The Big Decision....

Well...most of us wimped out...

and took the Gondola...

But look at the views!!!

Of course...there were a couple of a die hards with us...

...who hiked their way up...

...and up, and up, and up!!!

But we all got there in time to explore a bit...

...on our way to get our ATV's!!!

Head 'em up...Move 'em out!!!

The Island that Blew it's Top Off!!!

Geologically, Santorini can be explained by saying it was once a volcanic cone that blew it's top off...

no...really...according to Wikepedia...that's how Santorini became what it is today!

The port for Santorini is actually located in a large lagoon, surrounded by high cliffs...

In order to get to the island, the ship docks out in the center of the lagoon and the passengers are taken to shore on ship tenders...

A bit crowded...a bit stuffy...glad it was a calm sea!!!

Passing by another tender, and an interesting ship in the harbor...

Landing at the dock...

Now...we have a decision to make...walk up the stairs to the top of the cliff or ride the gondola????

From Turkey, back to Greece...

Rhodes, Greece

We found a charming little beach....

Which I think the guys thought was even more charming when we realized it truly was in the style of the European beach...

We found a spot under the grapevines...

With a couple of darling little pups...

...hungry for attention!

These rocks were a destination point for the swimmers of the group...

Maddie and Sean...ready to take the plunge!!!

Such a charming little spot to sit under the grapevines, sip a cold drink, and watch the people go by...

Looking out over the beach to the rock....

Heading out...searching for the next great beach!!!