Fira, Santorini - Jewel of the Seas Greek Isles Travel Blog

 The bus finally appeared at our meeting point and we again snagged a seat at the front in order to be fast off.
The drive from Oia to Fira took about 20 minutes with “traffic”meaning all the 4 wheelers on the road wouldn’t get out of the way.  There is a walking trail from Oia to Fira that I’ve heard is beautiful, but around 6 miles…I need to check that info out.
 
When we got off the bus we had a short walk through streets filled with homes to get to the tourist area.
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We stopped in a screen printing shop I wanted to buy these but didn’t...I’ve regretted it ever since ☹️
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The views are just breathtaking everywhere you look
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can you spot the cable cars below?

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We walked aroud in Fira for quite a while before finally deciding to make the trek down the donkey stairs to our tender back to ship.  I think I actually cried a little as we walked down…saying goodbye to this beautiful place and checking it off my bucket list. I thought I’d never see it again...
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We stopped in a wine store on the path and bought another bottle for our neighbor. The shop owner was just the sweetest
 
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Yep…we walked down this
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Santorini was just indescribably breathtaking. I teared up several times as we looked out over the houses and sea. I can check this off my bucket list but I WILL BE BACK

 

We watched sailaway from the deck outside the gym

 

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To top the day off we got another hot pink sunset...I mean come on! Talk about beyond perfection.

 

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