The Blue Domes of Santorini

You have probably seen many photos of the blue domes of Santorini.  It sits high on a cliff all dressed in blinding white and oh so beautiful blue!  Our bus took us up and we had three ways to get down - cable car, donkey or walk.  We were given a ticket for the cable car so that's what we did.

Many of the blue domes are private chapels owned by families.  There are some ruins but mostly stores and restaurants grace the narrow cobblestone streets.  We had lunch overlooking the Aegean Sea.  Trying to avoid pasta in my quest to maintain my weight, while on excursions I ate lots of bruschetta and margarita pizza.  Their pizza is thin crust and not drowning in cheese so it is not as bad as our US versions!  It must have worked because I gained only 1.5 lbs.  Walking all day, everyday, helped too.  I had a few gelatos along the way also!

Our ship anchored offshore.  We had to be tendered in.

Note the blue domes, almost lost in the blue sky and blue water.

Ted dressed to blend in to the scenery!

The ruins that are being preserved.

A garden presentation as we climbed up the hill.

This was a favorite port for many.