27th April 1944.
PLF and George Tyrakis rendezvous with the General and the rest of the kidnap team north of Anogia. In the evening they begin the long trek up the slopes of Mt Ida to the Xylouris sheepfolds at Petrodolakkia. On the way they rest briefly in one of the many mitatos (cheese huts) in the area.
Patrick Leigh Fermor 
I saw a reference to the anniversary on Twitter, yesterday, and spent an hour chasing down information about Paddy Fermor, about whom I had been unaware. I was inspired to purchase a couple of his books, and was then delighted to discover that he had spent time on Hydra – about which I have a special interest – and indeed had penned one of my purchases, Mani, whilst living at Ghika’s house on the island. I’m looking forward to discovering his prose.