Tuesday, October 27, 2009

OCT/09 SANTORINI (Cyclades--'Encircling')

The zig-zag grey is the switch back road that Dov expertly navigated in our rented car which turned on a dime...Ladybug.
The volcanic islands in the foreground

Our sunset view from our balcony our first night! Can it get better?


A promenade which runs a good part of the ridge of the town of Ia.






































The opposite direction; Fira, the largest town in the background.









A magical kingdom










Small fishing community and beach











Wine tasting at Boutari WineriesW












We lived on the far side that you can see













Cruise ships come and go. Only a short time ago...














A favourite picture
































That is not snow but a village between these unbelievable cliffs, some of which were held in place by large nets

















View from our kitchen


















A very favourite spot...many hrs. here writing and sketching





















































































Early, early morning sunrise























Reflecting on the opposite side of the 'Caldera'


















































The growing light


























Growing into gold!



























Closer, coming to us!




























Found us!





























My favourite type of photography...finding the pathways and portals



















































































































































































































































































A favourite spot of Dov's with his binoculars.

































































































































































The last early morning










































This time we were ready to embrace the light coming toward us on the promenade!











































And there we are...can you find us?












































Donkeys bring people up from the beaches at certain areas. Stick to cars.













































I loved it! Weren't we some lucky! Above a family restaurant; only 4 rooms; we were the only guests...they made us coffee, CD's of Greek music and shared wine with us!














































A lofty bedroom















































Ladybug!






























































































































































































































































Back down the zig-zag road to the ferry and away...back to Naxos!





















































The last view of Santorini! Wow, what a place!






















































1 comment:

  1. Wow! What a tour of that magical island? Is it that REAL? It is hard to believe that a place that sureal exists. You two must have been in absolute heaven! Wow!

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