Zorba the Greek has landed in Santorini

Hello all:

I made it from Istanbul to Santorini without a hitch. Some final thoughts on Istanbul. The city was alive with history. A couple of things I would plan for if I was to go again. Take lots of money for getting around. The transit system is very small compared to the population of the city. The buses are sporadic at best, they are crowded, and everyone (including me) has BO. The metro line is good if you are staying close to it, and the sites you want to see are near by. With that said, the people appear to be friendly. I was taken a couple of times by taxi drivers, but what the hey. The city definitely has a third world feel to it. It wants to be Western Europe, but it is not there. The airport is efficient and clean. That was good.

I arrived in Santorini and checked into my room with about an hour to see the sunset. This island is spectacular to say the least! Every thing that I have read, or that Mandy on Julianna have said is correct. In fact, words don't even come close to the views. It is awesome, plain and simple. I awoke this morning and took the bus to Oia. That is the village where the majority of the photographs are taken. There is a photo shoot with every step. That is not an exaggeration. I got to see the Cats of Santorini that Kellye mentioned. They are everywhere, sunning, living the good cat life.

I have some great pictures. However, I did not know that I could bring my lap top to the Internet cafe in town. I will try to up load some of them tomorrow. Also, tomorrow I head to the beach!

Now, onto the best Greek tradition, siesta!

Scot