If there is something we can climb--Dad has us climb it! Today we boarded a traditional wooden kaiki yatch and headed off to the island of Palea Kameni to climb an active volcano. You can see steam and gases gurgling out, and smell the sulphur, but it hasn't actually erupted since 1950. After circling the rim and climbing back down it felt refreshing to head back to the hot springs for a swim off of the boat. Before heading back to Oia we spent the afternoon in a cute little port town on the island of Thirassa. In the two hours we were there we had ice team twice--it just seemed like a two-ice-cream kind of day. Only a few more days. You are Always in My Prayers. Love Mom.
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. Santorini (Thira) is the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history which occurred some 3,600 years ago at the height of the Minoan civilization. For us this means dramatic landscapes and beautiful black sand beaches! We've traded our car for a 50/80 cc scooter. Dad thinks it lacks a bit of power, but given the winding roads I'm pretty happy we can't go too fast😄 I'm also pretty proud that I only let out one blood-curdling scream zipping around the island today. You are Always in My Prayers. Love Mom.
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Ray & Diane HomewoodSharing the Blessing of Travel Archives
December 2016
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