May 13

May 13 –

Santorini Greece. 

One word – WOW!  This is really hard to describe.   I think this is what I thought all of Greece would look like.  I can’t wait to share pictures of this breathtaking place.

Mia and I took the 8-minute tender ashore.  The tender was very rough today, but so worth the ride in.  We decided to walk up the 589 steps to the top of the mountain – did I mention that Santorini is built on a mountain.  Like I said, hard to describe.  Anyway, the weather was perfect with just the right about of breeze.  The climb was gorgeous and quite a workout and we were both sweaty and in need of a break by the time we reached the top.  There were donkeys available to climb the mountain, but we were happy we decided to walk.  We did have to watch our step if you know what I mean.

We found a restaurant and had some lunch.  Oh, the restaurant had an ocean front view where we could see our ship and other villages from afar.  The island directly across from us has an active volcano.  You can only get to that island by boat and the boats cannot dock, so you have to swim in.  I’d like to go back just to so that J

After a delightful lunch, we walked around the city for a while (again, on top of the mountain).  Lovely shops with mostly touristy stuff.  The locals were very friendly and not pushy which is a nice change.  I accidently left my camera in a store and didn’t realize it for about an hour.  I went back with the thought that it (the camera) would be gone.  Eureka!!! It was there.  YEAH!!!  So many pictures I haven’t uploaded yet.  

We stopped at a café for coffee (and internet) and our waiter was a US Navy Seal with dual citizenship.  We visited the bell tower and rode the cable car down the mountain.  About a 2-½ minute ride down.  I videoed the ride and some time in the future, I will share it with you.

Do you know that feeling you get when you feel content and a smile just comes to your face?  Well, today was that day for me.  We visit again next cruise, but I will have to work and won’t be able to take advantage of Santorini again – bummer.  But, I will always have the feeling!