As we neared our destination we ascended high up into the hills, eventually disappearing into a cloud, with dimly visible sheep marking the common either side of us.

As we neared our destination we ascended high up into the hills, eventually disappearing into a cloud, with dimly visible sheep marking the common either side of us.

This mental downtime, will often happen during travel whilst we are captive in some mode of transport or other and with nothing to do but kill time, our mind travels on its own flights of creative fancy.

The island of Crete offers a rare mix of splendid beaches, amazing mountain landscapes, vibrant towns and cosy villages inhabited by warm-hearted locals.