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The wet weather on day two of the holiday had been predicted but undaunted, the local bus was taken into Chania – an opportunist umbrella sales man just happened to have placed himself in the square where we alighted the bus and so I parted with 5 euros for something that looked as watertight as tissue paper,however, it worked.
The rain came in gusts as we walked past the Firka Fortress
Taking shelter by some coffee tables,this was the sea scene – the waiters disdained to risk a soaking by crossing the road to serve us,so after the tumult abated we walked on to the Venetian Harbour,lined with restaurants and bars,knowing we would pay the price for the view,but you only live once and it was raining.
In between gusts we took in some of the sights,places and squares of the Old Town, having already determined to return on a brighter day to explore in depth.
Snatched a picnic lunch in 1821 square.
Then the bus back to Lotus apartments. Feet up time.
In the evening a brief break in the clouds allowed for a spot of sunbathing and even a dip in the pool ( not me ). Then, taking a chance, a walk was taken around the two bays for pre dinner APERITIVOS at the Blue Sea beachside restaurant. In an instant, the rain became tropical so we scrambled inside the restaurant whilst the staff valiantly pushed large poles up against the awning to remove quickly gathering gallons,or should it be litres? No, “ litres” does not convey the weight of the water!
Walking about in the weather was not a waste of time.
Next stop ? Next day? The beach and a revisit to the Blue Sea Restaurant for dinner.
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