It is the same size, but of course changes shape a bit after every storm.

I have a question: the book "A story of Sfakia". Can I buy it here in Sfakia? I am here just now. Birgitta Do you mean “In Sfakia”, or “Sfakia. A history of the region”? Both are available at the front Supermarket and Mini-market on the plateia, but there are copies of the first book only...

No ferries this morning as strong winds are expected. The taxi boats and Sweetwater boat have been doing good business this morning.

Lovely photos - looking forward to more from your next trip to Omalos.

It is the first day of the summer ferry schedule, but because of rough seas further down the coast, the ferries have been cancelled. The Sweetwater boat and taxi boats are taking passengers today.

Thank you so much for posting your photos of Kallikratis - it is wonderful to see those views again.

At the request of some friends, Pete and I have made an attempt to transcribe and translate the Cretan dialect lyrics to Giorgis's new song, and this is what we have come up with (after running it by a Cretan academic friend in Athens). It was such a pleasure to look at and listen to this video nume...

Wonderful to see all these familiar local places and wonderful aerial views, and to hear Giorgi's music. The video is a good advertisement for the natural attractions of the Sfakia area. Thanks for posting this!

Markku, are you still in Sfakia? Can you give us some idea of what it's like right now - how many tourists staying there, how busy the restaurants, cafes and shops are/aren't, how the locals are coping with the situation?

Yes, this website is a lifeline and helps keep us connected to the place we love. If there is a danger of the website closing because it is unviable financially for you, Erno, please put out a call for help from your loyal base. We need to keep this website ticking over until things get back to a mo...