Hello Peeps--
Coming to you once again from our office at the Hotel Hermes. As we've been here we've discovered that we are probably staying in one of the nicer parts of the island. Although given the opportunity we wouldnt be staying in Santorini for a week next time.
Today we went on a boat cruise of the different sites surrounding the island. We hiked the volcano....which was cool....I only thought i was going to die like 4 times. 3 of exhaustion one of pure heat stroke. However there was a slight breeze so we were able to climb the entire thing. The guide was saying that about 5 weeks ago there was a heatwave and the temps were like 43 degrees Celsius. Um no thanks. I would have been chillin on the boat with my Mythos (my Greek beer of choice...it has a unicorn on the label. SWEET.) Then we went to the volcanic hot springs. Rachel took the plunge, but my non-swimming self stayed on the boat. It was super far to the springs and it was ridiculously deep...no thanks on both counts. Just tell me how it was. Our third stop was this other island called Thirassia(?). I am not quite sure what we were doing stopping there...oh wait, I guess there are like 170 stairs to go to the village, which has ONE restaurant and NO stores...eww....We stayed at the shore and had some tasty vittles. Seriously, divey place and bumpin food. We had shrimp and bbq pork kabob, and then a greek salad (the standard) and then finished it off with a gyros from this other place. We were horsing it up/ Of course then we had to check out yet another rock beach and dip our toes in the water. Finally on our way back to the boat, we had some ice cream...Ok so that island was really just an eat stop for us.
Our last stop on the tour was Oia to check out the sunset again. This time we got to watch it from the village. But believe me, we earned it. We had to climb like 300 stairs in the blazing heat. Where once again, i feared my own mortality. However not just because of the heat. You can pay like 5 Euros to ride a donkey up the stairs, but Rachel and I chose to huff it...How come those damn donkeys come flying down the hill when they are done with taking their passengers??? horrible. I got knocked into the damn stone wall by one. Of course i screamed...but then I was just glad it didnt take me down and I would have had to climb back up again.
Once in Oia I was totally overheated and so we stopped at a wine bar to chill. 4 euro sprite later(!) we ended up leaving and cruising the scene. We watched the sunset from ths place called the sun spirit bar or something like that. Had TEN EURO coffees. (damn greek opportunists) and then fought our way like salmon swimming upstream to the bus stop. During our trek with the masses, a pack of wild stray dogs were all critical mass on us. Nearly knocking people over. Of course some of the euro tourists laughed...ok that is not funny, I don't like rabid wild dogs nipping at my heels.
Anyway, we've finally made it back and we have one full day left in Santorini and then we're off to mykonos. We're gonna souvey shop and chill with our Hermes Hotel family. (we've befriended all of them...) Except how come the Hermes has a Greek Mayor?!? This dude is all up and friendly with everyone, and then treats his staff like crap. I am on to your game buddy. I can spot mayors a mile away.
Btw, both rachel and i have said we feel like Cameron Diaz in the movie, In Her Shoes...because our hotel is super geriatric. A community of active seniors. What in the heck did we get ourselves into. At least there is good breakfast.
Oh and lastly today i took some paparazzi shots of some bad dressed guy. I will send them out once i can figure out how.
Until tomorrow...hope everyone is enjoying the blog and thanks for commenting...It makes me want to keep updating since i know peeps are checking up on us. Don't forget to sign your name when you leave a comment so i know who's saying what.
Yammas! (that's greek for cheers)
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
I have seen the sunset, and it is beautiful
Yesterday we were in Oia--it was quite a treat. Our hotel had a view of the caldera and water and we were up on a hill top. The room was set up kinda weird, but I took pics to share--if i can ever find a way to post photos. You may just have to wait until our triumphant return to the states.
Today we've just been taking it easy back at our usual hotel. Our office has been more crowded and harder to access than usual so you'll have to excuse the sporadic posts.
Our trek to Oia was rejuvenating and it was exactly what we thought of when we were planning our trip to Greece. There were lots of people who spoke english, and some random MN people in the room next to us talking about they have sunsets in MN. Seriously? what the hell? why did you come here then? Random Americans.
Tomorrow we have an island tour and then we'll go to the hot springs. Holla.
Anyway, That's all i've got for now. I've been reading trashy books like it's going out of style. I am on my second british trash publication. I'll do a recap of my readings later.
Alright, back to lounging.
Until next time...
Today we've just been taking it easy back at our usual hotel. Our office has been more crowded and harder to access than usual so you'll have to excuse the sporadic posts.
Our trek to Oia was rejuvenating and it was exactly what we thought of when we were planning our trip to Greece. There were lots of people who spoke english, and some random MN people in the room next to us talking about they have sunsets in MN. Seriously? what the hell? why did you come here then? Random Americans.
Tomorrow we have an island tour and then we'll go to the hot springs. Holla.
Anyway, That's all i've got for now. I've been reading trashy books like it's going out of style. I am on my second british trash publication. I'll do a recap of my readings later.
Alright, back to lounging.
Until next time...
Monday, September 10, 2007
Red Beaches, Ouzo and our Cast of Characters
Hello Peeps--
Sorry for the absence, someone was utilzing our office yesterday and we were unable to log on to send an update.
Yesterday we had a day packed with activity. And since we've been at the hotel for awhile now we have names for some of the people we see all the time. There is a lady we call Red who spends every waking moment in the sun by the pool. There's mr. snoring man who posts up by the pool and snores a lot. and then there's the tranny girl, who we saw when we were out a the beach area and i swore she was a man. Later we came to find out she was staying at our hotel. Oops. Hence the tranny girl nick name. There's also pretty girl who thinks she is the bomb and there's a girl we call LOC because she looks like Laura from far away. LOC is friends with Right Said Fred--we're not sure if it's her dad or her mom's new bf.... Anyway, we also stayed in and drank at the hotel bar and now we know all the staff. They kept giving us Ouzo, which by the way tastes like crap. Actually it tastes like black licorice so it might as well be crap. We also met up with our friend Captain Morgan last evening.
During the day we took the bus to the red beach. After a 10-15 minute hike from the bus stop we finally got there. It was pretty nice, except there was this really strange seaweed that felt like mulch that covered most of the places where the chairs and umbrellas were set. We tried to take photos but it didnt work out very well. You can't see the consistency of the mulch/seaweed.
We also ate lunch at this random fish cafe where the were cleaning the fishes they caught right next to the water. They caught a couple of sharks and a skate. Fascinating really...We wanted to take pics with the fish, but we got shy.
We've also found our theme song for the trip. I don't yet know the name but it is a Greek song that sounds like Walk the Line so we call it Yanni Cash...
BTW did anyone see the VMAs?? we saw the photos on line and Britney looks like a hot ghetto mess. Someone make her unfamous please.
Today we'll be heading to Oia to our other hotel for the evening. I'll be back in a day or so to send an update. Take care of yourselves.
Alright we'll see you soon.
Until Next time.
Sorry for the absence, someone was utilzing our office yesterday and we were unable to log on to send an update.
Yesterday we had a day packed with activity. And since we've been at the hotel for awhile now we have names for some of the people we see all the time. There is a lady we call Red who spends every waking moment in the sun by the pool. There's mr. snoring man who posts up by the pool and snores a lot. and then there's the tranny girl, who we saw when we were out a the beach area and i swore she was a man. Later we came to find out she was staying at our hotel. Oops. Hence the tranny girl nick name. There's also pretty girl who thinks she is the bomb and there's a girl we call LOC because she looks like Laura from far away. LOC is friends with Right Said Fred--we're not sure if it's her dad or her mom's new bf.... Anyway, we also stayed in and drank at the hotel bar and now we know all the staff. They kept giving us Ouzo, which by the way tastes like crap. Actually it tastes like black licorice so it might as well be crap. We also met up with our friend Captain Morgan last evening.
During the day we took the bus to the red beach. After a 10-15 minute hike from the bus stop we finally got there. It was pretty nice, except there was this really strange seaweed that felt like mulch that covered most of the places where the chairs and umbrellas were set. We tried to take photos but it didnt work out very well. You can't see the consistency of the mulch/seaweed.
We also ate lunch at this random fish cafe where the were cleaning the fishes they caught right next to the water. They caught a couple of sharks and a skate. Fascinating really...We wanted to take pics with the fish, but we got shy.
We've also found our theme song for the trip. I don't yet know the name but it is a Greek song that sounds like Walk the Line so we call it Yanni Cash...
BTW did anyone see the VMAs?? we saw the photos on line and Britney looks like a hot ghetto mess. Someone make her unfamous please.
Today we'll be heading to Oia to our other hotel for the evening. I'll be back in a day or so to send an update. Take care of yourselves.
Alright we'll see you soon.
Until Next time.
Saturday, September 8, 2007
We've found the Postcard Views
We've just returned from a bus ride from Fira--a little hot and crowded, but totally fine. So that's where it started to look like the Greece from the postcards. Funny thing is that you don't see all the touristy shops and restaurants from the postcards. However it was really pretty--we posted up at this cafe and had beer and a light snack and just looked at the water. It was lovely.
The town is pretty confusing because there are not street names or signs. So you just have to use businesses as landmarks to find out where you are going.
We've decided that it is better to stay away from the tourist part and are embracing the pool at our current hotel.
Plus we've booked a hotel in Oia for tomorrow night to see another part of the island. So we'll see how that all transpires.
We're going to the pool now. Catch you peeps later.
Logging out. Until next time...
The town is pretty confusing because there are not street names or signs. So you just have to use businesses as landmarks to find out where you are going.
We've decided that it is better to stay away from the tourist part and are embracing the pool at our current hotel.
Plus we've booked a hotel in Oia for tomorrow night to see another part of the island. So we'll see how that all transpires.
We're going to the pool now. Catch you peeps later.
Logging out. Until next time...
The Upward Spiral
Hello Friends,
It's a new day, and we've a new outlook on Santorini. Ok well maybe not Kamari, I am taking photos to document the conditions we are surrounded by. Our room is nice, however the surrounding area is ghetto....how do you say that in Greek I wonder....
Anyway, today we are heading to Fira to see what all this white wash house/blue roof business is really about. And then tomorrow night we were able to book one night at this hotel that overlooks the Caldera. HOLLA. We'll have that one night to savor the postcard views at least, and that's all we can ask for at this time.
Cathy left a comment on going to the black sand beaches....Um....We ARE at the black sand beach. And it's not like sand, it's flippin rocks. AND it looks like a giant ashtray. Don't worry, I will photograph it so you'll be able to see. If i could crack open this locked cabinet, I could plug in my camera, but that might get us kicked out.
Alright we gotta go catch a bus and hitch our wagon to the stars now.
I'll report back with my findings when we return this evening.
Happy Weekend (i think it's just starting not for my stateside friends).
Until next time....Logging out.
It's a new day, and we've a new outlook on Santorini. Ok well maybe not Kamari, I am taking photos to document the conditions we are surrounded by. Our room is nice, however the surrounding area is ghetto....how do you say that in Greek I wonder....
Anyway, today we are heading to Fira to see what all this white wash house/blue roof business is really about. And then tomorrow night we were able to book one night at this hotel that overlooks the Caldera. HOLLA. We'll have that one night to savor the postcard views at least, and that's all we can ask for at this time.
Cathy left a comment on going to the black sand beaches....Um....We ARE at the black sand beach. And it's not like sand, it's flippin rocks. AND it looks like a giant ashtray. Don't worry, I will photograph it so you'll be able to see. If i could crack open this locked cabinet, I could plug in my camera, but that might get us kicked out.
Alright we gotta go catch a bus and hitch our wagon to the stars now.
I'll report back with my findings when we return this evening.
Happy Weekend (i think it's just starting not for my stateside friends).
Until next time....Logging out.
Friday, September 7, 2007
Kamari is not my friend
Dude--Seriously, I've played this idyllic grecian scene over and over in my head and somehow we ended up here. We haven't even taken any photos yet. Our hotel is on a desolate side of the island and we have already exhausted our local eating options. Tomorrow Rachel and I are going to take a bus to the other side of the island and scout out a place to sleep for one of the nights of our stay. We are not going down without a fight.
The mood in general is highly disappointed. And further there are so many random stray dogs and cats here, it is freaking me out. What is this Greece??? Where is the Greece of my dreams?!
Alright, I will be checking in again when my mood improves. However I did start and finish a book today, so that's good at least. :)
Anyway, log out and keep it real.
Until next time.
The mood in general is highly disappointed. And further there are so many random stray dogs and cats here, it is freaking me out. What is this Greece??? Where is the Greece of my dreams?!
Alright, I will be checking in again when my mood improves. However I did start and finish a book today, so that's good at least. :)
Anyway, log out and keep it real.
Until next time.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Desolate Times
Hello Friends--
We have a new hotel...that is in the middle of nowhere. Our room isnt ready yet, so we are camped out in their sitting area. I don't know what the hell is going on. It looks pretty but OMG there is seemingly nothing around. I don't even think we have or German MTV. Must get out to go to civilization.
Hopefully our room is ready soon, but for now, we are just posted up in this room waiting. All there is is a small tv with only Greek channels. Oy vey.
This morning we had to get up super early since our flight was at 6AM....our cabbie was playing light rock English speaking radio, so when he turned on the radio we heard Spandau Ballet...Rachel and I almost lost it. Good times.
I think we'll be doing lots of tours here. We can't be kept in this desolate space. This is NOT jamaica! Oh civilization, where are you.
Alright with that, I am signing off. I will come back when there is more to report. One positive, that island looks really pretty, but we need to get our bearings. Apparently there is a bus to remove us from this place. Perhaps I will take one for the team and drive. I'll let you know.
Logging Off.
Until next time...
We have a new hotel...that is in the middle of nowhere. Our room isnt ready yet, so we are camped out in their sitting area. I don't know what the hell is going on. It looks pretty but OMG there is seemingly nothing around. I don't even think we have or German MTV. Must get out to go to civilization.
Hopefully our room is ready soon, but for now, we are just posted up in this room waiting. All there is is a small tv with only Greek channels. Oy vey.
This morning we had to get up super early since our flight was at 6AM....our cabbie was playing light rock English speaking radio, so when he turned on the radio we heard Spandau Ballet...Rachel and I almost lost it. Good times.
I think we'll be doing lots of tours here. We can't be kept in this desolate space. This is NOT jamaica! Oh civilization, where are you.
Alright with that, I am signing off. I will come back when there is more to report. One positive, that island looks really pretty, but we need to get our bearings. Apparently there is a bus to remove us from this place. Perhaps I will take one for the team and drive. I'll let you know.
Logging Off.
Until next time...
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