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Beautiful island with an explosive history
Such a lovely place.
Background:
The island is the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history: the Minoan eruption (sometimes called the Thera eruption), which occurred some 3600 years ago at the height of the Minoan civilization. The eruption left a large caldera surrounded by volcanic ash deposits hundreds of metres deep and ...
Red beach, Black beach???
... for a bit of wine tasting which had been recommended by both the taxi driver when we arrived and the lady at the bike hire shop. The winery is located on the edge of the cliff over looking the caldera and has fantastic views up towards Oia and over the volcano. They have an excellent deal for 11€ where you get to try 6 wines (including Vin Santo) and enjoy a few nibbles. After the wine tasting we head back to Oia to hand back the ...
Our big fat Greek adventure
... was definitely a good choice. It's time to start to head back to Athens so we elect to drive down the coast. Very good choice. We spend all day hugging the cliff face, high above the waves below. There is not much of a guard rail and the roads aren't the best but the view across the water to the Islands and the rest of the coast is amazing. I figure it is similar to driving along the great ocean road many years ago but only a few hundred feet higher. Mum would have had her eyes closed ...
Ferry to Santorini
... of the trip.
Overall Santorini was relaxing and well timed in our trip that has thus far been go go and on the run. Others in our group of 4 may disagree, I wouldn't want to miss Santorini, but now that I have seen it, I have no great desire to return. If I did, it would be overnight and 2 days versus the 5 days we were here.
Gearing up now for the party island of Mykonos.
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Tying the Knot
... many people congratulating us and taking our picture themselves. We also cam across two dogs that were playing around, but on the verge to gigging that I think wanted to rip my dress apart! Luckily they didn't but they had me worrying for a second.
After the sun set we went to Ambrosia the restaurant were our parents were. I thought they would be bored, but they were having fun seeing the view and drinking wine together. The restaurant was small ...
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