European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - April 4, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Hippies no longer live in the caves of Matala left which were carved Origi Nally As elaborate tombs. Part of the Beauty of a vacation in Crete is the people the smiles on the timeworn faces of villagers such As the woman at right. The excavations at Knossos Are one of the Island s main attractions. Below is a storeroom on the ground floor of the Knossos Palace which was destroyed in 1450 . Is photo by Bob Crockett continued from Page 13 camping with its excellent facilities operated by an enthusiastic owner. The showers and Beach Are clean the Sites Grassy and the Small shop Well stocked. Try to get a site along the Beach. Head into re Hymnon and then apply the brakes life proceeds at a Snail s Pace Here. Explore the old venetian fortress then relax at a cafe with the people of re Hymnon. It is one of the Best places for seafood on Crete. The restaurants along the old Harbor also offer fresh seafood and a spectacular View. Choose any restaurant sit outside and enjoy swordfish steaks and retsina wine. When the evening munchies set in find a so Uylaki pita stand where Large Servings of skewered Lamb tomatoes sauce and French Fries Are wrapped in pita bread. One of these tasty greek specialities is rarely enough. The town of Chania has withstood tourism and offers a great Chance to meet cretans. Camping agia Marina is 8 Kilometres West of town. The drive there takes you past several pottery stands stuff a few pieces into your Backpack for very few drachmas. In Chania try the restaurants along anti Enos eos East of the Harbor. The prices there Are lower and the tourists few. There is a bar along the water that your ears will find late in the evening. Here you can enjoy an ouzo or Twa while the locals celebrate their cretan heritage with traditional music and dance. The bartender will seem extremely unfriendly until he has seen you a few times and you be had a few ouzo. After tiring of City life drive Back toward the Southern coast and paleo Chora. On the Way Don t miss the hike through the Samaria Gorge the grand Canyon of Crete which winds through the White mountains an area of spectacular Beauty. The trek begins in a Ylostalo and ends in the coastal town of agia Prev Eli. The 16-Kilometer path runs Between Cliff Walls adorned with tiny shrubs and Flowers. The Cliffs climb to 300 meters and the path Narrows to 3 meters during the trek. The hike ends in agia Roumeli where you can take a boat to Chora Sfakios or a bus to Chania. Wear Good hiking or walking shoes bring a canteen and snacks and be prepared for cold and Rainy weather near the top 1,500 meters. An entire Day should be allotted for the trip and should Only be planned from May to october the River continues the cutting process during the other months. Upon arrival in paleo Chora set up Camp at the facilities 1/2 Kilometres East of town and plan on staying awhile. There Are great places to catch the Sun further East along the water As Well As at the wide Beach town. A restaurant Worth adopting during your stay is the Dionysis on the main Street. It serves both lunch and dinner. You proceed directly to the Kitchen to select a meal from that Day s choices. Try a liter of the House red wine with every meal and continue to come Back until you have sampled everything the Cook has to offer. You can meet the Dionysis owner every morning at the Dock where he and others bargain for the catch of the Day. It you can pull yourself away from paleo Chora before having to head Back to Iraklion explore Kastello and the Western coast. Because of its inaccessibility this area Nas Tew tourists and provides an excellent spot to meet tourist free Crete. While waiting for your plane in Iraklion remember the Beauty and seclusion you found away from the Sun drenched hordes of this big City. 7778 state department advises travellers to Greece that several terrorist incidents have taken place at the ,.? it o ? t4 s8.s photo by Dave Didio ways and Means Page 14 the stars and stripes -., .u.wie,0 own but Audi leu Mai. T an above average potential for terrorist activities exists. Bread is still baked in ancient outdoor Stone ovens. Friday april 4, 1986 round trip flights to Iraklion from Frankfurt Germany Cost As Little As 1,061 Marks about $450 with Lufthansa Check any travel Agency for the conditions attached to this promotional fare As Well As the less expensive charter flight possibilities. Vehicle rental two weeks can be included in a package arrangement from Germany for about $135 More. If you decide to wait until you arrive expect to pay about 25,000 drachmas $200 per week. Most campgrounds on Crete have Good facilities and Are inexpensive. The tourist Bureau in Iraklion will provide a map showing campsites for the entire Island. Expect to pay an average of 250 drachmas $2 per person tent and Auto. Reservations Are not usually required. Bring a Supply of toilet paper to last the entire trip. Shower shoes will be Handy around Camp. Pack lightly. Warm weather Means you Don t need to Wear layers of clothes and the campgrounds allow you to Wash what you Wear. Eating in Crete is memorable. Cook in Camp about half the time using food from local markets. Choir alike can be prepared in Camp or ordered in a restaurant. It is a peasant salad of tomatoes onions cucumbers olives and feta cheese. Tea Tiki is also a popular appetizer combining Yogurt cucumbers and garlic used As a dip for chunks of bread. Moussaka is a popular dish combining eggplant chopped meat cheese and Tomato paste. For a snack have so Uylaki pita from any Taverna. Greek red and White wines Are consistently Good do try the House wine at your Taverna. Greek Coffee is Strong if you just can t acquire the taste ask for the International nescafe. And if you re not sure what to order head for the Kitchen to take a look at the possibilities. This practice is generally accepted and often expected in local restaurants. A meal in a Taverna should average Only 1,300 drachmas $11 for two including an appetizer wine and Coffee. The stars and stripes Page 15