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A beautiful sunset in Crete

Thread starter nadellii
Start date Aug 5, 2022

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nadellii

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My family and I were driving yesterday and just needed to stop on the off beaten path to admire the sun that was just about to set. Sometimes the best entertainment is right in front of you.

k_tsoukalas

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Agreed! These moments are precious. The photo looks great!

One of the best sunsets I have watched on Crete was at the Venetian Harbor in Chania. I didn't take a photo but it was memorable. I was out walking around after grabbing a bite to eat. I recommend spending some time at this spot at sunset!

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