http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Santorini/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Europe , Greece , South Aegean , Santorini en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 19:38:05 +0000 Tue, 21 May 2013 19:38:05 +0000 I was in bed last night at 8pm and my alarm woke me up at 6am. 10 hours solid sleep. The seas must have been relatively calm last night. Captain Romeo is a good Captain. I had breakfast and bolted out of the ship hoping that I would see some of Crete. We docked at the port and there was nothing much to look at and the weather was rather cool. I snapped a few pictures which I will likely delete and http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Santorini/blog-786613.html Today has been a slow day for me in part to recover from my cold. Our ferry didnt leave until 1145 so I slept late ate leisurely finished packing read a little and left with the bus. Others walked into town for more wandering.The ferry is the onward journey of the ferry we took to get to Paros. I took a Dramamine and didnt feel too bad more lethargic than anything. Once again we http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Santorini/Fira/blog-786555.html Saturday May 4 2013. Thira Santorini Cyclades Islands GreeceThira named Santorini by the Venetians is one of the most ruggedly beautiful of the Aegean Islands and is located in the Cyclades Island Group. Thira boasts pitch black pebbled beaches whitewashed cliffs and sensational sunsets. The island owes its dramatic landscape to one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history. http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Santorini/blog-784323.html I have a pretty laid back day before hitting the seas I am going on the Sunset Oia Sailing Day Tour 80 Euros is about 103Here39s what the sailing tour includes o Depart and return from Ammoudi 315pmo Red Beach White Beach sail inside Caldera then hot springso Snorkeling swimming barbeque and drinks and mud bath http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Santorini/-Ia/blog-776877.html I can39t think of any better word than breathtaking. Literally the most gorgeous architecture and views I have ever seen.Today I strolled around the town of Oia and took in all the amazing landscapes and ocean views. I definitely got my workout in just climing all the stairs and walking up and down the streets All the homes and buildings are painted pure white I wonder how they don39t tur http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Santorini/-Ia/blog-776874.html Pegasus Luxury Spa Suites belongs to 4key category of Santorini Hotels and its located in Imerovigli. The hotel is one of the best choices if you want to spend your holidays in this dreamed destination. http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Santorini/Imerovigli/blog-773582.html Dec 3 Santorini to Athens I left a big pile of discards on the bed plus 5 for the maid and since my plane wasnt leaving till 355 I made arrangements with the manager of the hotel to take me to the airport at around 2 PM. Then I went out and walked around a bit taking a last look for now at the Caldera.There was a very high wind blowing and it made it cold. The sky was partly cloudy bu http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Santorini/blog-760458.html December 1st Saturday in Santorini Very quiet day here. Im sure glad I came during the off season. The streets stores restaurants and walkways are all not crowded. Indeed I had the walkway along the Caldera almost all to myself. The volcano is quiet and hopefully it will stay that way a few more days. December 2 Oia I caught the bus out to Oia today. The main thing I learned was i http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Santorini/blog-760107.html November 30 Friday Athens to Santorini Im here at the airport in Athens getting ready to board in a bit. They have an hour free internet but no plugs so I am running on battery and have to be brief.I checked out of the hostel and took the Metro to the Airport. Going to the airport requires a special ticket which cost 8. Luckily for once somewhere in Europe has a ticket machine that http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Santorini/blog-760098.html Well as you know we love Santorini and were there just for a short time this day. It39s one of the two ports that we call into twice. So we added to the glass collection for the kitchenlounge area which will be sent home with the other purchases... for those who are curious enough to see them you need to come and visit us We wandered around some walkways not to call them alleyways... se http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Santorini/blog-751787.html The next morning we arrived at Santorini and again we went by tender to the port where we had the choice of going up to Santorini the town by donkey up a steep slope or by cable car it was a no brainer Four ships had come into Port at the same time so we had to line up for the cable car but as it took 36 at a time 6 in each of the 6 cable cars the wait wasn39t for long.It39s been 13 http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Santorini/blog-750224.html We made it all the way down to Athens and after a bit of a drama finding somewhere safe where someone could look after BFG for a week we hopped on a fast boat to Santorini. It was a bit of a choppy crossing and we were so glad to arrive without needing sick bagsWe had a wonderful week based in Kamari with a hag night stag and hen at a winery and retro bar complete with a Bowden quiz. The wedd http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Santorini/blog-746735.html We were lucky enough to have four wonderful nights in Santorini. From the first time I saw Santorini I knew I would love this place. Sailing in on the ferry we saw Santorini with its white roof tops which from a distance looked like snow on the top. Santorini is quite a high island which is probably why its sunsets are so well known. We got off the ferry and the port and like all the others it http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Santorini/blog-744512.html SantoriniWe arrived in Santorini and managed to snag a double private room I agreed not to cuddle Kel while we slept and then we were off to find Jem and Grace39s accomodation. I followed Kelly39s dodgy advice and navigation and we ended up in the entirely wrong direction. We finally turned back to town but were stopped by two girls on a quad bike as they asked the time I eagerly grabbed m http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Santorini/blog-742457.html Well we39ve been spending the past week and a half bumming around the Greek islands and I have to say I am loving every minute of it. Sasha and I caught a red eye flight from Rome to Santorini with a six hour stopover in Athens in the wee hours of the morning.What can I say about Santorini It39s everything you imagine when you see photos of it. It39s magical beautiful captivating an http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Santorini/blog-740532.html An early 0530 flight from Athens to Santorini saw us exploring Thira before formal checkin. The Scirocco is down quite a ways from street level on the cliff Caldera and I39m grateful our unit is in the top half of the complex not a disability or small child friendly environment. The weather cotinues to be very hot can39t recall seeing a cloud since Kiev. No sign of any afternoon thunde http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Santorini/blog-739478.html We arrived in Santorini late Sunday night and went immediately to our cave house in Oia. It had a private balcony with a view of the caldera. The next day we explored Oia for a little bit then took the bus to Thira. Both Oia and Thira have a maze of little streets to walk around. In Thira we did a little shopping and checked out a couple of orthodox churches. In the evening we had dinner and w http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Santorini/blog-739306.html Well we arrived here in Santorini on the 19th I think the days are blurring together... and are planning on being here until the 25th. We39ve already done quite a bit since being here. We checked in at about 6am and went to the beach out front here in Perissa and watched the sunrise. Quite beautiful We then eventually got some breakfast down the road and spent the rest of the day just lou http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Santorini/blog-738622.html We were stoked cos today we had almost a full day till we flew out so could have a day all of us just relaxing by the pool. We got up about 9am and wandered down to breakie to enjoy the buffet style again Then togs on and down by the gorgeous pools We started off in the shade actually skyping home nanny gramps Janine and barry to get all the local goss back home J Then dad stayed in t http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Santorini/blog-738466.html We slept in until after 9am we mustve been really tired After leisurely showering and dressing we wandered down to breakfast...a great assortment to choose from...bacon quite salty tho eggs croissants fruit cereals and a coffee machine...not too bad at all. After breakfast we were off...at least keith and I were off on a day trip on a boat...for someone who feels seasick on a boat moore http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Santorini/blog-738463.html