Santorini Steps

by Carla Parris

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Santorini Steps

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Carla Parris

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SANTORINI STEPS is a digital photograph by Carla Parris.

Santorini is a spectacularly beautiful Greek island with volcanic roots.

As pictured here, the town of Fira is located high above the port. There are three ways of getting between the two places: by cable car, on the back of a donkey, or on foot, on all 588 steps built into the caldera.

Although I resorted to the latter, when the cable car lines were very long and we were at risk of literally missing the boat if we waited for it to take us to our awaiting cruise ship, I do not recommend it! If you happen to be walking on the steps at the end of the day, you will not only be sharing the steps with unhappy donkeys who are not at all fond of pedestrians, who have a mind of their own and are often not under the control of their riders, as at any time of day, but you will have to dodge where they have left their calling card on the steps all day long!

This image was taken as we sailed away from this beautiful island in the Aegean Sea. I enjoyed seeing where we had just hiked down, and thought this view gave a great perspective on the elevated position of Fira.

Interestingly, when we had approached the island earlier that morning, we had the impression of snow covered hills. It was only as we got closer that we discerned that what we had been seeing were the white buildings of Oia and Thira.

The position of the towns affords spectacular views of the Mediterranean, and of the caldera, which gives evidence of Santorini's volcanic origins. And Santorini sunsets are legendary! It is a beautiful place which is not to be missed!!

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August 20th, 2012

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