Hermes Hotel Santorini Kamari

... was getting squashed! Just near there is the Red Beach. This is an impressive location, with towering red cliffs hanging over a beach of black sand and pebbles. We had a bit of a look around and then headed off for our next destination.

I saw a sign saying lighthouse. Ever a sucker for a lighthouse I turned the car in that direction. We came to the far end of the island, yet another location with stupendous views. Although the lighthouse itself is not accessible you ...

... because we walked slowly, took breaks and lots of photos. At times the route is on a cobbled path and at times it’s just a goat track. It climbs up and down and skirts the cliff edge at all times. It really is something to experience. Along the route are dotted a series of picture-perfect chapels. I was disappointed to find them locked though.

Although the walk is only 12 km, its climbs and descents make it very challenging, at least for us and we were completely buggered ...

We needed to be out the door by 6.30 to make our ferry, the Blue Star Ithaki which was scheduled to depart at 7.25. We got away on time, although arriving at the ferry only half an hour prior to departure meant we didn't get comfortable seats – the Greeks clearly knew to be there early!

The Ithaki is a modern ferry with modern facilities, including its own branch of a fast food store (Goodies). It was interesting to watch the locals sprawl over the ...

... shops: It's mind-melting to imagine what possible connection to Santorini, or anywhere else for that matter, a person could make from a hedgehog night light, Santa Claus oven mitts, or a Homer Simpson hoodie sweatshirt. For whatever psychological reason, people have a burning need to buy something - anything - when they are on vacation. I'm happy for the people who work here, and embarrassed for those who ...

We have finally arrived in Santorini. We are staying at a hotel that has a magnificant view of the caldera which is the watery center of the island. Santorini was once almost circular but a massive volcanic explosion around 1500 B.C. blasted the center of the island and destroyed a thriving civilization as well, and also the Minoan Culture in Crete. It may have also provided the ...

... also made it to Oia which I wished now I had booked for a couple of nights. It is quite touristy especially at sunset but really pretty with all the narrow white streets, shops and restaurants. The sunset although laden with too many ppl for my liking was just perfect. However note the better time of year to come and get that amazing blue sky is apr-may or sep-oct which is when I will be coming back. Moments - great ...

... well make use of the time to see if I can find any precious stones to bring back... hehehe...









Weee........ the first sign of the egg yolk! And here we are, two sleepy face with the sunrise.










Since we are up, we might as well get our day started earlier.
We moved our stuff ...