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Thursday 13 December 2007

Santorini – Almost Heaven: Strolling the Streets in Oia

Oia, pronounced as 'Ia', is the most beautiful village in Santorini. It is a place that any visitor to Santorini shouldn't miss. If one hasn't been to Oia, the trip to Santorini is somehow incomplete.

Oia was devastated by the earthquake in 1956 but it was restored extensively that no sign of devastation can be spotted. All you'll see are just beautiful scenes, nothing else.

It was once home to wealthy captains but now it is lined with shops selling expensive jewellery and souvenirs.


The entrance to the village is already filled with stuff to buy.


One of the narrow streets around Oia.


The streets are elaborately decorated with bougainvilleas.


The buildings are sitting on the steep cliffs of the caldera.


Even the parapet walls are painting with beautiful colours.


We have 'Walls' and they have 'Algida'.


Some interesting arches at the patio.


Most of the buildings are cubic in shape.


If you are too lazy to take your own shots, you can always carry some of these home.


The streets in Oia are all very narrow.


One whole row of souvenir shops.


Café on a terrace are aplenty here in Oia.


Are you hungry already?


This is an interesting whitewashed building with painting on the staircase parapet wall.


More souvenirs to carry home.


It is really a pleasure to stroll around, albeit the heat.


You won't miss this colourful building in Oia.


Open-terrace café is a common scene in Oia. Although drinks is expensive, it is all worthwhile for the coziness.


If you would like to read more of my travelogues on Greece, here are the links:-


1. Athens – The Homeland of the Gods


2. The White Dream in Mykonos


3. Santorini – Almost Heaven


4. Miscellaneous

Wednesday 12 December 2007

Wordless Wednesday – Valkyrie VF-1S



















Sunday 9 December 2007

Santorini – Almost Heaven: Fira Sunset and After Dark

One of the 'must see' in Santorini is the sunset. Although the best sunset in Santorini is not in Fira, it is still more spectacular than the sunset scenes in some other Greek islands.


The onset of the sunset scene.


The sun is getting ready to drop into the sea.


The sun is tasting the seawater.


The sky is burning.


The sun is making its last appearance.


See you tomorrow.


When the natural light is out, the artificial light comes on.


For those who fancy night activities, life has just begun in Fira.


If you would like to read more of my travelogues on Greece, here are the links:-


1. Athens – The Homeland of the Gods


2. The White Dream in Mykonos


3. Santorini – Almost Heaven


4. Miscellaneous

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