Wednesday, June 2nd, 1999
Today we rented a jeep and toured
the island of Santorini. Making a wide circumnavigation on poorly marked roads,
we stop along the way to view interesting sites. Niki's happy because the jeep
has no top and allows her to take in some sun.
We stop at a restaurant along
to coast. In front of us is a beautiful black sand beach. The waiters name is
Nick and he informs us that he has a brother in Chicago that works at the Greek
Islands.
We head back to the Esperas
and spend the rest of the afternoon lounging around the pool, playing cards, and
of course, enjoying some of the local beverages.
Dinner reservations at
Ambrosia. Said to be the finest restaurant on the island, Ambrosia is a very
small and romantic place. Seating for about 25 people overlooks the water far
below. Our waitress's name is Zoe and she is from Yugoslavia. As the war
in Yugoslavia was still underway during our visit, Zoe provided some very
interesting personal insight into her opinions of the conflict. For dinner, Dad
and I have lamb with caper leaves. Absolutely incredible!!
