A Pumpkin Welcome

As we arrived in the wee hours we found a large pumpkin/Halloween display. There were others that were carved but I didn't get a good look at those.
 

Happy Birthday, Steve!

Here he is in 1972 blowing out his candles. Bimbo seems quite interested in the cake.
 

Culinary Delights

I enjoyed the presentation of the souvlaki. Later we did a tasting tour which introduced a variety of dishes. 

Narrow Streets and Blue Domes

Oia is apparently the most photographed Greek city. On Santorini, it has the beautiful blue domes but not as many as I expected. 

Wonderful Swim and Sunset on a Catamaran

We spent a beautiful afternoon and evening on a catamaran cruise. I swam in the Aegean Sea! Gorgeous sunset. 

Prehistoric Town of Akrotiri

The archaeological site of Akrotiri - completely enclosed to prevent further deterioration. It is a Minoan port city (although not currently near water) from 4th BC to 16th BC - older than Pompeii. 

Black Sand of Santorini

Beautiful black sand beaches of Santorini. What better place for seaside dinner. 

Delos, Birthplace of Apollo

Delos is a tiny island in the Aegean Sea and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On it are ruins of Greek and Roman civilizations from 8BC. Fascinating history. It is known for its stone lions and remains of marble mansions. Still under excavation. 

The Island of the Winds

Mykonos is known as the Island of the Winds and that was fully demonstrated. Known for windmills once they do not work now. Everything is painted white. 

Serious Conversation

Hayden and Morgan seemed to be having a serious discussion. Happy birthday to Morgan on Sunday. 1989
 

Opa!

We smashed plates and danced while also having a great meal. 

Parthenon Up Close

A little rainy but how awesome to be atop the Acropolis. 

We Are in Greece

The signature view in Athens - the Parthenon setting atop the Acropolis. Tomorrow we get closer. 

τα λέμε.

 

We are out the door. Let the adventure begin.

Happy Birthday Prairie Village

We were gathered to watch the drone show as part of Prairie Village's 75th birthday party. It did not disappoint.