The village of Hydra is located about 40 miles (64 km) south of Athens on an island which is also named Hydra. The village is about a 90 minute ferry ride from Athens.
The island has no cars, trucks, motorcycles, or scooters.
Our first day on the island, I woke up before sunrise and went out for a walk.
The Harbor Before Sunrise
Sunrise
After visiting friends in Thessaloniki for a couple days, we hopped a short flight to the island of Santorini. We stayed in Fira, a small town on a ridge overlooking the Caldera.
A white door against the blue sea of the Caldera and the gray sky.
Looking down from Fira at a cruise ship anchored in the Caldera.
Cruise ship passengers are dropped off at a small ferry terminal where they can hike up the steep path shown here which zig-zags up the hill, ride a mule up the steep path, or ride a cable car up to Fira
A yellow-rumped warbler sits on the fence with his head cocked to the side. He’s not quite sure what I’m doing.
One of these days, I’ll get a photo of both the head and the namesake yellow rump – I always seem to get one end but not the other.
I think we both enjoyed the sun this morning.
Main Street on a foggy September morning
The farm stand behind the Goodlife Cafe and Bakery operates on the honor system. Write down what you take in the book and leave your money in the box.
Seeing that sort of restored a little faith in humanity.
A stop at Scharffenberger Cellars just outside Philo to enjoy the sunshine and view (as well as to taste some sparkling wines)
Looking out over the vineyards from Sharffenberger Cellars
