The shoreline where Phillipe, Jenny and I are staying, on the south coast of Crete near Loutros, is spectacular in many ways: crystal clear turquoise water, steep sparsely vegetated mountains rising abruptly, picturesque villages accessible only by boat, and rugged walking trails along the coast and up the gorges. Our favorite beach is Marmora, at the base of the Aradena gorge, with its little taverna sitting on smooth marble cliffs. The cliffs are riddled with caves, both up high where the goats hang out and along the water, where you can swim or paddle into them. Sunlight penetrates deep into some of the caves, creating a beautiful blue glow underwater. The sea has been calm for our whole stay, but the gentle swell sucks air in and out of crevices, causing eerie breathing sounds in the dark recesses.
The crowd of boats in one photo is unusual - it was Greek Easter Sunday, so the normally quiet cove was buzzing.
Monday, 6 May 2013
Kayaking the Caves
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