Kallisti Fira

... for these kind of occasions! the only draw back being that is right next to to the pool pump! We weren't complaining though. I think it was the best sleep me and Noma had had in a fair while!<br><br>We we final did surface to bright sunshine at about 1pm the room was ready and we dumped our stuff off and had a walk along the Perissa Beach (which is basically 20 steps from Stelios place!) We found a lovely little cafe overlooking the beach and had a spot of lunch and a couple ...

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

... to a magic show, saw a comedian, and sang along with an Elton John impersonator. We skipped a few of the singing and dancing shows as Steve wasn't sure he could stomach it. We had really nice weather- it only rained on the last day when we were at sea. We ate a lot of meat to get some protein and avoided bread and pasta since we will be eating a lot of both during the rest of the trip. We were sad to get off the ship but are excited about the next 6 weeks of backpacking.

... baths, ancient iron utensils, knives, fish hooks, wall paintings, etc discovered at the dig site of Akrotiri on the island....Akrotiri is a town similar to Pompeii, in that it was covered in thick ash from an enormous volcanic eruption around 1500 BC, when the island was reshaped to be as we see it today.....half the original island blew up &amp; then subsided into the sea, creating the rim of the caldera that now exists...it is ...

... to be directed to tour apartment.<br><br>There were only 2 other couples at the hotel, but they were expecting tourists a week later because of the Greek Easter. The apartment very nice and clean, newly painted, and the tv tells you the whole story of the island, the Volcano, and everything you need to know about this beautiful island.<br><br>We left our luggage and ran out to explore the place&#8230 ...

Last time I left you I was off to hike ancient thira....well that didn't happen. I took the bus to Kamara beach, where the 45 minute hike starts, only to find out that the site workers were on strike for the last 2 days I would be in Santorini. The other major site, Akrotiri, was also closed because a roof or something collapsed. I guess someone doesn't want me to see the ancient Minoan cultures. I was a little ...

... zero" which was then a hard walk to the crater(in 35 degree heat), but worth it .We also hired a little 4wd for a day & explored the island with another couple from our group - checked out 4 different beaches & even went for a tasting at a local winery...

... We enjoyed taramasolata, grilled shrimp with fries, and fried calamari; diet coke and 1/2 liter of white wine. $17. Several of the local fishermen were enjoying their wine and ouzo and singing songs. When do they work? Zorba's Across the street from the port. A place for gyro's. $3.50 for 2 gyro's and a coke. Byzantino Near the Cathedral We had fried eggplant, moussaka, and lamb with vegetables baked in parchment paper; 1/2 liter ...