We decided to spend a relaxing day on the beach. We spotted a nice shore on our way to Fira.
The waves were too strong for us to go wading/ floating so we sat on the shore and had some baklava and homemade hazelnut creme-filled cookies.
Interesting sign.
We went back to the spot on the 2nd day which dips down to an area where yachts berth. It's very quiet so it is an ideal place just to hear the waves. We enjoyed our lunch there. We went crazy at the local bakery in Oia. I got myself a sesame seed chicken pie which I ended up eating more than once because it was soo soo good. We both shared it and it was enough to make us full. Talk about value for the money. 2.20 Euros. I love the baked goodies. For one, there is no false advertising in bakeries here. If they say it's Feta Cheese pie, you can expect a truckload of Feta cheese being piped into every crevice of the pie. The same for all the pies and cookies with fillings in it.
Ahhh... ❤
Just look how long the pie is :D And every square inch of it is literally covered with sesame seeds :) My fav.
One huge wave came and the aftermath as witnessed below: Ying went on to enjoy his baklava after that.
We headed to Fira a short while after. Looking at all the Fira pictures here makes me want to weep. It is so astoundingly beautiful that I have no words except to fill this post with neverending pictures. I apologise if I flooded your screen with an overload of pictures but the view!
Absolutely adore these doors that seem to beckon you to walk through to another world. In actual fact, they all lead you down some stairs to the shop/house below :)
Interesting name :) They have a live webcam broadcasting from here everyday so you can see Santorini's caldera view live if you want. GO CLICK!!!!!
These cafes offer the most splendiferous views. Imagine sipping a cup of coffee/ eating some icecream at that middle table over there!
Jaw-dropping awesomeness. I'm about to fall off my chair- and I have looked at these at least 3 times already!
Seriously, do not step foot on Santorini unless you are ready to have a week of depression afterwards :D We were having withdrawal symptoms for the entire 2 weeks after we returned.
Just look at the magnificent ferries which double as cruise ships. They ferry people from island/volcano to island/volcano. They are huge and look so stately on the sunlit waters.
I could not stop snapping pictures as you can tell. My fingers were so trigger-happy that day.
At this point, I have gasped so much I was quite out of breath.
No caption necessary. *gawks speechlessly*
Nice passerby offered to snap us a picture.
Look- they number the stairs!!! The place is OCD- friendly!
Went to the famous Nikolas Tavern for some even more famous tomatoballs. The waiter/Nikolas himself (IDK) came out and said confidently (as Ying was staring at his Blackberry looking rather puzzled), "I know WHAT you are looking for!" Ying: "What?" Him: "What you are looking for is HERE!" Hahaha... Brilliant sales strategy huh?
We had some fish soup
AND THE BEST TOMATOBALLSSSSSSSSSSSS... my mouth is watering :'( COME BACK TO ME!
More spectacular-ity. :D If you're wondering why I'm wearing a cardigan, the wind was quite strong. :)
I cannot help but wonder how this would have looked like on a DSLR!
DONKEHHHHHH. There was a tiny little dog always running behind the last donkey it was so adorable. We would laugh so hard everytime we see it. Imagine a tiny dog herding donkeys. Failed to capture it in picture though.
How much is that doggie up on the roof???
We headed back to Oia and I cooked some lovely couscous, macaroni and pollock fillets for dinner! Spot the cat's tail. Follows us around everyday. Greets us the moment the scooter rumbles into the garden. Check out the gigantic tomato. The most luxurious and sweet tomatoes that I've ever tasted in my life.
Another magical sunset.
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