A Greek Vacation - Exploring Oia, Santorini

After breakfast, we set out to explore Oia (pronounced ee-ya), one of the most beautiful parts of Santorini with the famous white-washed houses and blue dome churches.  

Cute little book shop.

Trying to block out that bright Santorini sun!

The kids had some coins which kept them entertained while walking around.

Everywhere we looked, the views were incredible!

This main pathway had lots of shops, restaurants, and cafes.

And mini domes.

Just one restaurant with a view.

Wouldn't mind enjoying lunch at that table!

I think I'll enjoy a coffee at that cliff-side table next time we're in Santorini. ;)

Little cheese ball eating some cashews.

Lunch time!

After lunch we headed back to our place so Benicio could take a nap.  Lina and Isandro decided to enjoy the view from the top terrace.

Looking sort of to the left and behind our place from the top terrace.

Isandro making his way up the tiny steps to join us.

A Greek Vacation - Santorini

We had to set our alarms for 5 a.m. on Monday morning to be ready to board the ferry to Santorini Island.  It departed at 7:25 in the morning and we arrived in Santorini about eight hours later.  Luckily we were early enough to snag a couch area with a table.

Photo from my phone of the kids and Manuel on the ferry.  Santorini, here we come!

Driving up the mountain after getting into our rental car in Santorini.

Looking out from the door of our place.  

Benicio is enjoying checking things out.  

Those teeny tiny steps went up to a top terrace with an amazing view, as if the view wasn't amazing enough already!

I think this guy approves!

Our view looking out!  Manuel picked a great place for us!

The kids enjoying a snack.

The view looking left from where we stayed.

Lots of cats in Santorini.  This one always came around when we were eating.  He must've been looking for handouts!

Evening view.

I was trying to get some evening shots with everything lit up.  It was so beautiful.  This was just outside the door of where we were staying.

Up on the top terrace about to enjoy some wine with Manuel.  Kids are in bed, time to relax!

And these are just the pictures I took in the first evening of our time in Santorini!