Day 7 in Greece - 2024

Driving to Sitia


Jeremy and Rebecca wake up from a great night of sleep. This hotel bed is way more comfortable than any of the beds we have experienced in any of the apartments we have stayed in. We go and have breakfast in the hotel restaurant, and then get in the car to make our way to Sitia (Σητεία).


I get in the driver's seat with Jeremy as my passenger prince. Jeremiah gives me directions as we drive through mountainous terrain to the eastern side of the island. We make it to the edge of Sitia where we fill up with gas, and then get stuck behind a trash truck. This would normally annoy me, but honestly it's the best thing ever. The trash truck is large and essentially forces everyone on the narrow roads out of their way, and I just get to tag along behind it. It's great! We get through to the heart of town in just a few minutes in what would have otherwise taken us 10-15 according to Google Maps.

Sitia's Waterfront


We find a parking lot that is free of charge (amazing), park the car, and walk down the few blocks to the waterfront. There's a boardwalk that goes all around the bay, and we decide to walk the whole thing. There are plenty of boats to see, some just anchored, some docked, and of course there are seagulls that randomly have shouting matches with each other.


We come across a group of geese and ducks who try approaching us for food. We don't have any on us. A stray cat starts to slowly stalk in their direction, and with wary eyes, we watch wondering if we are about to watch the best day of a cat's life and the worst day of a duck's. The cat did not seem to actually want to catch any of the birds, but instead just caused a ruckus. The sounds of angry quacks and honks filled the air, and the cat sashayed away, proud of himself.

Fishing boats anchored in a harbor with mountains and cloudy skies in the background.
Coastal harbor view with fishing boats docked along turquoise waters against mountainous backdrop in cloudy weather.
Seagull gliding gracefully over calm blue-gray ocean water with ripples visible on the surface.
Panoramic view of colorful coastal buildings and boats along the waterfront in a Mediterranean seaside town.
Weathered white Mediterranean building facade with bright blue doors and windows along a narrow street.
A seagull glides gracefully over calm rippling water, creating a peaceful reflection on the water's surface.
A white swan gracefully glides through turquoise waters near rocky cliffs and coastal formations.
Several white doves perch along a rocky cliff edge in natural sunlight.
Stone wall with bare branches visible against residential buildings in an urban Mediterranean setting.
Group of seagulls standing on rocky ground with green vegetation in the background.
Dark gravel or crushed stone creates a textured pattern across the ground surface.
Black and white photo of a small monkey peering around a metal pole next to a large bucket.

Lunch in Sitia


There were restaurants back where we first started walking along the waterfront, so we make our way back. We go up a block and walk down Vitsentzou Kornarou. It's a very cute and narrow street lined with shops. I can imagine how busy it must be here during tourist season. Since we are here in February, most of the shops are closed, waiting for the summer rush to fill their space with life. While we are walking, we get to see the Piano Steps of Sitia, and a few cute animals!


We go to Bistrot Krema Kanela (White Lotus Bistro) for lunch. Jeremy gets an omelet, and I get chicken orzo. True to brand, we each get cappuccinos. After we are finished eating, we settle the bill, return to the car, and start to make our way back to the hotel.

A black bicycle leans against a white stucco wall with gray shuttered windows creating a minimalist composition.
Weathered turquoise door and window on white stucco wall with peeling paint texture.
A person sits on a stone wall in front of a rustic building with weathered windows and textured stone facade.
A black and white photo shows a series of steep stone staircases winding between old buildings in a narrow alley.
Narrow stone alleyways with weathered walls and scattered pedestrians in a Mediterranean village setting.
Old weathered stone wall with rustic brown doors and metal grates on windows in a historic building facade.
A series of white concrete garden beds arranged in a terraced pattern against a stone wall with plants growing inside.
Narrow cobblestone streets and traditional white buildings line a charming Mediterranean village under cloudy skies.
Panoramic view of a narrow Mediterranean street with white buildings and balconies stretching into the distance.
Narrow white-walled street with green shuttered windows and small trees in Menorca's historic old town.
Old weathered building facade with diamond-patterned windows and peeling paint showing architectural decay.
Narrow cobblestone street with traditional white buildings and blue shutters in a Mediterranean coastal town.

Coast of Crete


We stop at almost every single lookout on the way back. We see incredible views of the coast and towns nestled in the mountainside. There's a lonely windmill on the side of one mountain, and we stop so I can photograph the Windmill of the Priest. We come across the Chapel of Agia Fotini, which sits so close to the water that I wonder if it ever floods. It's all shuttered up, so maybe it did.


A herd of sheep crosses the road in front of us, and we quickly pull over, park the car, and walk back to look at them. They stare back at us like they are appalled that we are looking at them in the first place. A stray cat greets us on another lookout point, a very friendly little moo-cat, white with black markings, who wants all the loving in the world. My heart hurts leaving the kitty behind, especially as it sits on the stone wall and watches us drive away.


We find a double rainbow, the main one a complete arch right in front of us. Have you ever witnessed such a thing? The ends of the rainbows fall into the sea. Perhaps the pot of gold is underwater, or perhaps the treasure is not found in a single pot of gold, but is actually all of nature and Mother Earth. It makes me cry - a double rainbow after the double embryo loss we experienced last summer? It's almost like we are being sent a message from the other side that things will be okay.


We make it back to our hotel, have dinner in the hotel restaurant, and relax for the remainder of the evening.

Rolling green hills and mountains covered in Mediterranean vegetation stretch across a scenic coastal landscape.
A panoramic mountain landscape view with green hills, olive trees, and white buildings nestled in a Mediterranean valley.
Panoramic mountain landscape view of a traditional Greek hillside village with white buildings nestled among green slopes.
Black and white cat sitting on concrete path with greenery in background.
Aerial view of a Mediterranean coastline with turquoise waters, green hillsides and a small island visible in the distance.
Aerial view of a coastal landscape with turquoise waters, green hillsides and small islands along the Caribbean shoreline.
A panoramic view of a coastal village perched on a hillside overlooking the Mediterranean Sea under cloudy skies.
Black and white cat walking along a gravel path through a wooded area on a sunny day.
White daisy flowers bloom among lush green foliage in a garden setting.
Panoramic view of misty green mountains with rugged terrain and scattered vegetation in a moody atmosphere.
A white sheep with thick wool stands on a grassy hillside against a cloudy sky background.
A white circular target stands out against a green hillside covered in dense vegetation.
Two white sheep standing on a grassy hill looking curiously at the camera with bare tree branches in the background.
Small white and stone Greek Orthodox church with red dome stands on rocky coastline overlooking turquoise Mediterranean Sea.
A group of white sheep grazing in a green pasture with a cloudy sky overhead.
A white Orthodox church with red domed roof stands isolated against a dramatic cloudy sky by the Mediterranean Sea.
A stunning rainbow arches over a dark ocean and stormy sky, creating a dramatic natural display against the moody seascape.
A vibrant double rainbow arches over a dramatic seascape with stormy clouds and coastal buildings in the distance.