We gave up our excursion we had paid for (got refund by on-board credit) as we decided to do our own thing. It is a small place and only had a few hours here.
The great thing about cruise ships is that there is shuttle type buses organised to pick up travellers who just want to go into town and then back again. We walked around the old port area, into the old town amongst ancient city walls, lots of small shops in allyways (again!).
We tried to find the war museum but it was a walk away from town. Found lots of interesting houses/areas that were out of the tourist area tho.
Lastly we had the local food (squid that looked and smelled disgusting for Dave and meatballs for me).
The squid looked like fried baby octopus with legs sticking out and all - gross!
Decided the Greeks were much nicer to talk to and helpful than the Turks. You felt quite safe in the markets and crowded small streets, and get lots of smiles.
We have made some younger American friends who we sit beside at dinner. They had a very invasive Turkish Bath yesterday and were still recovering from the ordeal of stripping naked in this large room (seperate for men and woman), shoved on a marble slab and loofahed all over and in parts that should not be named! Today they took a taxi to some beach over the hills and were just going to sun-bathe! Apparently Crete has some lovely beaches - not where we were tho.
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