Santorini day 2

We awoke eager for an adventurous day on the island. We planned to walk from Fira to Oia (12km). We asked Tony who helps run the hotel for directions and we should have noticed the way he said "Really? Walking?" did not sound hopeful but we were determined so off we went. Asides from extreme chafing, heat exhaustion, sunburn and being covered in sweat it was one of the most amazing thing we have witnessed. The entire walk (asides from a few little detours) is along the edge of the caldera which means absolutely incredible views the entire way. Not once did we look out at the view without thinking "this is fucking amazing" (excuse the language). It was well worth the 4 hour walk and any amount of chaff we incurred. Would do it again but only if we could do it in the cooler months, with runners (not thongs), more appropriate clothing (anti-chaf) and when we are a lot fitter.

Smiling at the start of our walk

Jayden's sweaty back from the backpack!

Finally found the water

One of the things that we were looking forward to when arriving in Oia was swimming in Ammoudi bay. We were told to expect crystal clear water, a small island that you could swim to with a church perched on the middle and amazing views while you swim. As we reached Oia and saw the signs to the bay we didn't bat an eye lid as we walked down 206 large stairs (number TBC) to reach the water as all we could think of was diving in. It was after swimming as we packed up our things that we realized we now had to walk back up those stairs ... If this wasn't bad enough when we got to the stairs we looked up and saw nothing but smelly donkeys and their smelly poop lining the steps. But determined to reach the top again we made our way up only to be abruptly stopped by a donkey with a bad case of the runs sprayed across the path. Needless to say we decided to jump on the bus back to Fira and the comfort of our hotel and it's pool. Then after a quick (almost 5 hours) nana nap we popped to the local store to stock up on dips, bread, salami and a local delicacy of sardines in salt and oil which Jayden has surprisingly taken a liking to.