Santorini

Most people have heard of the lost city of Atlantis. The legend says it was a thriving civilization that disappeared almost overnight. It was supposedly swallowed by the sea.







As we entered the harbor at Santorini, I could tell it was the result of a volcanic eruption.
It’s easy to visualize and there is still parts of these islands that are still smoldering.

The city is located on top of a nearly vertical cliff and you can see layers and layers of volcanic ash along the caldron walls.
Is this where the lost city of Atlantis used to be?

Well…one thing for certain, there was an enormous “Big Bang” here once and as I mentioned earlier, it’s still smoldering.

There have been “Big Bangs” several times in history but NOTHING like the one in Santorini.

It was devastating….

Science has determined there were tidal waves and destruction for hundreds of miles when this happened.

There are three ways to enter the city while moored in this harbor.

Take the elevator,
walk, or ride a donkey.

We took the scenic route up the elevator and wandered around the city for several hours. The city is a labyrinth of streets and it’s easy to lose yourself in this puzzle designed to hinder pirates and conquerors that have invaded this city for centuries.

We visited several other islands while in this area and we walked along beaches watching nude sun worshipers.

No….I didn’t take any pictures but I have fond memories.