Tuesday was our longest day; pulled into a new hotel at 1am. We are traveling to at least 5 to 7 villages a day. Some are really like traveling back into time, others more modern. We are treated like royalty and given gifts each time.
One town ceremony was held in front of an olive tree that was 3000 yrs old. I was a little worried with our torch. Don't think that would have gone very good for us if it had caught fire. At another town we were given olive branch wreaths to wear.
We also visited the Moni Arkadiou Monastery up in the hills. Beautiful.
Last night we ran into the large town, city of Rethimno. Unbelievable - the cobblestone streets were lined for 1 - 2 km, then into a large plaza for ceremonies.
Got to go, bus is leaving.
Staff Sgt Debbie McLeod of Delta Police Department is representing BC as the law enforcement officer to run with 90 other law enforcement officials from around the world, for three weeks through various communities in Greece (including the Greek islands and Cyprus). The Torch Run will conclude on June 25 at the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics World Summer Games at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens.
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