Santorini – Almost Heaven

[ckii96]

Roaming Around the Streets of Fira

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This street is the women's favourite.

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The streets are clean and cosy to roam around.

For more pictures and travelogue on Roaming Around the Streets of Fira, please go to Santorini – Almost Heaven: Roaming Around the Streets of Fira (http://ckgoplaces.blogspot.com/2007/11/santorini-almost-heaven-roaming-around.html). :)

[mki88]

Whoa really nice. Love the street and the feel walking onto it. Lovely scene.

Visited your blog and thanks for sharing.

[noordin]

I Googled, it's Greece. :) Lovely place, from your description.

[ckii96]

Whoa really nice. Love the street and the feel walking onto it. Lovely scene.

Visited your blog and thanks for sharing.
Thanks mki88. You're very welcome. :)

I Googled, it's Greece. :) Lovely place, from your description.
Hi uncle noordin, this is the most visited island in the Aegean Sea. It's also known as Thira to the local Greeks.

[Alan_drg]

I Googled, it's Greece. :) Lovely place, from your description.

Might be the lost Atlantis Island too :cool:

[ckii96]

Might be the lost Atlantis Island too :cool:
Some theories say so, but there's no prove.

[ckii96]

Gazing at the Sea in Fira

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No matter you are on a cruise ship or under the umbrella at the hotel balcony, Fira is as beautiful at it is.

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Sailing away from heaven.

For more pictures and travelogue on Gazing at the Sea in Fira, please go to Santorini – Almost Heaven: Gazing at the Sea in Fira (http://ckgoplaces.blogspot.com/2007/11/santorini-almost-heaven-gazing-at-sea.html). :)

[nfariz8]

nice shots and looks like a nice place! :D

[ckii96]

nice shots and looks like a nice place! :D
Thanks. :) It is an excellent place for vacation indeed.

[ckii96]

The Southern Crosses in Fira

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The white dome that looks like the head of 'Pinhead'.

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The white onion.

For more pictures and travelogue on the Southern Crosses in Fira, please visit Santorini – Almost Heaven: The Southern Crosses in Fira (http://ckgoplaces.blogspot.com/2007/12/santorini-almost-heaven-southern.html). :)

[ckii96]

The Golden Hour at Fira

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The clouds have also caught the golden glow.

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You can imagine how strong the sea breeze is by looking at the swaying trees.

For more pictures and travelogue on the Golden Hour at Fira, please visit Santorini – Almost Heaven: The Golden Hour at Fira (http://ckgoplaces.blogspot.com/2007/12/santorini-almost-heaven-golden-hour-at.html). :)

[hamlaww]

Satorini ... actually how far it is from Athen .. ? I was there 2 times ..but on the busines trip ..:redface:

[ckii96]

Satorini ... actually how far it is from Athen .. ? I was there 2 times ..but on the busines trip ..:redface:
Hi hamlaww, it's about an hour by plane, 4 hours by high-speed jet vessel, and 9 hours by normal ferry.

[hamlaww]

Hi hamlaww, it's about an hour by plane, 4 hours by high-speed jet vessel, and 9 hours by normal ferry.

Well that was a long journey to me ... I was in Patras when I was there... Nothing interesting there except that bridge and 3 hour drive from Athens....:(

[ckii96]

Well that was a long journey to me ... I was in Patras when I was there... Nothing interesting there except that bridge and 3 hour drive from Athens....:(
Ya, I was in Patras for some official matters too. Other than the Rion-Anterion bridge, you gotta go to the outskirt to look for Delphi.

[ckii96]

Fira Sunset and After Dark

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The onset of the sunset scene.

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For those who fancy night activities, life has just begun in Fira.

For more pictures and travelogue on the Fira Sunset and After Dark, please visit Santorini – Almost Heaven: Fira Sunset and After Dark (http://ckgoplaces.blogspot.com/2007/12/santorini-almost-heaven-fira-sunset-and.html). :)

[joyce]

Wow...sure feels like heaven! Makes me wanna take another holiday.....:)

Thanks for sharing! Enjoyed it!

[ckii96]

Wow...sure feels like heaven! Makes me wanna take another holiday.....:)

Thanks for sharing! Enjoyed it!
Thanks, Joyce. You're very welcome. :)

[ckii96]

Strolling the Streets in Oia

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The streets are elaborately decorated with bougainvilleas.

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You won't miss this colourful building in Oia.

For more pictures and travelogue on Strolling the Streets in Oia, please visit Santorini – Almost Heaven: Strolling the Streets in Oia (http://ckgoplaces.blogspot.com/2007/12/santorini-almost-heaven-strolling.html). :)

[ckii96]

The Cliffs and the Sea in Oia

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My breath was taken away!

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This is so surreal!

For more pictures and travelogue on the Cliffs and the Sea in Oia, please visit Santorini – Almost Heaven: The Cliffs and the Sea in Oia (http://ckgoplaces.blogspot.com/2007/12/santorini-almost-heaven-cliffs-and-sea.html). :)

[ckii96]

The Domes and the Bells in Oia

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For more pictures and travelogue on the Domes and the Bells in Oia, please visit Santorini – Almost Heaven: The Domes and the Bells in Oia (http://ckgoplaces.blogspot.com/2007/12/santorini-almost-heaven-domes-and-bells.html). :)

[AhMah]

Aahh!...ckii96

Thanks for bringing us one step closer to heaven!...view wise at least :)

What lens you use for your travels?

[na7ure]

Love the sceneries and your photos. :cool:

BTW, how much you've spent for this trip. :?

I might wanna bring my wife go too ;)

[albert8112]

beautiful & captivating series. and the scenery is amazingly beautiful and romantic.:rolleyes::cool:

thanks for sharing

[ckii96]

Love the sceneries and your photos. :cool:

BTW, how much you've spent for this trip. :?

I might wanna bring my wife go too ;)
Hi Na7ure, thanks. :) I was on a 4-week trip to Istanbul, Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and Patras. I spent about RM14k inclusive of air tickets. With the present hike in Euro, I think you have to add in another 5%. I would say 60-70% of the expenses are on accommodation, so you can check out the quality and prices at Booking.com (http://www.booking.com/). :)

beautiful & captivating series. and the scenery is amazingly beautiful and romantic.:rolleyes::cool:

thanks for sharing
Thanks, albert8112. :) You're very welcome.

Aahh!...ckii96

Thanks for bringing us one step closer to heaven!...view wise at least :)

What lens you use for your travels?
You're welcome, AhMah. I brought along my Nikkors 17-35mm f/2.8, 28-70mm f/2.8, 105mm f/2.8 Micro and Tokina 12-24mm f/4.

[ckii96]

The Barriers in Oia

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A gate with a view.

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The archway of the believers.

For more pictures and travelogue on the Barriers in Oia, please visit Santorini – Almost Heaven: The Barriers in Oia (http://ckgoplaces.blogspot.com/2008/01/santorini-almost-heaven-barriers-in-oia.html). :)

[ckii96]

The Sunset at Oia

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The commencement.

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The finale.

For more pictures and travelogue on the Sunset at Oia, please visit Santorini – Almost Heaven: The Sunset at Oia (http://ckgoplaces.blogspot.com/2008/01/santorini-almost-heaven-sunset-at-oia.html). :)

[desaintlights]

wah.... i really love this place....

[ckii96]

wah.... i really love this place....
You must go there yourself one day.

[ckii96]

The Volcano at Nea Kameni

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The Odysseas.

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This is still an active volcano, so there may be an eruption anytime!

For more pictures and travelogue on the Volcano at Nea Kameni, please visit Santorini – Almost Heaven: The Volcano at Nea Kameni (http://ckgoplaces.blogspot.com/2008/01/santorini-almost-heaven-volcano-at-nea.html). :)

[macropixman]

Hi Na7ure, thanks. :) I was on a 4-week trip to Istanbul, Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and Patras. I spent about RM14k inclusive of air tickets. With the present hike in Euro, I think you have to add in another 5%. I would say 60-70% of the expenses are on accommodation, so you can check out the quality and prices at Booking.com (http://www.booking.com/). :)


Thanks, albert8112. :) You're very welcome.


You're welcome, AhMah. I brought along my Nikkors 17-35mm f/2.8, 28-70mm f/2.8, 105mm f/2.8 Micro and Tokina 12-24mm f/4.



Were you travelling on your own or on a group tour?
Is it a safe place to travel on your own or as a couple all on our own?
RM 14K for 4 weeks is actually quite reasonable.
Do we really need 4 weeks or can we see all the places you mentioned in a lot less time say 2 days in each place only?
Thanks for your information.. and for sharing this wonderful place. Am thinking of going there with my soul partner....

[kalvinkhoo]

Woah!!
i wan go ther!!!i wan go ther!!!i wan go ther!!! :adore::adore::adore::adore::adore:

[ckii96]

Were you travelling on your own or on a group tour?
Is it a safe place to travel on your own or as a couple all on our own?
RM 14K for 4 weeks is actually quite reasonable.
Do we really need 4 weeks or can we see all the places you mentioned in a lot less time say 2 days in each place only?
Thanks for your information.. and for sharing this wonderful place. Am thinking of going there with my soul partner....
Hi macropixman, I was on my own free and easy trip as I wanted more time for photography.

There is no danger or annoyance of assault by pick-pocketing is an annoyance in all the touristy places in Europe.

If you are just planning for a sight-seeing trip with less concern for photography, 2 weeks should be able to cover 80% of the places I mentioned. :)

Woah!!
i wan go ther!!!i wan go ther!!!i wan go ther!!! :adore::adore::adore::adore::adore:
I hope you can make it there soon. :)