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... lava from looking and feeling the shape and texture of them.<br><br>Next stop was just around the bay to the hot springs. The heat from below the surface on the edge of the island has basically formed a warm "bit" of the ocean. A quick dive off the boat and 100m swim in icy cold waters and we were soon both basking in the warmth of a volcano! It also spurts out red mud that if you put it all over yourself you'll become 10 years younger! Some dude there was trying to get his ...

Well, a very enjoyable last night in Santorini. had dinner at a lovely restaurant overlooking the sunset strip. Pity it wasn't the clearest of nights but still spectacular.<br>Dinner consisted of grilled pork with pureed red pepper and potatoes with cheese and Souvlaki Lamb with baked potato.<br>A 5.00 am start got us on to the flight to Athens then Rome.

After a sleep in we wandered into town to choose a suitable location for our anniversary dinner tonight (21 years!).<br>As usual we just had to take more photos ~ don't worry, after a few more tonight this will be all of Santorini.<br>Next, Italy where the forecast is 0 to 14 degrees. BRR BRR

... a cappuccino overlooking the sea and the cruise ships below and then headed onto Kamari beach. The beach has black sandand the little village is a very cool. There are restaurants and bars all along the water. We stopped and had a bite to eat- Steve had gyros (pita bread with lamb and tzatziki) and I had chicken souvlaki. Then I went for a quick swim. It was lovely. The bottom is smooth lava that is hard and slippery. <br>We drove from there to Oia, taking the ...

... we had bought a lovely ring the year before. After speaking with them about sizing options, it was decided we could have it adjusted back home cheaply, and without casuing any damage to the ring itself. <br><br>We then went thru the small but fascinating Santorini Museum, where entry just happened to be free for a few days! We were not allowed to pose in front of the exhibits but did take many non-flash photos of the various stoneware ...

... staying. I had a great time met tons of people on the bus and around town, it was probably better than any tour could have been. And it was funny I met a group of girls from the States that were really nice, and when I got back to my hotel they were actually staying right next door! So with the money I saved from the tour I got myself a necklace and earrings. It's so hard not wanting to buy everything here. The shopping is amazing, but I think you would all ...

... do the next time we come here, because we will.<br><br>The time for us to leave and we are glad that our hotel was very near the main square where the Metropolis is. I could imagine myself carrying suitcases and handbags all the way up those stairs!!!<br><br>While waiting for the man to come and pick the car and drive us to the airport, I promised myself to come back to this beautiful island again soon.

Hello again, The Greek islands are as spectacular and crazy as everyone says. I went to Mykonos first for 2 nights and stayed in a hostel on the beach. It wasn't the nicest place I have ever stayed but it was on the beach and close enough to the town. The sleeping accomidations were a camp cabin with 8 beds. My roomates....4 guys from Long Island,NY. What are the chances I end up in a room with ...

... of the trip from their studio apartment room - right on the edge of the cliff. Tomorrow is another travel day to Paros. I have to admit that I'm ready for a day back home before I set off again. I miss you guys! Write me a note every now and then. :) Otherwise, I'm safe and sound and a nice shade of brown. Hope everyone had a fantastic July 4th! p.s. - there were awesome little fireworks in Mykonos the night we left. So, i think that might have filled my fireworks quota.... :)

... kebabs. This restaurant is filled both at lunch and dinner. The restaurant next door is owned by the same owner. Walking by these two places in the a.m. you can see the large gyros being cooked. By the afternoon, they are practically gone. Byzantino 18, Kidathineon Street Plaka Our last meal in Athens. We enjoyed delicious calamari, fried zucchini with garlic dip; hard cheese; and eggplant/cheese croquettes; 1/2 liter of white wine. $20.