After hearing the roaring wind and lashing rain throughout the night, we weren't too hopeful for what the day would bring. So luckily we were prepared for the overcast sky and strong winds when we woke. Even the local roosters weren't crowing!
Nonetheless, we grabbed some bread and spreads and found a deserted restaurant on the edge of the cliff where we ate our breakfast, holding on tight to our food for the crazy wind. We headed to the bus stop and caught a bus to Akrotiri, ruins which are over 3000 years old. Half way there, loaded onto a bus and the rain lashing the windows, we were told that it is closed on Mondays.
We decided to return another day and sneakily stayed on the bus, instead disembarking at Perissa, a black sand beach practically at the end of the island. It felt as if we were at the end of the earth, high cliffs towering around us with the stormy ocean the only noise. It felt completely empty.
Walking around the tiny village, we were waved at by an Australian we had met at our hostel in Athens and a couple of his friends. They were having lunch at a nice Greek restaurant so we sat down and joined them, indulging in some tzatiki. Hilarious to find people in the tiny town, even more so to actually know them!
We stayed a while, joking with another fun Greek man, the owner of the restaurant who told us it had snowed in northern Greece! Going round the table telling each other what nationalities we were, the Greek owner came up out of nowhere and added in "and I am Greek! So six nationalities!" Cool guy, who made delicious food.
We caught the bus back into Fira, the main town where we are staying, admiring the incredible scenery that makes up the island, even catching a glimpse of a church perched in the most impossible location high, high up in the vertical cliffs! It looked unreachable and possibly the most impractical church in the world. I could see no explanation as to how to reach it. I also certainly wouldn't want to be there in the wind!
We headed to a local travel centre and booked tomorrows plans, the most we've booked in advance since we've been here! Next was home to escape the elements and finally relax after go-go-go'ing.
The wind finally died down and we went for another walk along the cliff edge, we just can't get enough! The scenery is beyond amazing. Unlike anything else I've ever seen. We had some dinner, stuffed tomato and peppers for me with some side potatoes which were probably the best of my life. Cooked in something to die for.
Back to the edge to catch the sunset but unfortunately it was too cloudy once again. Strolled around instead, admiring the volcano from above that we're off to visit tomorrow! Followed by some sailing to a couple of close islands, including a jump off the boat to swim in the hot springs. An obligatory donkey ride back up the giant hill to end.
Bring the sun, tomorrow!
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