Regina Mare Imerovigli

... different from ours. I wonder what they would make of our world.

In the remainder of the day we had a stroll around Pyrgos, the girls had a splash in the black sands of Kamari Beach and we headed back to Ammoudiou Bay, stopping for some late lunch at the restaurant Nikoy, perched literally on the side of a cliff. Stunning views and nice food.

We reach Oia again as the sun was setting and had a lovely half hour or so strolling around Ammoudia Bay and the trail ...

... the time we made it to Oia. Sadly, Oia was virtually shut down. It was a shame to see what is clearly a beautiful village present itself as a virtual ghost town. We eventually found one place where we could eat and we relaxed with a wine to distract us from the pain our feet were feeling. Unfortunately the famed sunset did not happen due to some low lying cloud. We’ll try again another day...

The next bus back to Fira was nearly an hour away so we called a taxi to take us home.

... ago) is one of the most awe inspiring travel experiences I have experienced. For all that people say the Santorini is too touristy, it really is not to be missed.

We were met at the port by Thanes our host from the Aroma Suites and he took us the ten minutes to our new abode. As we climbed and climbed (and climbed) the view just got better and better. By the time we reached the top it was simply breathtaking. This is an overused superlative but in the ...

... in Santorini. We eventually sipped an unknown vintage from a label written solely in Greek at Kamari's black rock and pebble covered beach. An intriguing sight was the occasional glimpse of ocean so clear it had the appearance of liquid crystal or flawlessly transparent Jell-o. Sadly, that absolute clarity was wholly lost upon its dark backdrop of the black stone seabed. Occasionally however, a wave top broke high enough to reveal the pure liquid's ...

... lines of rockface stacked down to the ocean. Our plan: tomorrow we go to the volcano. Then we swim on a forgotten beach. The next day: lay by the pool that overlooks the Aegean then go get messed up at the Santorini wine-tasting tour. It is perfect. I am five amstels in and had to write this blog to give myself a break because Andre Agassi (our bartender) brought us free shots with two of the beers and I feel my coherence waning. Which is great and I will embrace soon, but it is only ...

... caldera and the volcanic island of Nea Kameni. Joel and I took a boat to hike to highest point of the volcano for some of the most beautiful views of Santorini. After, we swam in the hot springs (which were more like lukewarm springs) in Palia Kameni. We hiked a lot in Santorini. One morning - as a sort of penance for a hard night drinking with our new friends - we were determined to walk to the town of Oia. It was a 6-mile trek through ...

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We were too tired to climb up the journey, so we took the cable car instead.


















These are some of the fine art works on displayed. I was tempted to try to put on the life size Leonidas helmet :p








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Best part, lunch ...

... performing restoration, or excavation. Okkkaaay.... not something that we would classify as interesting. And then Ai Ling asked the lady, "More rocks?" The Lady immediately nod her and in agreement, and we all laugh... hahaha...









It was actually quite windy up there. Even the tree bow down to the wind.






Oia, Cyclades, Greece songwillie

... was not bad, but I think the ones we had in Spain were nicer.







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After that we just drive around the island! Stop by around when we see any nice view for a quick pose.
We also stopped by the red sand beach. Nothing special except the red sand...












On our way, we saw a herd of ...

... I should feature a few more whilst I'm talking towns. Magnificent things they are, wonders of geometric architecture and tasteful in pastel decoration. There's so many of them - always one within walking distance and often in the most unusual places. Look out for a few up cliffs and next to hot springs next entry. And now that I ...