12) Muriel introduced you to: “DISCOVERY OF THE CRETAN HINTERLAND” September 10, 2021 episode 12. - 9:45 a.m. Departure to the south of Heraklion by jeep. Crete is not a volcanic island but its position means it is frequently subject to earthquakes between 4 and 10/day of magnitude 5.6. This is why all homes must be built to seismic standards. Despite this, it has a wonderful climate. It is strategically and geographically well placed between the African, European and Eastern continent. As a result, it was highly coveted by the Turks in the past for 400 years. Finally, to protect itself from invaders, the island was attached to Greece in 1912 which gave it a feeling of security. - crossing the small villages of MOCHOS, AVDOU. On the road we see many small chapels built on the occasion of road accidents with photos of the deceased if they die. - Stop at the APOSELEMIS dam. It is 32 km from Heraklion near the village of AVDOU. It is an important freshwater reserve used for agriculture. Inside this lock there is a small village SFENDILI submerged by water that the inhabitants of four generations had to reluctantly leave. We certainly compensated them but money does not replace memories. Medicinal plants grow here, including SAGE which is found at the foot of DIKTI mountain. It is used in herbal tea to improve wound healing and even in cosmetic products such as deodorant and toothpaste. Honey made from sage extract is found in cooking. - arrival in the small village of ASKI for a tasting of a glass of Raki (traditional Greek alcohol) and some explanations on the quality of olive oil, the annual consumption of which for a Cretan is 50 l. Its acidity level is at its lowest, it has a fruity taste, and does not sting. Its particularity is this beautiful green color of very good quality if it is dark. Success for a Cretan is to be married, to have children, a house, a car. Religion also plays an important role. Not yet separated from the State, it exercises an undeniable influence both in the political and economic sectors. We wanted to dissociate it from the government so that it would pay taxes. The ORTHODOX church is extremely powerful and wealthy because people put their assets in the name of the Church in everyday life and at the time of their death. In return, they can count on religion if necessary, PROVIDED THAT THEY ARE ORTHODOX. - crossing KASTAMONITSA, we continue taking dusty tracks on AMARIANO, MATHIA, we start climbing from GERAKI. - Lunch break at 1000 m altitude on MONT DIKTI (MONT DICTE) for a barbecue where you can have 1.50 m of snow in winter. It was in the PSYCHRO cave on this mountain that the god Zeus was born. There is another version which says that he was born on the mountain PSILORITIS or Mount IDA, the highest peak of Crete which reaches an altitude of 2456 m. It's mythology. - We continue the ascent up to 1200 m which frames the LASSITHI PLATEAU for some explanations and a group photo. It is 25 km2, is the windmill region and is located south of Malia. We mainly grow potatoes which we harvest twice a year, we also find watermelons which can weigh up to 27 kg, green salad, cucumbers, peppers, leeks, artichokes, beans, etc... In winter temperatures can drop to -14°C. - descent of the high plateaus and crossing of the small villages of PLATI, AGIOS-CHARALAMBOS, KATO-METOCHI, KERA, KRASI, MOCHOS. Stop to quench your thirst in the windmill region. - We take the highway again with a superb view of the heights of the Mediterranean Sea and the coastal towns of MALIA, HERSONISSOS, HERAKLION. End of the course, great program in perspective. We will soon find ourselves at "CHRISSI ISLAND", a wonderful island lined with fine sand, for new adventures. Video created by myself Muriel Dubois known as Mumu Globetrotter Film also made with: - Movavi software - RUclips application - 4K video to mp3 - mp3 Tag Editing adjustment transitions, photos, videos, sound, myself. SOUNDTRACKS of VARIED GREEK MUSIC including - S’Afti ti Gitonia - religious music (MARC C. NICHOLS) Filmed entirely in the Cretan hinterland, at the Aposélémis dam, on Mount Dikti and the Lassithi plateau using synthetic images and videos retrieved from Google Maps and personal ones from my phone. End of episode 12
Oh lalala toutes ces guêpes 😅 Ce côté de l'île est plus sauvage et moins urbanisé en effet.
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12) Muriel introduced you to: “DISCOVERY OF THE CRETAN HINTERLAND”
September 10, 2021 episode 12.
- 9:45 a.m. Departure to the south of Heraklion by jeep. Crete is not a volcanic island but its position means it is frequently subject to earthquakes between 4 and 10/day of magnitude 5.6. This is why all homes must be built to seismic standards. Despite this, it has a wonderful climate. It is strategically and geographically well placed between the African, European and Eastern continent. As a result, it was highly coveted by the Turks in the past for 400 years. Finally, to protect itself from invaders, the island was attached to Greece in 1912 which gave it a feeling of security.
- crossing the small villages of MOCHOS, AVDOU. On the road we see many small chapels built on the occasion of road accidents with photos of the deceased if they die.
- Stop at the APOSELEMIS dam. It is 32 km from Heraklion near the village of AVDOU. It is an important freshwater reserve used for agriculture. Inside this lock there is a small village SFENDILI submerged by water that the inhabitants of four generations had to reluctantly leave. We certainly compensated them but money does not replace memories. Medicinal plants grow here, including SAGE which is found at the foot of DIKTI mountain. It is used in herbal tea to improve wound healing and even in cosmetic products such as deodorant and toothpaste. Honey made from sage extract is found in cooking.
- arrival in the small village of ASKI for a tasting of a glass of Raki (traditional Greek alcohol) and some explanations on the quality of olive oil, the annual consumption of which for a Cretan is 50 l. Its acidity level is at its lowest, it has a fruity taste, and does not sting. Its particularity is this beautiful green color of very good quality if it is dark. Success for a Cretan is to be married, to have children, a house, a car. Religion also plays an important role. Not yet separated from the State, it exercises an undeniable influence both in the political and economic sectors. We wanted to dissociate it from the government so that it would pay taxes. The ORTHODOX church is extremely powerful and wealthy because people put their assets in the name of the Church in everyday life and at the time of their death. In return, they can count on religion if necessary, PROVIDED THAT THEY ARE ORTHODOX.
- crossing KASTAMONITSA, we continue taking dusty tracks on AMARIANO, MATHIA, we start climbing from GERAKI.
- Lunch break at 1000 m altitude on MONT DIKTI (MONT DICTE) for a barbecue where you can have 1.50 m of snow in winter. It was in the PSYCHRO cave on this mountain that the god Zeus was born. There is another version which says that he was born on the mountain PSILORITIS or Mount IDA, the highest peak of Crete which reaches an altitude of 2456 m. It's mythology.
- We continue the ascent up to 1200 m which frames the LASSITHI PLATEAU for some explanations and a group photo. It is 25 km2, is the windmill region and is located south of Malia. We mainly grow potatoes which we harvest twice a year, we also find watermelons which can weigh up to 27 kg, green salad, cucumbers, peppers, leeks, artichokes, beans, etc... In winter temperatures can drop to -14°C.
- descent of the high plateaus and crossing of the small villages of PLATI, AGIOS-CHARALAMBOS, KATO-METOCHI, KERA, KRASI, MOCHOS. Stop to quench your thirst in the windmill region.
- We take the highway again with a superb view of the heights of the Mediterranean Sea and the coastal towns of MALIA, HERSONISSOS, HERAKLION.
End of the course, great program in perspective.
We will soon find ourselves at "CHRISSI ISLAND", a wonderful island lined with fine sand, for new adventures.
Video created by myself Muriel Dubois known as Mumu Globetrotter
Film also made with:
- Movavi software
- RUclips application
- 4K video to mp3
- mp3 Tag
Editing adjustment transitions, photos, videos, sound, myself.
SOUNDTRACKS of VARIED GREEK MUSIC including
- S’Afti ti Gitonia
- religious music (MARC C. NICHOLS)
Filmed entirely in the Cretan hinterland, at the Aposélémis dam, on Mount Dikti and the Lassithi plateau using synthetic images and videos retrieved from Google Maps and personal ones from my phone.
End of episode 12