Cheap Flights

The announcement that you could buy 'hello' magazine on board and the special offers of coffee and snack for £3.50 meant I knew I was on the Ryanair plane heading for Crete.

Persuaded that we didn't need to arrive at airport in usual Goodhand fashion 'two hours before' we arrived with just enough time to grab something to eat and drink not having had breakfast. Well who wants to eat at 3.30am. 

Then onto plane and a smooth journey that saw us arrive early. Once out of the airport we picked up the hire car and drive to Manderin cottage ,  in Listarda stopping off for basic supplies.

The cottage is a delight with the balcony looking out towards the mountains. I can see the temptation to stay here, read, sun bath, use the pool  and force ourselves to head into the small town of Vamos for an evening meal. 

This of course we did this first evening especially as it's Jill's birthday. 

Getting to grips with the language is going to be interesting but we managed to order a delicious meal and when the bill arrived I could see why many Brits come here. 

Amazing value and once again on my travels the sense of hospitality shown at the restaurant with little extras to make you feel welcome. 

Even the small dogs wandering around was in keeping.