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[Graeme]

Maybe our last question before we go !!


June 21st is Summer Solstice, ie the longest daylight day. 3 years ago we celebrated this within the stone circle at Stonehenge Uk.

Are the any celebrations in Crete for the Summer Solstice, if so where please

[Dinny]

I'm sure Alberto will be able to illuminate you. Lately, He has shown such insight in the local habits!

[yannis_s]

There are no celebrations as far as I know. In Greece the difference between winter and summer is not so impressive as in northern Europe.
In the darker days of the winter there is enough light until 5-6 pm, while in the summer it gets dark around 9pm.

[Graeme]

There are no celebrations as far as I know. In Greece the difference between winter and summer is not so impressive as in northern Europe.
In the darker days of the winter there is enough light until 5-6 pm, while in the summer it gets dark around 9pm.

Then we will have to have our own celebration with tea next week :wink:


We're off to the airport, thanks to all who helped with tips and advice, every little bit of info helps to make happy holiday

[harribobs]

We're off to the airport, thanks to all who helped with tips and advice, every little bit of info helps to make happy holiday

8) has he gone yet ??

[Graeme]

We're off to the airport, thanks to all who helped with tips and advice, every little bit of info helps to make happy holiday

8) has he gone yet ??

Gone and back, we're now gloriously relaxed, happy, pished, burnt, knackered, delighted, sad and need lots of energy to cut the very long grass in garden :?
Will post more in depth news when recovered .......will have lots of new questions

[harribobs]

[quote][quote="Graeme]
Gone and back, we're now gloriously relaxed, happy, pished, burnt, knackered, delighted, sad and need lots of energy to cut the very long grass in garden :?
Will post more in depth news when recovered .......will have lots of new questions [/quote]

sounds like you had a good time


i look forward to your report and your new questions

[Graeme]

.........another question for Harribobs, did you get the books ok that i posted ?
Seem to remember you might be in NY about now ?

[harribobs]

i certainly did, i hope they were of use. My apologies for not telling you before but you were correct, i've just got back from NYC ( yes it was marvellous)

If you want to borrow them for later this year, just let me know, i doubt if we will be going to East Crete this year

cheers

chris

[Graeme]

Hi Chris, glad you enjoyed NY and books arrived safely. I'm going to order those books so that there is no need to keep borrowing yours, but thanks anyway. After last years trip we both feel that Eastern Crete has much to offer us, its certainly a more interesting coastline than the west coast was to us. Our dates are - arrive 31/8 -14 days, and you ?

[harribobs]

flying on the 25th May for two weeks, staying at Babbi's place yay!

[Graeme]

Ah...this thread brings back happy memories