Sunday 3 May 2009

The old port

We took a stroll down by the old port of Chania last night. It was full of happy people enjoying a perfect evening. A close-up will reveal that nearly every cafe, taverna, bar and restaurant had business. That's a very democratic spread of the trade.



May is one of the best times to visit Hania. The weather is warm without being too chilly and the outdoor entertainment areas will have been painted, renovated, cleaned or spruced in some other way just two months before, after the few cold months when tourism in Hania goes into hibernation, so that everything in the tourist areas looks fresh.

Without using any photo enhancements, I managed to capture the lights of the various businesses around the port casting their reflection in the water.

9 comments:

  1. martha3 May 2009 at 17:01

    That brings back such memories. My godson's family used to own 'The Galini' so I often viewed the old port from just about where your photograph was taken. AHHHhhhhhhhhhhh spring in Xania - How I miss you.

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  2. magiceye3 May 2009 at 17:03

    lovely capture!

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  3. Baron's Life3 May 2009 at 19:48

    Sounds like a great place to be at...lovely shot

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  4. Phivos Nicolaides3 May 2009 at 20:42

    I have to include Hania in my travelings!!

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  5. Kris McCracken4 May 2009 at 07:58

    It looks a great spot for a stroll and maybe find some dinner.

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  6. Gerald (SK14)4 May 2009 at 10:38

    ah lovely as always

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  7. Tinsie4 May 2009 at 10:54

    So no credit crunch in Hania then?

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  8. Rune Eide4 May 2009 at 16:13

    Just one word - Envious!!!

    PS Thank you for the comment. The cottage is for summer use only - we live about an hours drive from here.

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  9. Saretta4 May 2009 at 19:24

    I remember this place from my honeymoon!

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