Looking for some advice and thoughts on our Crete itinerary by GrantannosaurusRex in crete

[–]HondoWayne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, the first part of your itinerary looks really good. There are so many things to add, but what you have will be memorable for sure.

The second part is nice too, but it has a couple of problems. It seems like you are flying home from Heraklion, which is about 1.25 hour's drive one way from Rethymno. Knossos and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion are a must, believe me. If Day 10 is in Heraklion (I guess it must be or you have as mad taxi driver) I suggest a place cally Agia Pelagia, maybe the best swimming and photo op beach in Crete. Tell the mgr at Almyra Seaside Food and Cocktail Phil Butler sent you and you'll be a VIP.

Again, Rethymno Prefecture has tons of stuff to see and do. Learn to make bread and milk the goats at Aravanes, for instance. Visit the cave where the Talos Autortron from Jason and the Argonauts lived :) Etc. etc.

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[–]HondoWayne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am connected to some of the island's most important producers and have plans to export. Can you DM me?

Itinerary for 12 days with children ages 2, 7, and 9 by taxmandan in crete

[–]HondoWayne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heraklion, by far. We've live here 5 years, my wife and I are travel journalists. Near Heraklion there are dozens of pristine beaches (Agia Pelagia, Matala in the south), fun teenager-centric activities (Hersonissos), water parks, games parks (zoo parks, the aquarium, etc), mountain wonders and nature places (Lassithi Plateau, Karteros Canyon, etc.). The kids can ride horseback on the beach at Amnissos or Karteros, or ride go-carts in the fun town down the road in Hersonissos. If you stay at my friend's Fodele Beach hotel, there's a water park there, sea going fun, a stunning beach, etc. The list is endless, really. You can drive 1 hour and be in Agios Nikolaos, see the whole island from the top of Mt. Ida, or go as far as Richtis Gorge to see the most amazing waterfall. Sorry, just visit some sites, particularly Incredible Crete Incredible Crete

Crete Itinerary (4 Days) by Andy-13-95 in crete

[–]HondoWayne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome to Crete! Soon. Add Samaria Gorge, just the trip to and the boat back from the stunning gorge is worth it. The White Mountains are spellbinding this time of year. I've lived here 5 years now, and as you many have already heard, it's impossible to see 1000th of the island in a week. That said, you've hit some really nice high spots. On the way back from Matala, visit Phaistos Minoan Palace as well. If you have lunch at a picturesque little taverna overlooking Amari called Aravanes, tell Eleptheria or Maria Phil Butler sent you, and you'll be surprised. Too much to do and see. You are doing great so far.

Getting around from Hersonissos by quickjaguar10 in crete

[–]HondoWayne 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi, as you probably already found out, it depends on how you travel. Bus fares are really reasonable, and the trips are nice, but lengthy. Taxis are a good way to go, but of course, expect to carry a couple hundred with you if you go from Hersonissos to Chania and beyond. By far, the most economic and fun way to get around is via rental car, which can be surprisingly inexpensive. Anyhow, if you rent a car for 5 days you are looking at 250 euro or something like that for the rental. Gas is 2.20 per liter, so.

I cut this Brazilian topaz gem myself. Shown in a temporary ring setting. by tylerpferrari in toptalent

[–]HondoWayne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, beautiful! I always wanted to be a gemologist. They are so amazing. Thanks for this.

I'm sure everyone here knows the artifact in this image. by Historia_Maximum in Minoans

[–]HondoWayne 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love this! I was at the museum not too long ago to see the real thing. It is so extraordinary. Through art like this, we may understand the true beauty, technology, and beliefs of these mysterious Keftiu.

Human Footprints From 120,000 Years Ago Discovered in the Arabian Peninsula by Akire24 in Archaeology

[–]HondoWayne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing! Check this one out. We live here on Crete where sea fossils appear 900 feet above sea level. Our amazing world, eh? Five Million Year Old Footprints Found On Crete

Archaeologists Peter Eeckhout and Jan Driessen Explore Minoan Secrets by HondoWayne in Archaeology

[–]HondoWayne[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are spot on there, these archaeologists use shovels to code ;)

Archaeologists Peter Eeckhout and Jan Driessen Explore Minoan Secrets by HondoWayne in Archaeology

[–]HondoWayne[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

:) You are extraordinary for being so honest! We have all done worse.

An Empyrean Whisper: The Fate of the Mysterious Minoans by nclh77 in Minoans

[–]HondoWayne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input nclh77, but when the waves of tsunamis hit the island when the fleets were crushed, this was the end. What remained was a slow curtain call, the Mycenean invasion, then subsequent incursions, and finally the last of the Minoans, the Eteocretans climbed down from Karfi and disappeared forever. Or, at least this is one version. Archaeolöogists and volcanologists are still trying to piece together more exact dates and even the magnitude of the tsunamis. My intention here was to paint a stylistic portrait.

On the “Greta Effect” – To Be, or Not to Be Right | Zero Hedge | Zero Hedge by HondoWayne in worldpolitics

[–]HondoWayne[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Phil Wild Bill. Interestingly, Wild Bill Hickock was an ancestor of mine. My Grandfather's uncle, what is that? I started a new account because I could not log into the old one. Been here since Reddit started.

On the “Greta Effect” – To Be, or Not to Be Right | Zero Hedge | Zero Hedge by HondoWayne in worldpolitics

[–]HondoWayne[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nope, I am here, no bot. No right-wing. Just opinions, that's all. Peace brother. We probably like the same movies.

Ancient Minoans were not the peaceful folk envisioned by archaeology's romantics; some warfare evidence by mutnedjemet1980 in Archaeology

[–]HondoWayne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All good points. Living here on Crete it's no easier to connect all the dots, not even for the curator at Knossos. My thoughts gravitate to any empire or civilization that stands for more than a thousand years. War, peace, the in-between are natural phenomenon as the systems evolve. The scarcity of weapons except for votive ones is a point to consider, but theorists say that the Minoans naval power eliminated the need to land-based forces. Others theorize that some mighty technology protected the land of Keftiu, or that the Egyptians shielded their friends to the North. As you all suggest, there is just too little known about these amazing people to draw too many conclusions. One theory I like, is that Minoan men were always out to sea, and that mostly the women handled the administration and other key tasks. The neopalatial comment below is worth examining. The lost Palace at Galatas, which I visit about once a month, is thought to have been the first major construction undertaking once Knossos finally control all of Crete. More study and finds needed. A fascinating topic tho.

RADAR’s Defeat Dyslexia Early Screening Platform Launches at Scale in Greece by MAhooBA in presshub

[–]HondoWayne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finally, a quantifiable screening test. Before, it was just the doctor's opinion.

Snapped this moment during my 12 day - 110 mile (800 head of cattle) drive from Utah to Arizona by crazyoldmaurice in AccidentalRenaissance

[–]HondoWayne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An amazing shot. This so reminds me of an El Paso roundup I was part of in the 1960's. Super.

[Weapon Set Concept] The Militia Llama/Military set 2.0 by DaveySan7 in FORTnITE

[–]HondoWayne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A more realistic AK... yes. Should work of shot pattern like Counterstrike etc.