Leaving Santorini...the Easy (?) Way...

Heading back to the ship we went past this cool building...

Not sure if it's a home or something else...no signs...just a cool building on the top of a hill!!!

Heading back down to the ship, we decided to utilize a different form of public transportation...

When you visit Santorini...I suggest riding the mules UP!!!

My mule rather liked to hug the side of the path...

Back on the ship...this is the view of Santorini...

And a cool seating area on the ship...

This became our favorite spot to decompress after a long day of excursions!!!

When asked what her favorite part of the trip was, our 13 year old travel companion said

"getting together at the end of the day with everybody!!!"

A little refreshment...and of course, cigars...

A little Greek music...

Great Service....

The perfect end to fun day!!!

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????