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Greece Photos and Travel Notes - May 2007

Images from our trip to Greece from May 16 to May 28. We visited Athens, Delphi, Meteora, Mykonos and Santorini. Click on any photo to see it larger, of course. If you're short on time, the best images are here.
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  • The lions outside of the Sanctuary of Apollo. These are actually replicas. The originals are on display inside of the island's museum.

    The lions outside of the Sanctuary of Apollo. These are actually replicas. The originals are on display inside of the island's museum.

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  • The museum at Delos.

    The museum at Delos.

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  • The original lions of the Santuary of Apollo.

    The original lions of the Santuary of Apollo.

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  • On the boat back to Mykonos.

    On the boat back to Mykonos.

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  • A natural sponge shop. They have photos of people actually using those old fashioned dive suits to collect sponges.

    A natural sponge shop. They have photos of people actually using those old fashioned dive suits to collect sponges.

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  • Another shot of our balcony at the Hotel Aegean.

    Another shot of our balcony at the Hotel Aegean.

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  • A splash of red.

    A splash of red.

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  • Our shadows in the late afternoon sun.

    Our shadows in the late afternoon sun.

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  • Another cool looking art shop.

    Another cool looking art shop.

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  • A view of the buildings that gave Little Venice its name.

    A view of the buildings that gave Little Venice its name.

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  • Another sunset at the windmills of Little Venice.

    Another sunset at the windmills of Little Venice.

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  • Walking back to Hora to catch our ferry to Santorini.

    Walking back to Hora to catch our ferry to Santorini.

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  • Octopuses drying outside of a water front restaurant.

    Octopuses drying outside of a water front restaurant.

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  • One photo from our first day in Santorini. The ferry ride from Mykonos was about two and half hours, arrived around 5:30PM. It was long one hour ride from port to hotel, especially for Tim since he barely got on the bus. He was standing on the last step of the bus against the door. However, two more tourists managed to squeeze into that same space at the next stop. The bus was packed by tourists hoping to catch the famous sunset in Ia -- sunset rush hour.<br />
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Santorini was originally a circular island, but after a volcanic eruption, the center of the island sank into the sea. What remains is high above the sea. The side of the island formed by the collapse is known as the caldera.<br />
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The road to the main port makes many turns as it snakes up to the rest of the island.

    One photo from our first day in Santorini. The ferry ride from Mykonos was about two and half hours, arrived around 5:30PM. It was long one hour ride from port to hotel, especially for Tim since he barely got on the bus. He was standing on the last step of the bus against the door. However, two more tourists managed to squeeze into that same space at the next stop. The bus was packed by tourists hoping to catch the famous sunset in Ia -- sunset rush hour.

    Santorini was originally a circular island, but after a volcanic eruption, the center of the island sank into the sea. What remains is high above the sea. The side of the island formed by the collapse is known as the caldera.

    The road to the main port makes many turns as it snakes up to the rest of the island.

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  • The poorly named Paradise Beach, a black beach about a 30 minute walk from our hotel in Ia. This was another drizzly day on our vacation.

    The poorly named Paradise Beach, a black beach about a 30 minute walk from our hotel in Ia. This was another drizzly day on our vacation.

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  • A vineyard between the beach and our hotel. Too bad we can't carry any liquids back to the States. The island is famous for its wines, tomatoes and romantic charm.

    A vineyard between the beach and our hotel. Too bad we can't carry any liquids back to the States. The island is famous for its wines, tomatoes and romantic charm.

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  • A church near Santorini's Red Beach. To reach the beach, you have to follow a trail up and over a hill.

    A church near Santorini's Red Beach. To reach the beach, you have to follow a trail up and over a hill.

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  • A shot of the Red Beach from the hill. It doesn't look too red in this photo. However, you can see the wood chips that are laid down so that people can lie on the ground. The red color comes from the all the red stones.

    A shot of the Red Beach from the hill. It doesn't look too red in this photo. However, you can see the wood chips that are laid down so that people can lie on the ground. The red color comes from the all the red stones.

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  • The stones that make up the beach.

    The stones that make up the beach.

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  • Another blue domed church. This is the main entrance.

    Another blue domed church. This is the main entrance.

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  • The same church from the rear.

    The same church from the rear.

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  • The church's domes.

    The church's domes.

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  • Perissa Beach, another black beach. It is much nicer than Paradise Beach.

    Perissa Beach, another black beach. It is much nicer than Paradise Beach.

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  • Many beach loungers and thatched umbrellas line Perissa Beach.

    Many beach loungers and thatched umbrellas line Perissa Beach.

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  • More blue domed churches.

    More blue domed churches.

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  • Morti Profiti Ilia, a monastery high atop a mountain. We weren't sure if this was fog or a low lying cloud.

    Morti Profiti Ilia, a monastery high atop a mountain. We weren't sure if this was fog or a low lying cloud.

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  • Another shot of the monastery.

    Another shot of the monastery.

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  • One of the famous blue domed churches of Ia.

    One of the famous blue domed churches of Ia.

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  • One of the many donkeys on Santorini. Tourists can ride the donkeys up from the port, Fira Skala. Tourists should also be advised to watch out for donkey droppings.

    One of the many donkeys on Santorini. Tourists can ride the donkeys up from the port, Fira Skala. Tourists should also be advised to watch out for donkey droppings.

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  • This shot was taken at the port known as Ammoudi, located on the northern side of Santorini, just west of Ia.

    This shot was taken at the port known as Ammoudi, located on the northern side of Santorini, just west of Ia.

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  • We took this shot at a pull off on the road down to Ammoudi.

    We took this shot at a pull off on the road down to Ammoudi.

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  • A white but still colorful cemetary between Fira and Ia.

    A white but still colorful cemetary between Fira and Ia.

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  • A fancy hotel between Fira and Ia.

    A fancy hotel between Fira and Ia.

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