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SANTORINI SUNRISE
Golden glow on sea
Snow white houses on the cliffs
Sky of pure light
Haiku poem by Henrhyde
SANTORINI ---This rugged Aegean beauty, the southernmost of the Cyclades, is famed for its sunsets, wine and the turquoise sea that surrounds it.
From its terrifying birth in the apocalyptic volcanic explosion of 1450 BC to the snow-white cubist villas hugging its sheer cliffs, Santorini (also known as Thira) is arguably the most dramatic of all the Greek islands
Day 4 of our Med. Cruise .
Wonderful pavement art from the Chytiria metal foundry - a manhole cover on Santorini one very hot June afternoon.
This Greek island really is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Here's a shot from a previous trip.
But you don't have to gaze into the Aegean from the crater's edge to see beauty; sometimes it can be literally under your feet. And this image of pouring molten metal is also quite apt given the island's volcanic origins.
Santorini - population 13,000. Rumoured to be the tips of mountains on the lost continent of Atlantis.
Whatever it is, it’s extraordinarily beautiful. Crystal clear blue skies, black sand, towering cliffs and traditional blue and white Greek buildings balancing in and on the cliffsides.
The only place in Europe to be classified as having a desert climate - as you can see - the day we went it wasn’t particularly chilly.
Lots to see, visit and do. Not too crowded when we went, as there was only one small cruise ship visiting. It gets far more crowded when there are 2 or 3 large liners pulled up.
Incredible, panoramic views from ultra-cool tavernas and bars perched on the cliff face. Prices a bit more than elsewhere on the islands, but still surprisingly reasonable. Stopped at 2 bars for drinks and a taverna for lunch. All had stunning views and reasonable prices. I must admit though, I don’t mind paying a premium for views like these.
Fira, Santorini (Greece)
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