Perivolas Traditional Houses Oia

Our relaxed schedule meant that we had one last day to enjoy what Fira could offer. We visited the museum that houses the finds from Akrotiri – lots of pottery and some interesting wall paintings. A small gold animal figurine was particularly impressive. The museum is modern and well displayed, but as we were the only visitors there we didn't really enjoy the personal security supervision that followed us from exhibit to exhibit like a distrustful overseer.

As we ...

... and we headed out to dinner. We decided on the Pelican – simply the coolest place with the best food I have eaten in Greece. If you are in Fira, make sure you go there. We had an Ouzo tasting plate (delicious taste treats plus a glass of ouzo), mussels and a fantastic Greek salad. We even found some room for dessert. We strolled home through the cool night air, looking at lights twinkling in other towns and on boats silently moving about on the water far below.

... We were headed for the ancient ruins of Thira. We couldn't get in because it closes at 2.30pm each day and we were half an hour past that time. It looked worthy of another visit so we decided to come back the next day.

We drove back down the mountain then along the beachfront at Kamari, noting the numerous trendy bars (all closed) and cafes (all closed bar 3 or 4). We continued along the waterfront for as long as we could until the road diverted us back inland. It ...

There are simple ways of getting to Oia (or Ia as it is also know and how you pronounce it), such as bus, taxi or hire car. But who needs simple? I had read as part of my research about the wonderful walk between Fira and Oia and I thought we'd give it a try. Loading up the backpack with some supplies (but forgetting water of all things) we set off through the town of Fira which seamlessly turns into Firostafani. Along the way there are so many photo opportunities to get pretty pictures of ...

... and a black cat hissing at her. Brittany informed her that none of it was happening. Our lesson: GET OFF OF IOS.

3 and a half hours later, our dreams came true. The boat pulled into the port, and we were finally off of Ios.

Glums and Glows
Brittany
Glum: Ios
Glow: Soccer game pre-injury, Justin and the world's most annoying boy passing out on the ferry and missing their stop, and Ios' best surgeon operating on her in flip-flops and a bikini

Íos, Greece kickthrough

... my final day in Santorini I booked an excursion to see the volcano and get views of the island from the water. I walked down the 500+ steps to the old port along a route shared with dozens of donkeys. The donkey ride up or down costs 5 Euros but I was running late and thought I could make better time. The walkway was made up of smooth cobblestones covered with donkey poop. I enjoyed watching the Italian women in their nice shoes talking animatedly about the adventure. The ...

... some dinner we bumped into a Guy from Tamekas work (Pete Thomas) who is here with his wife on their honeymoon. We walked around chatting with them before getting chocolate crepes. We have organised to meet up with them tomorrow night for a few quiet drinks at a pub here (at this stage the plan is a few quiet ones but who knows). Well tomorrow we are going to explore the island and maybe do a boat tour. Till next time, Lots of Love Tameka and Colin xoxo

... ll be able to procreate any further.
Look at the amount of mule waiting for us!!








We decided against riding it down, but we want to take a picture of us riding the mule.











This is how Ai Ling look like at the beginning of the journey, and this is how I look like half way ...