Delphi
In antiquity, Delphi was the center of the Greek world in several senses. The Oracle resided there, and it was the home of the Omphalos, a stone thrown to earth by Zeus which was considered the navel of the world…. Read moreDelphi
Leaving Naxos for Galaxidi
The feeling was mutual among Scott, Cathy, Mary and me that we weren’t ready to leave Naxos. It was a wonderful experience all around, from our gracious hosts and their beautiful seaside villa to the food to the Old Town… Read moreLeaving Naxos for Galaxidi
Naxos Interior Villages
Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades islands (and is also home to the highest point in the islands) and it has a long history of agriculture, particularly potatoes, olives, citron, and grapes. There are several dozen towns and villages… Read moreNaxos Interior Villages
Naxos; Old Town and the Beaches
First full day on Naxos started with a cup of Greek coffee and homemade cookies with our B&B hosts Deena and Eddie, both Greek emigrees to Canada who now live here most of the year. Their stories of the Italian… Read moreNaxos; Old Town and the Beaches
On to Naxos
Naxos is the largest and greenest of the Cyclades. There is a strong agricultural base (potatoes, olives, citron, grapes) and several towns and villages that we’ll visit starting tomorrow. Here are a few images of the ferry ride from… Read moreOn to Naxos
Off to Naxos
Tomorrow set board the ferry for a few days on Naxos. Here are a few random images from Santorini that didn’t make it into other posts for one reason or another.
Thira, St. George’s Beach
After a nice breakfast of yogurt, fruit, bread and cheese on the porch overlooking the caldera, we took off to explore the tourist town of Thira (and Thirastefani) and to dip our feet in the water at Agios Georgios (St…. Read moreThira, St. George’s Beach
One More Sunset
Sunset at the house, second night on Santorini.
Exploring Santorini, First Afternoon
After a morning exploration of Oia, we spent the rest of the day visiting other locations around Santorini. Here are a few images and stories. Akrotiri Akrotiri is a 7,000 year old city on the southern end of the Santorini… Read moreExploring Santorini, First Afternoon
Oia
Our first full morning began with breakfast at a local bakery (delicious) and a walk through Nikolaou Nomikos, a pedestrian street in old Oia which caters primarily to tourists. Oia is a village on the northern rim of the Santorini… Read moreOia
