When I first arrived here in Crete I was not prepared to find what I actually found.

I was ready to enjoy myself; to continue enjoying an exciting professional experience.

But I was not prepared

I've found a great land. A fairytale land. Of course with many problems and contradictions. But I guess this is what make life worth living.

I traveled around the island a lot with all means available: by motorbike, by car, by foot, by horse! And each time I saw it from a different perspective.

I took photos, I listened to music, I read books, I met people. People who kept saying to me :"italian! Una faza, una raza". And you know that at first this bothered. I was feeling different. I was different!

But then, slowly, I understood the meaning... They meant: "Welcome, you are not a foreigner here".

I would like to thank you all for this.

I've learnt to call this place home. And I've learnt to call you friends.

Thank You,

Antonio