First Post – Crete Cyclo The sun is setting from Matala Beach in Europe’s southernmost locale, Crete.   Paximadia are the islands you see here and we will be heading West in their general direction tomorrow morning.  Our goal is to make the long journey around the island over the next month.  4 of us; Eric, William, Chris and I (Ryan) have been planning and gearing up for the past few months with excitment for this moment. Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and should offer 420 miles of beautiful coastline.  Having a reputation as a playground for the Gods it is now a lovely tourist attraction for travellers.  Due to its large size and tempermental seas we will paddle with caution and respect. Our starting point and hopeful finish is in Matala which is located in the center of the Southern shore. Matala has a long history as a…