Fira Morning

10/5/10 - Day 291
Regretably, today was our last day in Santorini. A leisurely breakfast, from which this shot was taken back towards our hotel, followed by a short walk to a previously visited ceramics gallery (which will be the subject of future Flickr postings).

We would love to return to this paradise someday.

Sunset Sail

10/4/10 - Day 290
We went to the very tip of the island, to a town called Oia, for the sunset. This location provides a very different perspective than in Fira where we were staying. While shooting the sunset, I spotted this sailboat cruising the bay and liked the way the low sun illuminated the sails.

Stairway to the Sky

10/3/10 - Day 289
Climbed up to the remains of Ancient Thera today. This short stairway, dated from the 2nd century B.C., provided another amazing view.

Never Gets Old (Redux)

10/2/10 - Day 288
Santorini sunset from the balcony of our hotel, which is built into the side of the volcano. View is across the caldera.

5000 Years Old

10/1/10 - Day 287
Today was dominated by a visit to the National Archeological Museum. There are thousands of artifacts that have been found, researched and displayed here, the earliest dating back to 7000 B.C. This Cycladic figurine dates back to c. 3000 B.C.

2400 Years Later

9/30/10 - Day 286
While on top of the Acropolis of Athens today, it was hard to imagine that these ruins are 10 times older than our country. This shot is of the Erechtheion, built between 421-406 B.C.

Sister of St. Matrona

9/29/10 - Day 285
Lin & I did a serious hike into the hills above Hydra to St. Matrona monastery. Hot and tired, the Sisters invited us in for some water, candies and a tour of the grounds and chapel (built in 1865). They were happy to have me take their picture, and in this image, one Sister was showing us her handiwork.

Maybe a Clue

9/28/10 - Day 284
Came across this sign today on a hike from Plakes to Episkopi. I have no idea what it says but the barbed wire might be a clue. Or maybe it says "For Sale".

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Walls of Hydra

9/26/10 - Day 282
At the end of a 32 hour day, we're returning from dinner in Hydra. The white painted walls, along with the random streetlights, allow this area near the harbor to be navigable at night. Very quaint with no motorized vehicles on the island.

Also in response to DS #315 regarding fences and walls.

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Last Minute Research

9/24/10 - Day 280
Perfect assignment for today's Daily Shoot #313: "Make a photo of an interesting stack of books or magazines.  Consider how you handle repeating lines in your composition."

We're leaving Saturday for our trip to Greece and Istanbul.  Between the Rick Steves' guidebooks, the iPad, and a couple of maps, I'm hoping we're covered information-wise.  The image on the iPad is of Santorini, one of the Greek islands we'll be visiting.

For my friends that follow my Project 365, DS posts, and Flickr photostream, rest assured I will be shooting every day.  I may not be posting every day, so please be patient; I promise to catch up as quickly as possible.  Now, gotta go finish packing...hmmm, how many lenses to bring?