Peace.
Peace.
0 2021/08/03 10:13:08
Very young Roman girl holding prized pet bird.
Very young Roman girl holding prized pet bird.
0 2021/08/03 10:13:38
Ancient Greek buttocks.
Ancient Greek buttocks.
0 2021/08/03 10:14:24
Gold cup.
Gold cup.
0 2021/08/03 10:15:03
Ancient warrior, perhaps Achilles?
Ancient warrior, perhaps Achilles?
0 2021/08/03 10:15:37
0 2021/08/03 10:16:02
Old bastard bets on dog fight.
Old bastard bets on dog fight.
0 2021/08/03 10:17:32
Another very old object.
Another very old object.
0 2021/08/03 10:18:57
Athena.
Athena.
0 2021/08/03 10:20:16
Wrestlers.
Wrestlers.
0 2021/08/03 10:20:54
The museum had those Mycenean funeral masks (e.g. Alexander the Great's father, Philip of Macedon), but it also had this more comical one! *In addition, the museum had that strange bronze discovery mentioned by von Daniken in his Chariots of the Gods', a sort of mechanical 'computer' item that has puzzled many with its sophistication.
The museum had those Mycenean funeral masks (e.g. Alexander the Great's father, Philip of Macedon), but it also had this more comical one! *In addition, the museum had that strange bronze discovery mentioned by von Daniken in his Chariots of the Gods', a sort of mechanical 'computer' item that has puzzled many with its sophistication.
0 2021/08/03 10:21:50
Downtown food market.
Downtown food market.
0 2021/08/03 10:22:19
Detail from same.
Detail from same.
0 2021/08/03 10:22:38
(from pamphlet) 'The Monastery lies in a verdant valley on the western slopes of Mt. Hymettus.'
(from pamphlet) 'The Monastery lies in a verdant valley on the western slopes of Mt. Hymettus.'
0 2021/08/03 10:34:57
*click on images for better view We got lucky. Our flight from Athens to Santorini was overbooked and volunteers to change were requested. Before the Aegean Air rep had finished her sentence over the departure gate PA, I had sprinted to her desk. For our flexibility, we were given 500 Euros cash, meal certificates, plus future free flights. Our re-booking was less than 3 hours later.
*click on images for better view We got lucky. Our flight from Athens to Santorini was overbooked and volunteers to change were requested. Before the Aegean Air rep had finished her sentence over the departure gate PA, I had sprinted to her desk. For our flexibility, we were given 500 Euros cash, meal certificates, plus future free flights. Our re-booking was less than 3 hours later.
0 2021/09/21 15:38:13
On that eventual flight to the isle, we chatted with a Seattle nurse. She'd once worked with Rick Steves' ex-wife, also a nurse, in Sweden.
On that eventual flight to the isle, we chatted with a Seattle nurse. She'd once worked with Rick Steves' ex-wife, also a nurse, in Sweden.
0 2021/09/21 15:41:23
Santorini has a winemaking history. Maybe seek out Sigalas or Argyroa 'Mavrotragano' red? Dionysus would approve. So would Bacchus. And Liber too.
Santorini has a winemaking history. Maybe seek out Sigalas or Argyroa 'Mavrotragano' red? Dionysus would approve. So would Bacchus. And Liber too.
0 2021/09/21 15:49:10
Fellow Fodorite 'CafeGoddess'--do you recognize this shot?
Fellow Fodorite 'CafeGoddess'--do you recognize this shot?
0 2021/09/21 15:54:15
A professional recording studio called 'Black Rock' exists on Santorini, down by the ancient Akrotiri ruins. Bjork and Joe Bonnamassa are just two of the many artists who've made albums there.
A professional recording studio called 'Black Rock' exists on Santorini, down by the ancient Akrotiri ruins. Bjork and Joe Bonnamassa are just two of the many artists who've made albums there.
0 2021/09/21 15:56:26
The main town of Fira remains the epicenter. It is always busy. We sought out the classic 'Nikolas' taverna there, in order to gift the waitstaff there something special. That was the enlarged photo portrait that I'd once taken of the owner back in '92. That owner was off on errands. With perfect dramatic timing, he arrived back at the taverna just we were leaving. Other diners gave a round of applause for the now-old man. Best. Damned. Olives!!!
The main town of Fira remains the epicenter. It is always busy. We sought out the classic 'Nikolas' taverna there, in order to gift the waitstaff there something special. That was the enlarged photo portrait that I'd once taken of the owner back in '92. That owner was off on errands. With perfect dramatic timing, he arrived back at the taverna just we were leaving. Other diners gave a round of applause for the now-old man. Best. Damned. Olives!!!
0 2021/09/21 15:59:40
In 630 BC, locals left the isle to colonize Cyrene in Africa. But archaeologists still do not agree on whatever happened to those folks who fled the original BIG BANG volcanic eruption that created the caldera which we see today.
In 630 BC, locals left the isle to colonize Cyrene in Africa. But archaeologists still do not agree on whatever happened to those folks who fled the original BIG BANG volcanic eruption that created the caldera which we see today.
0 2021/09/21 16:05:36
Cycladic islanders do not always have nice things to say about their fellow Greeks who live on other isles. Apparently, residents of other isle refer to Santorinians as 'the sleepy dust eyes people' i.e. not very sharp. This gent lived in the Lotza district between Oia and Finikia.
Cycladic islanders do not always have nice things to say about their fellow Greeks who live on other isles. Apparently, residents of other isle refer to Santorinians as 'the sleepy dust eyes people' i.e. not very sharp. This gent lived in the Lotza district between Oia and Finikia.
0 2021/09/21 16:09:07
Whereas other isles are known for their cats, It seems that Santorini is known among animal lover as 'the dog island'. This canine ran out of gas on Candouni road.
Whereas other isles are known for their cats, It seems that Santorini is known among animal lover as 'the dog island'. This canine ran out of gas on Candouni road.
0 2021/09/21 16:13:22
Sailors love Santorini, as do divers. The latter come for the sea cave near Athinios bay.
Sailors love Santorini, as do divers. The latter come for the sea cave near Athinios bay.
0 2021/09/21 16:15:52
A number of attractive beaches serve visitors. Some have actual attached villages. Let's visit one now: Perissa.
A number of attractive beaches serve visitors. Some have actual attached villages. Let's visit one now: Perissa.
0 2021/09/21 16:18:12
Perissa is a great place. By design, we stayed there to shake off jetlag. Good vibes throughout. Very good restaurant row. Stargazing.
Perissa is a great place. By design, we stayed there to shake off jetlag. Good vibes throughout. Very good restaurant row. Stargazing.
0 2021/09/21 16:26:23
Simple pleasures await visitors, away from the noise and crowds of Fira.
Simple pleasures await visitors, away from the noise and crowds of Fira.
0 2021/09/21 16:28:16
Holy Cross church belltower.
Holy Cross church belltower.
0 2021/09/21 16:30:54
Those who get up for a sunrise stroll will not regret it here. We were also told that during the fall, full moons here are pretty awesome. We just missed one by just a few days.
Those who get up for a sunrise stroll will not regret it here. We were also told that during the fall, full moons here are pretty awesome. We just missed one by just a few days.
0 2021/09/21 16:31:29
Timios Stavros church.
Timios Stavros church.
0 2021/09/21 16:33:36
as above
as above
0 2021/09/21 16:34:41
This feral feline was heavily pregnant.
This feral feline was heavily pregnant.
0 2021/09/21 16:35:07
A volcanic history will always result in colorful rocks. *Time for Exo Gonia village now.
A volcanic history will always result in colorful rocks. *Time for Exo Gonia village now.
0 2021/09/21 16:35:47
Perissa blends into its neighbouring beach village Perivolos. they join the other beach village opposite (Kamini) as safe places for family holidays.
Perissa blends into its neighbouring beach village Perivolos. they join the other beach village opposite (Kamini) as safe places for family holidays.
0 2021/09/21 16:37:02
Grape vines make for decor all over the isle.
Grape vines make for decor all over the isle.
0 2021/09/21 16:38:30
Detail from lovely vase.
Detail from lovely vase.
0 2021/09/21 16:41:24
Pomegranates were the symbol of The Queen of the Gods 'Hera'.
Pomegranates were the symbol of The Queen of the Gods 'Hera'.
0 2021/09/21 16:43:15
Mount Mesa Vouno is the northern end of Perissa. The mount actually has a small chapel halfay up, built into a crevice!
Mount Mesa Vouno is the northern end of Perissa. The mount actually has a small chapel halfay up, built into a crevice!
0 2021/09/21 16:44:15
Customized church window glass.
Customized church window glass.
0 2021/09/21 16:45:54
We met Snoop Dog, in whose eyes the sleepy village of Exo Gonia was reflected. Endahksi!
We met Snoop Dog, in whose eyes the sleepy village of Exo Gonia was reflected. Endahksi!
0 2021/09/21 16:59:28
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