July 1999
(This is the island that gave rise to the legend of the lost continent of Atlantis!)
View of the caldera
(that's where we get our word cauldron from) from our hotel balcony.
This is the gaping hole created
by an ancient huge volcanic explosion 3,500 years ago. The water is very
deep.
All the islands that ring
the caldera are fragments of the bigger island that once existed.
The cliffs of Santorini
Approaching our hotel room
through a little tunnel
Ferries in the harbor
Sailboat and cruise liner
in the caldera
The pool at our hotel, Villa
Butterfly
Santorini harbor at dusk
Caldera at sunset
(volcano remains in foreground,
island of Thirassia in background)
The sunsets were breathtaking
every night
"Big city" of Fira at night
Kate, our hotel manager with
the mostess. She's a Brit who's lived in Greece for many years.
Kate's son Jake hanging out
by the pool
Jake diving
Joanne, the daughter of our
hotel's owner,
eating a grilled cheese sandwich
Joanne being silly
Joanne says "Enough already
with these pictures!" you silly tourists!
"Artistic" shot of caldera
reflected in Deb's sunglasses
More
information on Santorini
A brief history
of the island
The story of the unusual geology
of the island