We have decided to go to Crete first. When we get off the plane in Rome we are going to head right there on the train (and Ferry-it's an island). My boss loaned me several guide books (lonley planet) on Crete, (Turkey, India-we arn't going there on this trip but maybe another trip) and Greece. I have a towering stack of guidebooks now. My boss is so cool, when have I ever had a boss that would supply me with guidebooks for going around the world after I have given my notice at my job? NEVER. She is just a really open minded and giving person-I feel lucky to have worked for her and hope that she is able to travel again one day too (as she apparantly loves to travel).
Anyway, I've read the guide book on Crete and it looks pretty neat for this trip. Also it gets 300 days of sun a year-that wil be so uplifting after yet another Vermont winter.
"Crete is the biggest, arguably the most beautiful and certainly one of the most fascinating of all the Greek islands. Small wonder it accounts for a quarter of the entire tourist trade of Greece. It's the birthplace of European civilisation - an island practically sinking beneath the weight of its world-famous historic sites. Even if you're not the slightest bit interested in archaeology or history the ancient treasures of Crete are guaranteed to blow your mind. But if all you crave is a gorgeous sun-drenched beach, a cheap souvlaki dinner and an all-night disco.well, you'll still come away satisfied. It's the most southerly island in Greece, bordered by the Sea of Crete to the north and the Sea of Libya to the south"
We have ended up purchasing a Eurorail pass for Greece and Italy (a 10 day flexipass)
It ended up costing 834. for 2 second class passes. Expensive but necessary, we decided.
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