Up early again for a buffet breakfast and then we caught the crowded bus into Fira. It was warmer again today. We walked uphill through the narrow streets to the Archaeological Museum. They had many finds such as large amphorae and sculptures from as far back as the 17th Century BC. The detail on the vases and plates was very fine. I didn't get any photos there though.
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| Blue skies in Fira again |
Then we had a coffee at a nearby cafe, and walked back past the souvenir shops but weren't tempted. Fira was full of tourists again, many of whom come on cruise ships. We stopped at the
Pelican Cafe for a drink in the beautiful gardens. I had an orange juice. We just caught the shuttle bus in time.
At the hotel I did another painting of the view of the volcanic islands. Then we had a club sandwich and beer for lunch. Went back to our room to read. The sun is quite strong again today. Later we did a bit of packing, and went outside for a glass of wine. All the tables were laid for dinner and the
live music later.
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| Our last evening at the hotel |
However we decided to make a last trip into Fira. We caught the 7.30 bus which took a different route. We had dinner at the Pelican as we liked it earlier. Well-tended plants and jazz music playing in the background. We had aubergine dip and the ubiquitous
fava, followed by salmon with a delicious lemon sauce, and a bottle of
Assyrtiko white wine.
We had to wait for a taxi but arrived back at the hotel in time to sit outside for a coffee and to listen to the band - a female singer/keyboard player and a male drummer. We were slightly disturbed at 4 am by a drunken carouser outside.
