Sep 9, 2012 - Karterados, moving up North

I'm up, but semi-struggling and it's near 830am. I was told when I chatted with the hotel folks that I would get a ride to the bus stop in Karterados around 9am. That was my motivation. Get up, Get Out and Get moving. If I can't check in, at least I can drop them off and vamoose. No time wasting, straight to trekking or whatever may be on tap at that point in time. Mister PotLuck and I head towards reception to check out then my ride. Grandma is doing the books, give her the key and start to walkout. Of course after some light banter. She...

Jun 22, 2012 - Santorini

SANTORINI: 2 ½ hr Ferry from Crete to Santorini. It was a roller coaster ride on the FastCat!! People were being sick all over the place. One poor fellow took the men’s bathroom hostage for most of the ride. Just hearing people being sick almost made you want to throw up too….join the crowd! However, we all held it together!!! Santorina, known for its white & blue, has changed in population and décor since Sharen was here in 1996. Pastel colours have been introduced. It is still pretty but in a very different way. We rented a car and had a...

Dec 5, 2010 - Oia

@@@@@@@ Background The village of Oia (pronounced ee-ah) sits at the northwestern-most tip of Santorini. Oia was almost completely destroyed during the devastating earthquake that struck the island in 1956, killing scores of peoples and leveling most of the buildings. The rebuilding of the village is a true testament to the tenacity of the residents and today Oia is the most popular destination on Santorini during the summer months. There are still pockets of rubble remaining from the time of the earthquake but the restoration and new...