Greetings from the gorgious Greek island of Santorini!

We are about to go watch the sunset over the island cliffs and the Aegean Sea. Then we will eat some excellent Greek food, inlcuding the most important food groups in my life: olives, feta cheese, and tomatoes.

Yesterday was the whirlwind tour of Athens. The city employees decided to take a day off from their strike and so the historical sites were all open, the public transportation was running, etc. (they were striking all last week, and it looks like all next week too). So, I stood on the Acropolis. I walked through the Ancient Agora. I ate souvlaki and dolmades (grape leaves). I watched the people.

We're going to stay here for a few days, enjoying the volcano, the hot springs and the beaches. Then maybe the high monstaries of Meteora back on the mainland. Then home on Sunday.

Its wonderful!