Spinalonga evoked a lot of questions for me about what life might have been like for those living there, particularly the leper colony. I was fascinated to learn there was an uprising fighting for better conditions. It closed in 1957, with many people reintegrating into Cretan life after the introduction of effective antibiotics. I loved the iron work (door handles) and was impressed by the perseverance of the builders, making 2-3 story stone houses into a village with terraces and agricultural areas. The leftover bastions from war made for amazing views of the turquoise sea. Plus the plastererfrom 1901 inscribed their initials.
Here’s a brief Venetian-Turks war timeline...
Gillian had a brief lesson of ceramic making on the wheel. They’re very proud. As am I.
Zeus’ maybe-birthplace caves at Psychro were spectacular. We walked through twice just to stay longer. Zeus’ lightning accompanied us home after a fabulous seaside dinner of freshly caught Sea Bream. The rain on the roof of our traditional Cretan house makes it feel like we’re in a tent.
Here are some follow up photos from yesterday at Knossos ..
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