The next morning we woke up at an ungodly hour to catch the 7am ferry to Santorini.
Walking to the subway in Monastiraki square before dawn. You can see a tiny bit of the Acropolis on the upper left.
I have no idea what this sign says, but I love the way Greek looks.
Waiting for the subway. I love that Susannah captured the clock in this photo, as you can see that it isn't even 6am yet, and hence our grumpy expressions.
The port of Piraeus at sunrise. Our ferry was the one on the right.
Proof that I am able to manage a smile in the early morning. Of course, it helps when you're in Greece with friends.
Leaving port.
This photo doesn't really give a clear sense of scale, but the wake from our ferry was absolutely huge.
Exploring the boat with Clelia.
You can also get to Santorini by plane in about 45 minutes, which is obviously a MUCH quicker trip, but much more expensive. Moreover, if you travel by plane you miss out on the breathtaking views of the island upon arrival.
Pure glee as we set foot on the island!
Our hostel, Villa Manos, for 9 euro a night!!
We rented ATVs to get around the island and do some exploring.
All of us with the owners of the ATV rental place. They were hilarious, as you can probably tell from this picture, but also the nicest people. In fact, everyone we encountered on Santorini, and in Athens as well, was the most sincerely helpful and friendly.
After a brief drive around town to get used to the ATVs, we drove out to Ia on the northern tip of the island. The drive was about 20 minutes, and was quite cold, but the legendary sunset was worth it.
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