It was time to go to Santorini to see how the scanning project was progressing and so I went to the airport to catch my flight. The highlight was certainly the food starting with peanuts
and a bloody Mary
followed by water and wine
and a roll.
The multitude of silverware suggested that it was going to be a large meal
even after the silver was arranged.
I began with the mushroom soup because the other appetizers were non-vegetarian which was fine because there was too much food.
Next came another roll
a vegetable plate
and a salad
before the main course which didn't look so well but was spiced very nicely
and then fruit and cheese course
before we concluded with a dessert sundae
and a cup of decaf all of which settled me in for a long night's sleep (well, at least a few hours)
The next morning came very quickly but was accompanied by juice
fruit
and a croissant
before I got to Athens airport with enough time
to take the obligatory phone booth picture
before I got to the Hotel Akrotiri and took these pictures of the bathroom
and the room
before heading down to the snack bar to get this water
and join Szymon and Benedict
Matt
Mike
and Tim
and take this self portrait
before heading to the archaeological site where we saw the various storage bins
that Andreas maintains
and as we explored
conversations ensued
as we saw more
before heading back to the lab and watching scanning begin
Back at the hotel, I admired the scenery
as Szymon and Tim thought out the strategy
and this sailboat perched in the sea
causing us to begin the walk to the Red Beach where the snack bar gave us a direction
before we reached the beach
as Ben and Matt considered going in
while I was admired the backdrop
and then took some pictures of the water coming in
and the background
followed by more water
and more backgrounds
focusing on the ocher as the ancients must have done when constructing the frescoes.
Meanwhile, Matt did his sugar cookie thing to assure he went back into the water.
Sitting on the porch watching the sea pass by, I had a local beer
as the sailboat perched
and I recorded the bus stop sign
and the signs of the local snack bar.
After a long drive that ended in town, we found the Nicholas restaurant
where all were prepared for a good meal
chosen from the specials of the day
and involving appetizers
a lovely vegetarian disk consisting of artichokes and potatoes
and chicken among other entrees.
Next day, I awoke to admire the view once more
and the cactus outside my room
before heading down for this breakfast.
The day continued at the lab with these pieces
which had to be placed on the scanner in turn and scanned
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