What better way to begin our grand European adventure! Fours hours after catching the 6.35am flight from Gatwick (plus two hours time difference), we landed on the island of Thira otherwise known as Santorini. As we walked off the plane we were immediately hit with a wave of dry heat and the sight of incredible tanned airport staff. It's always a great way to start a trip when your wife turns to you an says "that customs officer is gorgeous!". Anyway, after some light but tasteful flirting at immigration, we grabbed our bags and head for our hotel. Given the temperature and the amount of baggage, the €15 transfers to our accomodation was the best money we had spent in a long time. We checked into our villa (Argonaftes - very good value btw) and head
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