I'm well and truly back!
Exams are over, I have the whole summer ahead of me, and I've recently returned from an amazing holiday in the gorgeous Greek islands, Santorini and Naxos. I went from the 29th June to the 4th July with a group of friends, and now that I'm back and well-rested, I'm here to share my experience with you!
Before I start, I'll give you a little rundown of what we did each day:
29/06/17 - Arrive in Santorini, explore the town of Fira
30/06/17 - Explore Oia, walk the Karavolades Stairs down to the port at Fira, catch the sunset at Fira (expect some stunning photos!)
1/07/17 - Visit the ancient site of Akrotiri, ferry to Naxos
2/07/17 - visit the Portara (also known as Apollo's Gate), explore Old Town, go to the beach :)
3/07/17 - visit Kastro (the Castle of Naxos), beach
4/07/17 - one last visit to the beach (!), ferry back to Santorini, visit the Museum of Prehistoric Thera, catch the flight back to London
I'll be talking about Day 1 today, and the rest in the next few days, so don't forget to come back to see some bombass photos!
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On the day we left, I woke up at an ungodly 3 am to catch a plane from London Gatwick to Santorini. I think the only things that kept me up for the rest of the day was the excitement of this new adventure, and maybe the large coffee I had at the airport...
The first day was mainly spent settling into our hotel, Anemomilos Suites, and exploring the nearby town of Fira. Anemomilos Suites, although being a mouthful to say and write, is a quaint and cute hotel which has an aesthetic that fits perfectly with the typical Santorini surroundings. There's a view of the sea from the windows and outdoor pool, which is the perfect place to cool down in the evenings when the sun isn't so harsh overhead.
The town of Fira is so beautiful, I can see why so many photographers love it! From the edges of the town, you can see both ends of the island as they curve inwards to form the circular shape of the caldera that Santorini is a part of and the volcanic island in the centre. The famous high walls of Santorini and its blue and white houses are, of course, one of the main focuses of many tourists' photos, and mine are definitely no exception!
Further inside the town are narrow picturesque roads that lead to a typical central area with tourist shops, restaurants, and ice cream parlours, which we did not forget to visit every day ;)
I had my first gyro from a little fast food restaurant in the town centre, and it was de-li-cious. I've had my fair share of nasty surprises when trying new foods (flashback to the capers on the last day), but gyros are definitely worth a try.
We finished the day by chilling in the pool at the hotel as the sun set, and although we couldn't see it from our side of the island, we had a great time anyway.
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I love you
xxx
