Farewell Naxos – Back to Santorini.  A Little Oasis in Messaria and Volcano and Sunset Tour.

Farewell Naxos – Back to Santorini. A Little Oasis in Messaria and Volcano and Sunset Tour.

This morning we are catching the Blue Star Delos to Santorini. Another favourite ship and one of the largest in the Blue Star fleet. It is busy and the boarding is chaotic. I repeat our mantra “Stick together and show no mercy” to the GA’s. “Don’t worry Grandma” says Macy. “I’ll just get out my…

Sikinos – A Breath of Fresh Air – and a Gust of Wind!

Sikinos – A Breath of Fresh Air – and a Gust of Wind!

We are awoken by the sound of a loud clattering as the wind batters the chairs on the terrace. The Meltemi is at full pelt at the moment.  Margarita had told us that this strong wind that blows across the Aegean has been here for 15 weeks which is very unusual. It wasn’t like this…

Arrival on Santorini: Let the Old Lady Sit Down!

Arrival on Santorini: Let the Old Lady Sit Down!

Here begins our little island hop in the Cyclades with my husband Peter and three of my teenage grandchildren, Ebonee, Macy and Maddox. Before travelling, my thoughts were a mixture of excitement and trepidation. I want this to be a fabulous holiday for them all but was anticipating a potentially challenging airport experience.  I know…

Santorini – A Whistle Stop Tour. Akrotiri and a Sunset Volcano Boat Trip

Santorini – A Whistle Stop Tour. Akrotiri and a Sunset Volcano Boat Trip

This is a very rushed post as I try finish up a trip that I did in 2015. Compiled almost 7 years to the day! Here we are back on Santorini where we first began our island hopping trip to Naxos, Iraklia, Schinoussa, Koufonissi and Amorgos – the latter being added in at the last…