Well, surprise surprise, I'm in Oia, on the island of Santorini! This was truly a last minute decision, and even I am amazed to have made it here! After making it through bogus flight reservations and lost baggage, I finally made it to Athens with Mary, spent an afternoon and evening at the Acropolis and surrounding sights, then flew into Santorini! The hectic travel stress quickly abated, and we found ourselves in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Unmistakably Greek, Santorini is an island of fava beans, vineyards, and cliff side towns so white that sunglasses are a must! The mix of white houses with the blue domes' of the churches make for quite a sight, especiallyOptional background of sea and distant islands. We have thoroughly enjoyed the visit here, and I think that of my trip, the Greeks seem the most charming and kind, not in a touristy "nice for your money" way, but genuinely excited to share the culture! Also, the food is tops, with fresh ingredients that are left to speak for themselves, accompanied by olive oil and fresh bread! From here we go back to Athens for one night, then back to Spain, where I will spend my last few days before flying home on the 7th! It's crazy to almost be at the end of an adventure I had been dreaming of and planning for many years, but when Mary asked me things I would change to try to improve, the list was short, and when she asked three places I think are necessary for all to see, I struggled to narrow down my list... That's the sign of a successful trip in my book! Signing off from paradise, hopefully to actually put some pictures up tomorrow!