Category Archives: Crazy Cretan Culture

The Critters of Crete

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Melanie A Crane

  One of my favorite rainy/snowy day activities is perusing through my thousands of photos and organizing them into little folders (A touch of OCD, I know, but well worth the journey.)  Some of the pictures I took of the … Continue reading →

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My Big Fat Greek Food Blog 2

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Melanie A Crane

I know this sounds crazy, but I love it when I find a snail in my bunch of spinach.  Then I know it’s organic and fresh.  When I bring home my load of vegies from the farmers market, sometimes I … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Days of Crete-mas

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Melanie A Crane

We hosted a Christmas party at our home last week and enjoyed the company of many friends from different cultures.  I even got out my guitar later in the evening and we all joined in a carolling fest.  One thing … Continue reading →

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Funny, fascinating, infuriating Crete

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Melanie A Crane

Greece is a dichotomy.  While the world watches a culture being pressed and distorted and potentially destroyed by the spiraling vortex of government corruption, the common people try to desperately hold on to the thing that gives them security – … Continue reading →

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Halloween Scares – Greeks on wheels

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Melanie A Crane

Every country has them – places that top the list of “the most terrible drivers in the world.”  Everyone has their nomination depending on their own experience.  From what I’ve seen of Europe, Crete is right up there – second … Continue reading →

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Grape Stomping

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Melanie A Crane

Autumn time brings more festivals to the island (the Greeks throw parties for nearly everything imaginable!) and this one celebrating the grape harvest took place at Katerina’s grandmother’s home in a village not far from us. A few friends and … Continue reading →

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UNIQUELY CRETE…(what the brochures won’t show you)

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Melanie A Crane

Disclaimer: – Out of respect for my wonderful Greek friends, before you read this blog, please understand that it’s all done in humor. No place is perfect – just look at America! OK…so we’ve lived here for 10 months now … Continue reading →

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