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MYKONOS: A week
of gyros and spectacular ocean views was a welcome getaway.
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I took advantage of the time between the end of classes and
the start of final exams to explore the Greek Isles with my amigo puertorriqueño, Gabriel. We spent a
day and a half in Athens, two in Mykonos, and two in Santorini. While I’ll
admit there’s a certain pleasure in touristic trips that revolve around taking
pictures in front of old churches, I enjoyed my time
in Greece because it was the complete opposite: high adrenaline, action-packed
and loaded with adventures you probably won’t tell to your mother.
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PARTHENON: A
temple dedicated to the goddess Athena located
atop the Acropolis, the citadel
of the Ancient Greeks of Athens.
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Καλλιμάρμαρο:
The ancient, white marble stadium where Olympic
athletes used to compete in the
nude.
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ISLAND HOPPING:
This huge ferry is a cheap way to travel and
provides spectacular views of the archipelago.
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ZOOM ZOOM: The
scooter and ATV were perfect for exploring the islands despite the cold. The
helmet would have been useful in a crash, but more than anything it kept my
ears warm!
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WINDMILLS: Built
by the Venetians in the 16th century,
they are an icon of the
Cyclades.
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DONKEY RIDE: A
novel means of climbing the steep cliffs of
Santorini and the only way to avoid
stepping in their dung.
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GYRO: We ate at
least a dozen of these, along with Greek salad,
tzatziki, and moussaka.
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ACTIVE VOLCANO:
Gabriel and I stand atop a steaming rock shortly
before swimming in the hot
springs heated by the lava.
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MISNOMER: Not
only did my teeth chatter for an hour after an icy swim
at “Paradise” Beach,
but the sea salt made my back really itchy.
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RED BEACH: These
soaring lava cliffs surround a beach of Gamecock Garnet sand.
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