The next day we headed off to the Akrotiri site with Lara and Carol leading the way
and after the talks we were able to visit the excavation first from a distance
and then after Dimitri
Suzanne and I
Valentina and Corey
Suzanne, Dimitri and Carol
and then the whole group (adding Lara, Luc, Johnny and Andreas) modeled helmets
we were allowed in to admire the site seeing broad views around the Xeste building
looking into the rooms
and the paths
and avenues
and into rooms
where it was possible to see wall detail
to the town square (actually a triangle)
and the steps to upstairs
pottery near a room
and a few more views
before seeing an overview map
and heading outside
past the flowers
and some of the local capers
before people gathered into cars
and headed to the black beach
where among the sales people
our swim continued
as Suzanne enjoyed the shore
and we noted a boat at sea before heading to a lunch where we forgot to take pictures but did hear from Professor Doumas about the purpose of clinking glasses before having a drink (it adds one more to the list of senses with which you can experience food).
After a break, we drove into the town of Fira and parked here
turning at this corner
and then saw a sunset
before going to Nikolas' restaurant in Fira (maybe the best on the island)
for a dinner of Greek salad
bread
white wine
water
chicken with lemon
and a vegetable dish.
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