We were up at 4.30 for an early taxi to the airport. Our Edelweiss flight was punctual and we arrived at our hotel,
Volcano View, quite quickly. But we had to wait hours for our room. The porter pointed out the superior rooms which were in any case full. Richard said he was the manager. Him manager?
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| One of the hotel pools with all sunbeds occupied |
We had lunch overlooking the sea and volcano. Then we rested, and later lay by the pool. The water was freezing so we weren't tempted to swim. In the evening we took the shuttle bus into the capital,
Fira, and explored. There was a maze of narrow streets, very busy.
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| Sunset at Volcano View was spectacular |
We visited a Greek Orthodox church and saw the tourist shops.
We had a very nice dinner at
Parea, with fava and sea bass. Tried the Greek
Sigalas white wine. There was a long wait for the return shuttle bus. The sunset view at our hotel was spectacular.
