This morning we took a local bus to Fira and hiked back to Oia. The trail runs a little over 10 km along the rim of the caldera (the bay where the volcano sunk after it erupted). Although the hike is considered somewhat strenuous, it was worth it. The views are breathtaking. From so high up the entire water seemed to shimmer. OK--I did sit down once by the side of the road and demand bread and water😀
We spent the rest of the day snorkelling off the rocks in Amoundi Bay. It was a great way to cool off our tired bones. You are Always in My Prayers. Love Mom. Nexus Note: Santorini is known for for its one of a kind tomatoes. Santorini tomatoes are like a big cherry tomatoes and very tasty. They use them in their Greek salads here instead of the bigger varieties.
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Alicia
9/30/2016 09:58:19 am
that looks nice and could.is it could there
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Alicia
9/30/2016 10:01:16 am
i mean cold
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Ray
9/30/2016 09:25:36 pm
The water temperature around Santorini is 24 degrees, so very comfortable for swimming.
Sarah
9/30/2016 09:59:05 am
When did the volcano sink?
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Ray
9/30/2016 09:29:36 pm
The current caldera was formed about 3600 years ago. The last eruption was in the center of the caldera in 1950.
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Madi.V
9/30/2016 09:59:16 am
This is a pretty picture. I love pictures of mountins. What's one of you favourite kinds of pictures?
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Ray
9/30/2016 09:32:39 pm
Diane is the photographer on our trips and takes great pictures. Her landscapes are always interesting because she includes something in the foreground. In this case the dry grasses on the mountain we are on.
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Bella
9/30/2016 09:59:32 am
WOW!That is sooo pretty.
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Ray
9/30/2016 09:33:19 pm
I agree. Diane takes great pictures.
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connor
9/30/2016 09:59:49 am
hi
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Addison
9/30/2016 10:00:17 am
That sounds really fun!!!
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Ray
9/30/2016 09:36:18 pm
No it was not the first time, I have always enjoyed snorkeling especially when the water is so clear, and there are fish around. Bahamas and Costa Rica our two of my other favourite places to go snorkeling.
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Ray
9/30/2016 09:59:49 pm
Oops are not our
Aasera
9/30/2016 10:00:53 am
Is the water cold
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Ray
9/30/2016 09:39:12 pm
No it is a great temperature for swimming.
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tori
9/30/2016 10:04:19 am
Did you go in the water? was the water cold
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Ray
9/30/2016 09:42:22 pm
Yes, the water temperature is very pleasant for swimming.
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That is so pirtty
9/30/2016 10:04:34 am
That is so nice.
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Ray
9/30/2016 09:43:09 pm
Maybe some day you can travel to places like this, keep those dreams alive.
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Brian
9/30/2016 10:07:44 am
How much bread and water did you have?
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Ray
9/30/2016 09:44:37 pm
We stopped at the local bakery and bought a whole loaf of bread, I brought along a fresh tomato and 3 bottles of water so that we could have a lunch break looking over the caldera.
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lex
9/30/2016 10:10:09 am
what is nexes note
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Ray
9/30/2016 09:46:18 pm
Nexus is a high school program who are following us as well as your class. They are studying foods, and travel. We are including a short note about some of the foods we find in our travels.
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