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Beautiful island with an explosive history
... island, and created the current geological caldera. A giant central, rectangular lagoon, which measures about 12 by 7 km (7.5 by 4.3 mi), is surrounded by 300 m (980 ft) high, steep cliffs on three sides. The main island slopes downward to the Aegean Sea. On the fourth side, the lagoon is separated from the sea by another much smaller island called Therasia; the lagoon ...
The last Greek port - Santorini
... so blue too, a rich deep but bright blue you only see in special places like the Meditteranean.
The island of Santorini was formed out of the lava from the volcanic eruption in 1660 BC. The central part of the volcano sank into the sea leading to the emergence of Santorini itself and the tiny neighbouring islands of Thirasia, Palaia and Nea Kameni close by. Santorini is the only inhabited Caldera (volcano cauldron) in the world.
The ship ...
Oia
... Seattle and they were beautiful. They had just arrived so I filled them in on what beaches to visit and where to eat. We had a lovely conversation, they were beautiful people. They were amazed we were traveling with our three kids. Most people think it's quiet amazing that we would take our children with us on such a long journey. I have noticed a great change in all our children. Kailey is quiet the young, confident lady now. Jake will talk to anyone! Those who have witnessed ...
Its not ALL fun being away
... for an hour then I would swim some more. In the evening we went back down to our favourite Restaurant Armenistis to have fresh fish and salad for dinner. That evening Nizka taught me the correct pronunciation of K-a-l-i=m-e-r-a and also how to say thank you in greek. E-f-c-h-a-r-i-s-t-o- but the new terms take a little time to become automatic for me however I persist with using the correct terminology every time I had the opportunity. T-e-l-i-o-s means you are finished ...
Lazy Days Begin
... Catholic church. We stopped for a drink at Kastro, overlooking the main part of Fira, before heading back to our hotel terrace for sunset.
There was a great little market and wine store near our hotel (literally right outside the door) so we bought some snacks, wine and beer and settled in for the sunset. Another couple was enjoying the patio jacuzzi while the sunset and they invited us to go to dinner with them ...