Photo report of a memorial for the people of Crete that were killed during WW II

September 2008, by Ian

Lest We Forget

In memory of the people of Crete who laid down their lives that we may have the freedom to live our chosen lives in peace, Bill Jenkins, UK


Lest We Forget

"I have travelled the world alone for two decades playing my pipes at the lost,forgotten and remote war graves. These journeys started in Crete and took me to over 100 war cemeteries worldwide. My journeys have all been to pay tribute to the soldiers, sailors and airmen who gave their lives that I may be free to travel as I do.

2008 will see what could well be my last pilgrimage ( I am 73 years of age now). This journey will be different in that I will be travelling with my wife and paying tribute to the civilian Cretans who stood against tyranny to shout "NO SURRENDER" and died for their courage. I will be quietly visiting towns and villages whose people paid such a piece for my freedom.

My visit to Chora Sfakion will entail my playing of the tune GOING HOME and casting a wreath into the harbour. ARE THEY STILL REMEMBERED TODAY ?"

Bill Jenkins
Liverpool
England


Hospitality Sfakia

Hospitality in Sfakia

The Sfakians are famous for their hospitality. The locals welcome their guests like friends. Many visitors come back to Crete to visit Sfakia year after year. Enjoy their generosity!

Impressive nature

Impressive nature

Rough white topped mountains up to 2453 metres high, split by 25+ gorges, fertile plains, forests, and the blue sea, and inbetween them small whitewashed villages with many coves and unspoilt beaches.

History and tradition

History and tradition

Brave people that have stood up against their many invaders, preserving their tradition of independence, celebrating their victories with music, poetry and dance, together with friends!