 |
| At the Red Beach - Matala, Crete Photo credit: Tom Dyer |
Exploring Crete
Immediately following the TOL workshop and just prior to the EMSEA 2015 conference, an intrepid group of explorers took some time to enjoy the Greek island of Crete. We headed for Matala, the area mentioned by singer\songwriter Joni Mitchell in the song Carey. Greek mythology cites Matala as the place where Zeus swam to shore with Europa on his back.We decided to go to the Red Beach, requiring a hike up and over a hill. The trek was well worth it!
 |
| NMEA Presidents on the way to the Red Beach: Craig Strang, Diana Payne, Susan Haynes, Bob Rocha. Photo credit: Tom Dyer |
 |
| Our wonderful crew: Craig Srang, Geraldine Fauville, Susan Haynes, Diana Payne, Bob Rocha, Tom Dyer. |
The beautiful Red Beach, including the famous caves and carvings! The true history of the famous limestone caves is unknown, although some historians speculate they may have served as tombs for Romans or early Christians.
 |
| Matala - Red Beach. Photo credit: Diana Payne |
 |
| The 2014 EMSEA water bottle is well travelled! Photo credit: Diana Payne |
 |
| Caves in the limestone. Photo credit: Diana Payne |
 |
| Some wonderful carvings in the limestone! Photo credit: Susan Haynes |
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.