Around Santorini

After four days on the island, here are some images in a somewhat haphazard order. We didn't do too much cycling here, as it's a very busy, crowded place with narrow roads. But it was definitely worth the trip...it truly is a unique place.

Vlychada and its volcanic cliffs, our favourite beach,
 and not even that busy

Red beach

We tested this little Hyudai for one day on some
 steep and rough backroads
Artists must love Santorini
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Sunset time in Oia



The inland countryside

Lunching at our little studio apartment in Kamari

Sunset-watching is the thing to do in Oia. Just look at the throngs
 lining the little streets all jostling for the best viewing spots

The warm glow at sunset
The coastline around Kamari where we stayed on the non-cliff side
 of the island where a room doesn't cost an arm and a leg

Black sand beach at Kamari which got very, very hot to walk on

Typical vines on Santorini. I first thought they looked really stunted and none were tall or staked. But then I read that they use a special technique here called "koulara" where the wines are woven into to circular 'baskets keeping them low and protected from the harsh sun and winds.


On our last day just before riding down to the ferry, a little sampling
at a beautifully situated winery overlooking the caldera

And today we get to ride DOWN there!!!!!



The very busy port, awaiting our very late ferry to Crete

Comments

  1. CarolSeptember 21, 2018 at 10:09 AM

    Loving the pictures. I especially love the light both day and sunset. I really must get to that area sometime. Looks amazing.

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  2. CarolSeptember 21, 2018 at 10:09 AM

    Just so you know, its cold and rainy today.

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  3. UnknownSeptember 21, 2018 at 12:43 PM

    Makes me yearn for idle days spent on Greek islands....

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    1. DaphneSeptember 22, 2018 at 10:01 AM

      Yes indeed! We may be yearning for more idle days too..this biking is hard work!

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    2. DaphneSeptember 22, 2018 at 10:02 AM

      Good to know Carol. We'll make sure to relish these days more than ever

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  4. UnknownSeptember 21, 2018 at 12:44 PM

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  5. Anne McMasterOctober 1, 2018 at 5:57 AM

    Kamari Beach has changed a bit since I was a girl - sooo fancy now. I was there for a week back in 1988. BYO towel and a sprint to the water so your feet didn't fry!

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  6. DaphneOctober 7, 2018 at 1:47 PM

    You must have been just an infant then Anne! Yes I'm sure it's way more developed now. The seafront promenade is just lined with restaurant after restaurant.

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