I don't know what I expected of this Saga singles holiday but it has been a lovely experience sharing adventures with 36 like minded people. Santorini was at the top of Jan's bucket list and I had always wanted to visit the site of the massive eruption that could have been the basis of the story of the Flood. Jan would have been disappointed with the reality of the island especially Oia which I visited this morning. Oia is a beautiful extended village on the northern headland of Santorini (the iconic photo of Santorini is taken here) but it has been spoiled by being turned into a Mecca of shops selling overpriced tourist tat and is a must see site for all the visiting cruise ships, I had a walk around and left on the next available bus.
Getting away from the tourist traps there is plenty to see and do, I can recommend visits to Akrotiri - a partially excavated 4000 year old town that was buried in volcanic ash just like Pompeii and the Museum of Prehistoric Thera has wall paintings rescued from the excavations as well as other finds. The island also has walking trails which are well worth seeking out, I managed a 10 mile walk yesterday with another intrepid Saga lout, the walk took in the highest point on the island which was quite interesting when we lost the marked trail on a very steep mountainside but we survived and celebrated with a pint of Alpha.
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Today is the last day, we fly home tomorrow so just tonight's farewell party to look forward to.
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