travel europe greece crete iraklion around iraklion
In 1978 and 1984, Iraklion had a picturesque harbor and a rather drab street life.
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TRAVEL: 1978, 1984 -
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unless noted otherwise all images copyright d. holmes chamberlin jr architect llc
(images salvaged from old slides)
Skyline as seen from our cruise ship, Apollon II, Iraklion, Crete, Greece, 1978.
The Harbor, Iraklion, Crete, Greece, 1978.
Our cruise ship, the Stella Oceanis, in the Harbor, Iraklion, Crete, Greece, 1984.
Marina with fortress beyond, Iraklion, Crete, Greece, 1978.
Street shops, Iraklion, Crete, Greece, 1978.
Street scene, Iraklion, Crete, Greece, 1978.
Taverna, Iraklion, Crete, Greece, 1978.
New construction, Iraklion, Crete, Greece, 1978.
This was my first introduction to this type of concrete and brick construction as a standard practice for both commercial and residential.
As my travels increased, I found this to be a global standard for areas where there were no softwood trees for wood frame construction.
My travel companions, Ginny (mother-in-law) and Joyce (sister-in-law), Iraklion, Crete, Greece, 1984.
Joyce and I on rented motor bikes, Iraklion, Crete, Greece, 1984.
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