidays to Crete, single holidays, group hikes. We organise the whole year round walking and hiking tours on Crete. 25-04-2017
Walking and hiking in Crete Astrakiano: An easy gorge walk through the beautiful countryside in the central part of Crete. The area has many springs, which ensure that all year round a small river flows through the canyon. This river is called the river of Karteros. The walk goes mostly along this river and a few times you will have to cross it. At those spots are some larger stones to step on or even a little bridge, so you do not get wet feet. 23-04-2017
Holiday in Elounda Crete: Elounda is a tourist destination and originally a fishing village. In the summer boats leave several times a day from here to the island of Spinalonga. Off the coast is located the sunken city of Olous, around 200 BC. an important port city. Because of the change of the seawater level the houses disappeared under water. In the 70s, the TV series "Who pays the ferryman" was also recorded here. Because of the TV series Elounda got a lot of publicity in those years and actually because of that also Crete. 21-04-2017
Cooking holidays in Greece: Holidays on Crete where you will be having cooking lessons. In 3 to 8 days you will learn the miracles of the Greek kitchen. We bring you along for shopping and go to different locations in the Cretan mountains where you learn to cook Greek dishes. Click on our links of the Greek cookbook and the photo book Greek cooking holiday. 20-04-2017
Hiking Greece: This challenging gorge hike has a height difference of 626 meter. We start our walk in the village Kavousi at a height of 84 meters and continue our climb on a donkey path to an altitude of 710 meters. 18-04-2017
Greece active and beach vacations: Active holiday in Greece in combination with beach and accommodation 18-04-2017
Traditional Greek Easter in Crete: Description of Easter holidays in Crete with activities. During the Easter days we cook in Zorbas Island together with our guests. You are welcome to celebrate Greek Easter in Crete. 17-04-2017
Active easter holidays Greece Crete: Saturday before Easter in Crete Greece: Greek Cooking class and preparation of Greek Easter dishes. Start at 13.00 hours. At 23.15 hours we walk from the apartments to the big church in Kokkini Hani for the Easter celebration. At midnight a Judas doll will be burned at this church. There are a lot of fireworks and the whole village goes out to start all together the Easter festivities. 16-04-2017
13/04/17 – 15/04/17
09/04/17 – 13/04/17
South West Crete walking week in Greece
07/04/17 – 09/04/17
West Crete, Walking and Hiking
05/04/17 – 07/04/17
02/04/17 – 05/04/17
31/03/17 – 02/04/17
Holiday with nice weather in Greece
29/03/17 – 31/03/17
27/03/17 – 29/03/17
Overview West – Crete Greece active
26/03/17 – 27/03/17
Sfakia, Sougia trekking Crete Greece
25/03/17 – 26/03/17
Holidays on Crete to Paleochora
20/03/17 – 25/03/17
Rodopou Crete Walking Peninsula North West Crete
Sun Sea Beach holidays on Crete
08/03/17 – 20/03/17
Walking roundtrip Kritsa Gorge
25/02/17 – 08/03/17
Greece Crete walking roundtrip Koxari Haraso Voritsi
24/02/17 – 25/02/17
Menosas gorge, Crete walking, Hiking Kavousi
14/02/17 – 24/02/17
02/02/17 – 14/02/17
Crete information active holidays
27/01/17 – 02/02/17
Accommodation on Crete, Active Holiday
20/01/17 – 27/01/17
12/01/17 – 20/01/17
09/01/17 – 12/01/17
05/01/17 – 09/01/17
The links below are a travel through time; all the years of Zorbas can be found on this page. Are you looking for photos from a specific time? Almost everything is on! Enjoy looking through the photo books of Zorbas Island. The photos are made by us and our guests. At the bottom of the page you will find also links to the photo books of the apartments, the activities and excursions on Crete. Click on the links for the correct photo book.
Daily news about Crete: We upload this page daily or every second day with new photos and holiday information. We upload all year round. You can also receive these uploads through Facebook, Twitter and Google+.
Photo book 2016: Overview of the season 2016, overview of everything that is possible on Crete.
Photo book December 2015: Overview of December winter holiday 2015, overview of everything that is possible on Crete.
Photo book November 2015: Overview of November winter holiday 2015, overview of everything that is possible on Crete.
Photo book October 2015: Overview of October autumn holiday 2015, overview of everything that is possible on Crete.
Photo book September 2015: Overview of September autumn holiday 2015, overview of everything that is possible on Crete.
Photo book August 2015: Overview of August summer holiday 2015, overview of everything that is possible on Crete.
Photo book July 2015: Overview of July summer holiday 2015, overview of everything that is possible on Crete.
Photo book June 2015: Overview of June summer holiday 2015, overview of everything that is possible on Crete.
Photo book May 2015: Overview of May spring holiday 2015, overview of everything that is possible on Crete.
Photo book April 2015: Overview of April spring holiday 2015, overview of everything that is possible on Crete.
Photo book March 2015: Overview of March spring holiday 2015, overview of everything that is possible on Crete.
Photo book February 2015: Overview of February winter holiday 2015, overview of everything that is possible on Crete.
Photo book January 2015: Overview of January winter holiday 2015, overview of everything that is possible on Crete.
Photo book December 2014: Overview of December winter holiday 2014, overview of everything that is possible on Crete.
Photo book November 2014: Overview of November winter holiday 2014, overview of everything that is possible on Crete.
Photo book October 2014: Overview of October holiday 2014, overview of everything that is possible on Crete.
Photo book September 2014: Overview of September holiday 2014, overview of everything that is possible on Crete.
Photo book August 2014: (High season on Crete) Overview of August holiday 2014, overview of everything that is possible in the month of August on Crete.
Photo book July 2014: (High season on Crete) Overview of July holiday 2014, overview of everything that is possible in the month of July on Crete.
Photo book June 2014: Overview of June holiday 2014, overview of everything that is possible in the month of June on Crete.
May in Crete 2014 photo book: Overview of May holiday 2014, overview of everything that is possible in the month of may on Crete.
April in Crete 2014 photo book: Overview of April holiday 2014, overview of everything that is possible in the month of April on Crete.
Photo book winter 2014: The months of January, February and March 2014 on Crete. An overview of all excursions and around the accommodation.
Photo book winter 2013: December, January & February 2013: winter excursions, Christmas and New Year 2013-2014 and winter holiday at Zorbas island.
Photo book autumn 2013: September, October & November 2013 on Crete: late summer at Zorbas Island!
Photo book summer 2013: July & August 2013: high season on Crete, lots of family excursions and photos of our children's program in the summer.
Photo book spring 2013: March till June 2013: in springtime Crete has many flowers! Greek Easter on Crete, many hiking excursions & Cretan Culture.
Photo book winter 2012: January, February & December 2012 on Crete: winter excursions, Christmas and New Year 2012-2013 and winter activities at Zorbas island.
Photo book autumn 2012: September, October & November 2012 on Crete: lovely sunny months in the autumn on Crete.
Photo book summer 2012: July & August 2012: summer holiday with lots of activities for the whole family.
Photo book spring 2012: March till June 2012: spring on Crete; a special season with lots of nature & culture.
Photo book Crete 2011: a complete overview of all holiday photos 2011.
Photo book Crete 2010: a complete overview of all holiday photos 2010.
Photo book Crete 2009: a complete overview of all holiday photos 2009.
Photo book Crete 2008: a complete overview of all holiday photos 2008.
Photo book Crete 2007: a complete overview of all holiday photos 2007.
Photo book Crete 2006: a complete overview of all holiday photos 2006.
Photo book Crete 2005: a complete over zicht of all holiday photos 2005.
Photo book Crete 2004: a complete overview of all holiday photos 2004.
Photo book Crete 2003: a complete overview of all holiday photos 2003.
Photo book Crete 2002: a complete overview of all holiday photos 2002.
Photo book Crete 2001: a complete overview of all holiday photos 2001.
Photo book Crete 2000: a complete overview of all holiday photos 2000.
Hiking videos about Crete and walking news: Here you find many videos of our hikes on Crete. Each week we upload a new video of our latest walk, so you get a good impression about hiking in summer and winter on Crete. We indicate where these were takenand in which period of the year the walk was.
Photo book of excursions on Crete: Overview of all possible excursions on Crete during your summer and winter holiday on Crete.
Photo book cooking holidays on Crete: Here you will find all photos of our Greek cooking workshops in summer and winter. We took the photos us during our cooking holidays on Crete.
Photo book quad safari on Crete, Scootopia on Crete, buggy on Crete: Quad safaris, buggy driving and scootopia on Crete. There are many options for organised tours and excursions.
Photo book jeep safari on Crete: An overview of all jeep safaris made throughout the years. These photos are made all over Crete.
Photo book snorkelling on Crete: photos of the special underwater world around Crete. Many photos of our snorkelling excursions and of our guests!
Photo book diving holiday Crete: All these photos are taken on Crete, we offer many diving possibilities all over Crete.
Photo book Greek islands: The pearl of the Cyclades is always worth a visit. On this page you will find a photo book with lots of photos and videos of a day trip to Santorini from Crete.
Photo book winter on Crete: Many photos of winter holiday on Crete. All options there are from excursions to accommodation. We regularly upload this page so you will find new photos and information about winter holiday in Europe's most southern island, Crete.
Photo book hiking on Crete, Greece: On this page you find photos about all our hikes on Crete in the summer and winter months.
Photo book summer holiday Crete: Weekly and two weekly activities. Summer activities program for a wonderful holiday!
Zorbas Island accommodation photo book: More photos and information of all accommodations and apartment rental on Crete. These are being updated regularly.
Holidays on Crete: Apartment rental and accommodation on Crete all year round. It is the perfect place for family apartments and holiday homes, all your excursions and cheap flights to Crete. There is a detailed overview of the latest holiday news from Crete with lots of pictures. Crete, Greece is the most Southern holiday island of Europe.
Photo books Crete Greece


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Last year, Amazon Video began offering some of its content in High Dynamic Range (HDR), beating many other services – including Netflix – to the punch. This was great for some users, but Amazon's HDR offerings were only available to those with TVs supporting HDR10, while TVs using the other major HDR solution, Dolby Vision, were left out.
Fortunately, that is no longer a problem, as Amazon announced Monday the release of HDR streaming with Dolby Vision. Now users of any HDR TV — no matter which HDR technology it uses — will be able to view select movies and series with the improved contrast and wider color gamut of HDR.
"We're thrilled that starting today customers have access to titles, including our binge-worthy Amazon Original Series, in Dolby Vision HDR," vice president of Amazon Video Jim Freeman said in a statement. "Today is just the beginning. We will continue to expand our selection, adding more movies and TV series for our customers to watch and enjoy in the premium picture quality of HDR."
Available titles are a subset of what is currently available in HDR 10, and aren't exactly plentiful for the time being, but Amazon will continue to expand the catalog moving forward. By the end of the year, Amazon plans to offer more than 150 hours of HDR content across both formats.
A number of original titles from Amazon like Man in the High Castle, Transparent, and Mozart in the Jungle are available in HDR, but when it comes to Dolby Vision, the only specific title Amazon mentions is the second season of Bosch – based on Michael Connely's best-selling Harry Bosch series of books. While Amazon has yet to reveal any other titles from its originals library, it has made available a few movies from Sony Home Entertainment: After Earth, Men in Black 3, Hancock, Salt, Pineapple Express, Fury, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Chappie, and Elysium are all available for rent or purchase in Dolby Vision HDR.
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Hello and welcome to the Devilman Wiki! A database for all things related to Go Nagai's Devilman, including its characters, manga and anime.
Devilman Lady manga
The reiteration revival turned sequel of the original manga.
Devilman Saga
The current manga
Cyborg 009 vs. Devilman
The action packed crossover anime!
Devilman Grimoire
The recently ended manga
ABOUT THE MANGAThe original Devilman was an adaptation and remake of Nagai's previous work Demon Lord Dante, and was first published in 1972. At the same time as the manga's publishing the company Toei was airing an anime series set entirely in its own universe for up to 39 episodes. Various novels, spin-off series and two OVA's were made, the Dante manga being remade twice, but it wasn't until Nagai really brought back his series with the manga Devilman Lady which ran for three years spanning 17 volumes in 1997 to 2000. The series popularity spawned new interest in the franchise and Nagai worked with Yu Kinutani to create Amon: The Darkside of the Devilman, which was accompanied by a third OVA and was later sequeled by Strange Days. At the same time as Amon's publishing, a series named Neo Devilman was published featuring story's all written and drawn by different artists. There have been many more series and crossovers in recent years, including the manga Devilman Grimoire by Takato Rui which finished with 21 chapters in 2014, shortly after another manga Devilman Saga by Go Nagai himself began on December 25 of that same year. In 2018 a ten episode anime series titled Devilman Crybaby was commissioned by the streaming site Netflix.
Akira Fudo learns from his best friend Ryo Asuka that demons will revive and reclaim the world from humans. With humans hopeless against this threat, Ryo suggests combining with a demon. With this, Akira becomes Devilman, a being with the power of demon but with a human heart.
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Okay, I am definitely on my medical science run right now. This is another article, originally found on one of my blogfeeds: My Disability Blog. It is an interesting look at the science of restoring hearing. Not something you hear about often these days.
Since I am partially deaf (I am just beginning to acknowledge this publicly), this is of great interest to me. Wouldn't I love to have my hearing restored one day.
If you want to see the total article, go here . Post a reply to me or to my blogger friend.
Take care,
Life is not easy. Especially when you are in a family of invisible illnesses and disabilities. It can be serious, funny and downright hard! But we make it. Just like everyone else. We just do it in a different style.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
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100% of the total ingredients are from natural origin
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Tasting notes: Soft, sweet, juicy, and tangy with flavors of caramel, rose, green grape and lemon.
The most famous coffees from Indonesia are those from the island of Sumatra, and are processed as Wet-Hulled, or "giling basah," which lends them their characteristic earthy, savory, almost meaty flavors. Sulawesi, on the other hand, primarily produces washed coffees for export, and PT Toarco, a Japanese-Indonesian joint mill and export venture, are experts at producing clean, sweet, fruity coffees we simply love.
Toarco owns Pedamaran Plantation at 900–1250 meters, and also purchases wet parchment (at 40% moisture) coffees from small producers at collection points in Perangian, Pango Pango, Minanga, and Perindingan. Once collected, the coffee is trucked to Pedamaran Plantation immediately after purchase, where it is dried using mechanical Yamamoto vertical dryers as well as Pinalhalense guardiolas, or horizontal dryers like those found throughout Colombia. The mechanical dryers assist in maintaining uniform drying, and helps the processing go more efficiently and cleanly. The drying typically takes 72 hours.
If a producer wants to sell their parchment coffee to Toarco, they need to get certified to the quality standards as far as selective picking, storage, transportation, moisture levels, etc. Farmers are issued ID cards that allow them to sell their coffee at various purchasing points in the Tana Toraja region during the market week. PT Toarco is focused on providing education and support to its producer partners: Currently, the company offers once-yearly classes for producers to receive their ID cards, but they hope to expand their educational opportunities to twice yearly and include things such as cherry selection, planting and picking techniques, and fermentation. They also hold a party at the end of the harvest cycle to celebrate, giving out awards to producers such as depulpers and other necessary tools: About 150 to 200 producers attend the party every year.
Most of the coffee produced in Toraja is S795 variety, developed in India to be resistant to leaf rust. The genetics of this variety is Typica and Liberica; even though it has genes from Liberica (a species of Coffea often thought to be lesser quality than Arabica), we've seen 88+ and 90+ cups in these coffees. Toarco is meticulous at sorting the coffees, and these particular lots come from smallholder producers at the higher-altitude areas.
Various smallholder farmers
Website orders are roasted and packed every Monday and picked up Tuesday by USPS for delivery. As we only roast exactly as much of each coffee as we have known orders for, please be sure and place your order no later than 10 AM (PST) on Monday for fulfillment that week. Orders that come in later than that may not be fulfilled until the following week.
Here is a quick guide to what our shipping rates are based on the quantity you order:Orders weighing 0 - 7.99 Pounds ship for $7.00.
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(If you live in the Seattle area and would like to know where you can find Velton's Coffee locally, check out our handy guide!)
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President on Promotional Tour for EuroSkills 2020
Since Graz was announced as the host city for EuroSkills in 2020, preparations have been in full swing.
President Josef Herk, as EuroSkills representative, has been visiting the Economic Parliaments in Austria's other provinces. The aim of these visits is to convince the officials of the various Economic Chambers to act as multipliers to promote the event.
This autumn, the tour passed through the Provinces of Tyrol, Salzburg and Burgenland. The President and the two managing directors, Harald del Negro and Angelika Ledineg, have received an extremely warm welcome in all Provinces. Detailed information brochures and a presentation by Josef Herk have been instrumental in winning over important key stakeholders as partners for mobilizing more support. The members of the chambers even turned out to be true supporters of the Skills Championships, by signing up to become part of EuroSkills 2020.


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In China, can we fly to Datong, Shanxi?
Datong Airport is located in the north of Beijiazao Town, Datong County, about 15 kilometers away from the center of Datong City. This airport was constructed in 2004 and now is at the stage of flight-testing. It plans to open six flight courses to such cities as Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Shenyang, and regular air navigation can be expected soon.
Since Datong Airport hasn't been officially open, you need to go by plane at Huairen Airport in Shuozhou City or Wusu Airport in Taiyuan City. Huairen Airport opens scheduled Flights to such cities as Beijing, Shanghai and Taiyuan. By the way, the long-distance bus to Huairen can be taken in Datong Xinnan Passenger Station and needs about 50 minutes' drive, and to Taiyuan needs three hours' drive.
Can we take a train to Datong?
The domestic railways such as Beijing-Baotou, Datong-Fenglingdu, Datong-Qinhuangdao lines as well as the international railways to Erlianhaote and Moscow all join in Datong, which makes its railway transportation quite convenient.
Datong Railway Station, located on the North Xinjian Road, can be easily reached by No. 2, 4, 8, 14, 16, and 21 buses. Everyday there are many trains leaving for other domestic cities such as Taiyuan, Beijing, Hangzhou, Baotou and Shenyang.
How to go to the urban area of Datong City?
From Huairen to Datong:
Visitors can take the bus 40 from the railway station to Datong or take a taxi. It is 15km's long to the Datong City.
From Wusu to Datong:
The airport coach 201 is available to the bus station. It is about 45mins.
From Datong Railway Station:
Bus: Passengers can take Bus No.1, No.2, No. 4, No. 8, or No. 32 from the railway station to Datong City.
Taxi: Initial fare is 5 or 6 RMB, and then 1.2 RMB per kilometer.
What are the local specialties in Datong?
Eggshell Carving, Datong Coal Carving, Guangling Paper Cut, Artistic Porcelain, Yungang Silk Doll, Corn Husk Plaited Articles.
What is Eggshell Carving?
Eggshell Carving is one of an increasingly flourish folk handicraft in recent years. All designs are carved on real eggshells. All shells should be cleaned and sterilized. After carving is complete, a protective coating is applied.
What is Datong Coal Carving?
Coal carving originates in Datong city, Shanxi province. The raw material of coal carving is coal gangue. Coal carving as a new art first appeared in 1998. The themes involved in the coal carvings focus on Datong's culture taking the Big Buddha Statue, Bodhisattva, Hanging Temple, Yingxian Wooden Tower as its main expressions.
What is Guangling Paper Cut?
Guangling Paper-Cut is famous for its rich content, exquisite craftsmanship, bright color, distinctive flavor of life and local style.
What is Artistic Porcelain?
They mainly produce some pottery kitchen utensil like cups, dish wares, bowls, tea pots. Their products are renowned for being fashion, original, beautiful and with high quality. They are the best choices as gifts.
What is Yungang Silk Doll?
Yungang Silk Doll is remarkably similar in shape and spirit to human being. In Ming and Qing daynasties, Yungang people had kept a habit to buy silk or clay dolls for good luck. The silk dolls in Yungang are commonly made of ghatpot, silk, brocade, muslin and so on. With these materials, these silk dolls are very gorgeous.
What is Corn Husk Plaited Articles
Corn husk plaited articles, as it name suggests, are made of corn husks. The Datong people are so cleaver that they make the corn husks into various useful and beautiful products like tea-cup cushions, automobile cushion, mats and so on. Because of corn husk plaited articles are of good elasticity and air permeability, they are very popular.
Where to buy the local specialties?
Daxi Street
With a very long history, Daxi Street is one of the busiest streets in Datong city. All kinds of stores stand along the road sides. With very high- tech facilities, these big shopping malls not only provide people the best goods but also the best services. In the middle of the street, two Shanhua Monasteries are located there. You could tour these two Shanhua Monasteries incidentally while shopping. Totally, it is a good place for people to go shopping, relax and enjoy the delicious foods.
Visitors can take the bus 4 from the railway station to the Daxi Street. It is just two stops.
Sipailou Street
Situated in the downtown of Datong city, Sipailou Street is one of the popular and relatively well-known streets. Many malls, shops and wholesale centers line along the street. You can buy not only the high-price and high-quality goods but also the low-cost products there. Sipalou Street offer many local products including carpets, porcelain, woolen clothing, furs, and many leather goods, attractive silk dolls and artistically designed copper hotpots. Clothings at every price can also be bought here. You shouldn't miss the restaurants along the street. They provide guests all kinds of delicious special foods. Tasting Datong's famous hand-cut noodles or pea noodles will be very enjoyable.
Visitors can take the bus 4, 23, 27, 38 to Sipailou Street.
When is the best time to go to Datong?
Datong City enjoys a continental monsoon climate. Winters are long, cold and dry and summers short, hot and rainy, and the spring and autumn cool with great difference in temperature. The annual average temperature is 5.5°C, while the annual rainfall averages 400 millimeters.
Tips for tourists:
1) The temperature in Datong normally changes sharply between day and night; therefore, it is highly advisable that a thick overcoat should be taken to keep out the cold, even in summer.
2) The best time to visit Datong is spring and summer.


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Life is an adventure, consisting of plenty of ups and downs, good days, bad days, moments of triumph and moments to forget.
How do we retain peace in who we are and what we are here for when our world and our lives are just roller coasters of emotion. How can we have any security & hope for the future based on our past?
As Christians thankfully our identity is not based on our past achievement or failures, consider Rahab.
You can read her story and how the bible comments on her life in Joshua 2, Joshua 6: 22-25, Hebrews 11:31 & James 2:25.
Rahab literally means pride, insolence, savagery- hence there's not many little girls called Rahab, she was a Caananite who were the enemies of Israel and their God, her chosen profession was prostitution- in fact it's debated as to whether she was a madam operating a brothel out of her own home, oh and she was a convincing liar. She is not stand out material for hero of the year. Yet, despite all that, her past, her choices, God transforms her life, she puts her trust in God and she goes onto to become the Great Great Grandma of King David, and she appears in the family tree of Jesus as seen in Matthew 1.
She faced a choice as we all do, whose story are we trusting in? Are you defined by your history or by the history of God?
What is your faith borne out of? Is it the greateness of God or faith in our own ability?
This is what it says of Rahab who hid the spies and so saved their lives,
"I know that the LORD has given you the land, and that the fear of you has fallen upon us, & that all the inhabitants of the land melt away before you. For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt…..the LORD your God, he is God in the heavens above and on the earth beneath." Joshua 2.
Here is a woman whose own history and life is stacked against her, yet she hears something and acts upon it. Don't let your past, your darkest present moments continue to be a barrier to God: sin is massive- yet grace goes further, all too often our past is a hang up that minimises grace. Your own history does not shape all you have to offer and all you can be, God's does.
And his history centres around Jesus the God-man stepping into the breach for you in order to rescue. When Jesus hangs upon a cross- he hangs with the weight of our sin and wrong before God on his shoulders, his death and subsequent ressurection secure a new future for those who put their trust in Jesus, the Bible as God's story is one that says to you, come home.
So like Rahab, whatever our depths, in faith lets centre on the one who moves mountains, the one who breached the gap between us and God so we could be welcomed into the family of God.


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Having sourced the faces of their campaigns from rock progeny for some time, French label Eleven Paris is no stranger to rock 'n' roll lineage. From the daughters of Keith Richards to Annie Lennox, the label has always had the street cred to back their downtown cool vibe.
However, for their latest campaign, they go straight to the source by combining two kinds of legends common in the world of rock: a lead singer and a love child.
The newest campaign features legend Iggy Pop and Gavin Rossdale's secret love child, Daisy Lowe.
Except for a few wagging tongues, the pictures are surprisingly demure portraits of two figures both known for their theatrics and predilections for topless shots.
Both Lowe and Pop, who are surprisingly covered-up for the usually edgy Eleven Paris, may be just be the shock rock none of us expected.
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Sinta Jimenez is currently obsessed with Opening Ceremony collaborations, Band of Outsiders, warabi mochi from Temari Cafe, meteor showers, and finding a Jeff Buckley soul with a Jason Segel sense of humor.


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Vintage Days
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**Brings out her wallet and throws it at you** I'll pay you whatever you want to do some interior design. hahahaha You are just so crazy good at it. Not just the decorating, but lighting and color schemes <3 I look forward to seeing your stuff on this blog each week 😀


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Program Manager, Coastal Resilience - National Audubon Society
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With a 114-year presence on the North Carolina Coast, Audubon North Carolina (ANC) manages a system of sanctuaries on which the majority of North Carolina's waterbirds depend for their survival. Resilient, healthy coastal eco¬systems not only benefit birds, they also serve as the first line of defense for coastal communities facing stronger, more frequent storms and sea level rise. That is why Audubon is advancing nature-based strategies to help the Atlantic shoreline weather the impacts of climate change. Central to this work is our vision to establish our Sanctuary at Pine Island in Corolla as globally recognized hub for science and learning that explores dynamic coastal systems and develops techniques that make human and wild communities resilient to rapid and disruptive change (e.g. sea level rise, and powerful and more frequent storms). We seek a motivated, dynamic individual as Program Manager, Coastal Resilience to advance our work with universities, coastal communities, and stakeholders to improve the health and resilience of North Carolina's coastline.
Reporting to the ANC Executive Director, the Program Manager, Coastal Resilience will ensure that goals and objectives of our coastal resiliency work align with that of the National Audubon Society, Atlantic Flyway Coast Initiative, and other strategic priority programs/projects. S/he will collaborate with Audubon chapters and other state Audubon offices, external partners (such as the US Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish and Wildlife Service, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, NGOs, universities, etc.) to advance our vision to create a Center of Excellence for Coastal Resilience based at Audubon's Pine Island Sanctuary in Corolla.


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Dear Women, Men Aren't As Shallow As We've Imagined Them To Be
Our first conversation was in an online chatroom in the summer of 2001. He was a simple guy who missed his family since he was working and living away from then in Mumbai.
Our story began 4513 miles away from one another. From the very beginning, we've had only differences between us; he was 12 years older than me, we were living in two different time-zones, our education was on different levels, we was slim and well, I wasn't. Along with all this, our backgrounds were entirely different too. In four small words, we were poles apart. But as destiny would have it, after a few months of chatting, lengthy emails and hushed conversations over the phone, our heart strings had been pulled. I considered him to be one of my best friends.Share this quote
He listened to everything or rather read everything I sent him, intently. He had a calming and mature influence over me.
One day, he proposed. And I accepted. He was ecstatic. However, there was just one tiny problem, he had never seen me.Share this quote
I panicked. After he saw me, I was scared that he wouldn't love me. I didn't know how to react so I decided to tell him that my friend replied to his email and it wasn't me.
He was devastated.
I stopped replying to his emails and calls; this hurt him a lot. After a week, I couldn't continue with this behaviour anymore and so I told him the truth, that I was scared that he would judge me, based entirely on my looks. He was silent and I hung up. I didn't contact him after and his silence made me realise that he didn't love me, not really and I knew that this would help me find peace and move on gracefully.Share this quote
A day later, he called me; I wasn't expecting it and even hesitated before picking up. From the tone of his voice, I could make out that he was broken. He was disappointed. I felt sad.
He spoke to me about general things, but I could feel this topic hovering over our heads. I was too embarrassed to ask him about it directly. But I didn't have to.
He mentioned it first, asked me why I had lied? Why had I sent him someone else's photo? Why didn't I trust him to be a mature person? More than anything, he was shocked. I knew I had betrayed him. He was the first guy who was my best friend and I shouldn't have behaved like this with him. He asked me if I thought he was that shallow?
In my heart, I knew that he wasn't. I had made a mistake. I realized this now, but I was scared that I was too late.
But I wasn't the only one to blame. There was a reason I behaved the way I did, and it was entirely because of my past. I had met numerous men who wanted to meet me, who fell for me, but the minute things took a serious turn, they would run, because they couldn't see themselves with a person who looked like me.
And because of this, I had almost no self-esteem or confidence when it came to trusting men. I knew that there was no way to restore his faith in me. He was a genuine soul and I knew that he deserved so much better. Because of this honest dialogue that opened up between us, my admiration for him increased.
As time passed on, I didn't know what I could give him to prove my love for him. Two months later, he called me and asked me if I knew where he was calling from. I said no. He said he was in the UK. I was shocked. He was here, where I was. He told me he was going to stay here for six months. I was speechless; could it be, that he had come for revenge?Share this quote
But no.
He had come to the UK to marry me. He needed someone who could help with being the mediator while talking to my father, especially since we weren't from the same background. Luckily, he found an uncle of mine that could help him out.
My uncle met my father and spoke to him about this man. But our fairy tale would be incomplete without a villain. And of course, that had to be my father. He was absolutely against us. By now, word had got out that there was a proposal for me and before society could speak, my father agreed and we began preparation for the wedding.Share this quote
Of course, my father was still against it, during the wedding and even now, 14 years later.
We have 3 beautiful children, a lovely home, two cars, three businesses, one NHS job, 7 trips to his country, holidays in 6 different destinations around the world, but we're still as close as we used to be. He is my life, my best friend, my husband.Share this quote
Share this story, to remind each other that true love does exist and it isn't based on the way someone looks.


text: Colorado Parks & Wildlife KVNF Regional Newscast: May 4 , 2020 By Jodi Peterson • May 5, 2020 Colorado bans hunting contests for coyotes, prairie dogs and more Supreme Court considers overturning program that protects young immigrants from deportation Summer festivals cancelled on Western Slope KVNF Regional Newscast March 6, 2020 By Eric Goold • Mar 6, 2020 First two presumptive cases of COVID-19 detected in Colorado Governor Polis says tests for coronavirus to be stepped up Democrats at state house unveil public health option New KVNF General Manager talks about job as Pledge Drive approaches Parks and Wildlife announces availability of seasonal state park jobs KVNF Regional Newscast February 13, 2020 By Eric Goold • Feb 13, 2020 Parks and Wildlife to hold Delta meeting about mountain lion management plan State's waterways kept free of invasive mussels due to inspection program Bill that would outlaw discrimination against hair styles moves through state house Movement to end Columbus Day in Colorado again gathers momentum Bill in US Congress would give wilderness protection to land in three states KVNF Regional Newscast: September 25, 2019 By Eric Goold • Sep 25, 2019 Delta County Health Department update: 20 cases of West Nile Virus New study details number of children in Colorado who are in poverty Colorado Parks and Wildlife gets help from unique Wyoming laboratory KVNF Regional Newscast: November 20, 2018 By Eric Goold • Nov 20, 2018 Governor Hickenlooper faces two ethics charges Colorado Parks and Wildlife report- watch out for coyotes Two bull elk killed illegally on Uncompaghre Plateau Mountain Lion kitten shows problems of keeping wildlife pets Ouray County sheriff's election decided by 11 votes Montrose city police, County Sheriff to get new leadership KVNF Regional Newscast: March 23, 2017 By Eric Goold • Mar 23, 2017 Bill would limit number of suspensions for young school kids Parks and Wildlife ends deer baiting program in Gunnison Hunting license allotments to be issued for Gunnison Basin Deer hunting workshop to be held in Montrose Passage of new health care bill would raise rates for Colorado seniors Lawmakers want police to have more access to mental health professionals KVNF Regional Newscast: January 25, 2017 By Eric Goold • Jan 25, 2017 Capitol Coverage surveys public opinion about legislature priorities Parks and Wildlife to host fun events at Crawford State Park Sportsmen's Roundtable to be conducted via teleconference Series of minor earthquakes outside of Marble KVNF Regional Newscast: January 19, 2017 By Eric Goold • Jan 19, 2017 Parks and Wildlife to begin deer baiting operations in Gunnison Nominee for Interior Secretary faces hearing Gunnison Energy proposes 35 new wells north of Paonia KVNF Regional Newscast: December 13, 2016 By egoold • Dec 13, 2016 Ridgway State Park trails closed for wildlife protection Parks and Wildlife to have cougar and bear hunts on Piceance Basin Avalanche danger high, Colorado snowmobilers buried but okay KVNF Regional Newscast: Thursday, June 23, 2016 By Patricia Naft • Jun 23, 2016 Listen Listening... / 7:46 Update on two wildfires burning on the Uncompahgre Plateau Western Slope libraries to participate in CPW backpack program BLM Resource Management Plan for North Fork, surrounding areas up for review Colorado Mother Fights Off Mountain Lion To Save Her Son By Merrit Kennedy • Jun 19, 2016 A Colorado woman managed to fight off a mountain lion that was attacking her 5-year-old son. During the harrowing rescue Friday evening, she "reached into the animal's mouth and wrested her son's head from its jaws," The Aspen Times reported. KVNF Regional Newscast: Thursday, March 12, 2015 By Patricia Naft • Mar 12, 2015 Listen Listening... / 8:18 Newscast Paonia officially dismisses town clerk Peterson Parks and Wildlife seeks input for future plans State Officers were held hostage near Dinosaur Teen pregnancy bill fails in Senate Representative Tipton visits Delta Bear Cubs Trapped In Crawford By Laura Palmisano • Jul 28, 2014 A mother bear and her two cubs were causing trouble around Crawford, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. J. Wenum, the game manager for the North Fork Valley and Gunnison Basin, said the bears were reported last week. KVNF Regional Newscast: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 By Travis Bubenik • Dec 10, 2013 Listen Listening... / 15:36 Headlines CPW Researchers Conducting Backcountry Flyovers Some Miners Near Ouray Helping with Accident Investigation Future of Coal Uncertain as Tennessee Valley Authority Cuts Production Three Colorado Cities Facing Lawsuits Over Fracking Bans Historic Schoolhouse Spurred Modern Women's Club