Dee Sorrell
After 13 years of dreaming about it I am finally about to set sail for Santorini. Along the way I will catch up with my brother and take in Sweden and Croatia.DeefromNZ
Travel Blog Posts
October 6th 2006
On my last full day in Greece the options of how best to spend the few remaining hours were many and varied. Eventually I decided that I wanted to go down to Cape Sounion, 70kms south of Athens to see the Temple of Poseidon, built in 444 BC. I also thought it would be nice to pack up a picnic lunch, especially given that Christos said he didn’t understand what a Kiwi picnic was. Communicating in English with Christos…..of course the only way I was able to…. was a source of constant amusement for me. I would blabber away and after a while would realise that Christos was looking at me with a bemused, somewhat lost look on his face. I would then say “do you understand?” and he would say with his very cute accent ... read more
October 3rd 2006
Hi all, Yes it is me, I am alive and kicking and now having fun in Athens. I will write more later.......I have so much to say.......but no time at present. Dee... read more
October 2nd 2006
Thanks for your comments Suzanne. Did you recieve the last couple of emails I sent to you? Thought you may also like these photos. The art work for sale, especially in Oia is amazing.... read more
September 26th 2006
Sightseeing trip with Christos 26 Sept (guy I met on the mountain top in Santorini). Firstly it was kind of funny I thought, the tall, loud Kiwi girl showing the short ( I did him a disservice in my previous blog as he is 5 foot 4 lol, not 5 foot), quietish Greek boy around the gorgeous town of Oia. We had a ball. Christos was so pleased to have me as his tour guide. I took him to all the sights I had previously seen then we went down to the little port of Ammoudi. WOW. What a gorgeous place. The colour in the cliffs was just unbelievable, as hopefully my photos will show. The raw beauty of the place is breathtaking. The energy or vibe that the whole area gives off is hard to ... read more
September 26th 2006
A 200 CC Motorbike around Santorini. Yesterday, Monday, I hired a proper motorbike (half road, half trail bike) and went off exploring. WOW, I loved it. And I was a good wee tourist and used the helmet, although most people don't. I hadn't riden a bike in a few years and had forgotten the joy and freedom I used to feel when burning up the highway......not that there are highways in Santorini mind you. Just narrow roads and lots of bends. It was fantastic. I had a ball. I was also able to explore lots of tiny wee roads that meandered round tradional villages. I had to hire the bike as my legs were totally knackered from all the walking I had been doing. The bike cost 20 Euro for the 24 hours and if I ... read more
September 23rd 2006
More photos of Santorini.........put on here especially for you little brother. :-)... read more
September 23rd 2006
WOW! Saturday 23rd and I get woken up at about 9am by the biggest, loudest crashing and banging sound I have ever heard. I thought bombs must be going off somewhere....well I was half asleep and did have my ear plugs in.....lol.... I get up, look outside to find it totally pissing down, then see a streak of light and realise it is lightening and then the thunder follows. Never in my life have I heard thunder like that before. Last night being Friday........funny that.........I decide to step outside my comfort zone and go to the clubs by myself. I knew they didn't really get going until late so thought that if I went at 11pm I should be ok. Wrong! I went round all the ones I had previously been to but the music wasn't ... read more
September 20th 2006
More photos from glorious Santorini. These ones are of the 'famous' church at Firostefani. I came here many times hoping to strike some great light. The church is beside Apartments Gabby, a place I was thinking of staying at as it boasts fantastic views over the Caldera. ... read more
September 20th 2006
Jeff, at this point I can't upload photos but I may be able to sweet talk the people at the computer place into letting me use the computer for downloading etc, without chargeing me the earth. Nat: I have brought the ticket for the 7am flight CHCH-DN for Tue 10th OCT, I couldn't email you as my E3 account is playing up right now. I get into CHCH on Monday 9th at 2pm. The flight is: Emirates EK 412 from Dubai. Dad, I get into Dunedin at 8am on Tuesday the 10 October!! Julieanne: Hi Babe! Have a look at my blogs on Hvar Island. You will see pictures of my crazy Italians.........and also of a great sunset. Today it is windy and there are big clouds brewing. Pavlos told me they are having rain and ... read more
September 18th 2006
Here I am at last......WOW, what can I say. If you all thought I was obssesed about Santorini before I left NZ you will be worried to hear that now that I am here I am even more obssesed. So much to say, so little time. Most of it will have to wait I think until I get back home. My expectations were huge for this place and they have been met and then some. I love it immensly. I don't want to come home..........but don't worry Dad I will!! Have met wonderful people at hotel, girls from UK and USA. Have been out hooning around in an open top jeep thing to the famous Red Beach and winery. Dancing the night away on Saturday night. Even got to wear my good Ceroc skirt and shoes ... read more
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