Our first adventure – the climbing of Mt. Thera.
On the way up a stray dog befriended us. He became known as “Baxter”. He enjoyed the climb with us and departed happily afterward.

Dan Drees and JT Krohe take some pics from halfway up Mt. Thera

Dan Drees, Barry Edwards. Greece 2006

Finally reached the top . Barb, Anna and Baxter.

Barb and JT victorious

Our next adventure consisted of sailing to 3 locations: A volcanic island, the gorgeous small isle of Therasia and a last trip to swim in a bay that “contrains the fountain of youth”.
What it actually contained was a lot of jellyfish! Several passengers got stung.

A very serene picture of Anna taken by Dan Drees

I love this picture that I accidentally took with the exposure set too high. It really captures the sun and color of Greece.

Dan spots the volcanic island.

The volcanic island.

Dan, Barry and JT ready for the next adventure.

Barry Edwards, Dan Drees and JT Krohe… a looooong way from Cleveland

Next stop -Therasia. Kind of like Gilligan’s Island with some shops on it – and the BEST gyros ever.
I mean, EVER.

Dan waded out in the crystal clear water to take this picture. I was specifically saying at that moment, “This is the BEST! I will always remember this very moment for the rest of my life”.

JT Krohe beachside on the small village of Therasia, Greece. Orders some seafood.

Not so sure about that seafood!

Getting ready to roll out of Therasia

Leaving Therasia, we stopped to swim in the “Fountain of Youth” with some unwanted jellyfish. Nursing some wounds, we head back to Santorini.

This is a hotel built into the mountain. Wish we could’ve stopped and checked it out.

Back at our hotel in Santorini, JT catches up on some reading in the sun.

Dan Drees, Barry Edwards – Shopping in Santorini.
This led to a fairly wild night out in Fira, Santorini

Barry and Barb after dinner in Fira

Our first day in Mykonos.
As if our trip couldn’t get any better, we get a gorgeous room overlooking the Aegean Sea.
Dan made sure I turned the label on the beer to face the camera.

JT Krohe pondering life’s intricacies.

Dan and I got scooters and explored the island and beaches while JT went snorkling.

The ending to a perfect day.

Eventually we all decided to go out to Paradise Beach for the day and evening.
For JT, make that, “day, evening and next morning”.

Watching JT. He just made things very interesting.

JT pulls out his ultra-cool shades for the first time and demands that we call him, “Rick”. He insists that these shades make him 110% cooler.
He proved us right.

“Rick” scopes the beachside techno bar. In particular the blonde in the middle. He predicts that he’ll be dancing with her within minutes.

This guy’s also getting the vibes from our blonde friend. In fact, he’s really feeling it.

“Rick” busting his moves.

JT strikes again.

Dan Drees enjoying the local flavor of Paradise Beach in Mykonos. This photo just cracks me up every time I look at it.

After JT was done getting his groove on in the club, he made his way to the next beach side bar where he met three new friends from a nearby island.

“Rick” makes another appearance. He wasn’t seen again until morning.

The next day consisted of casual shopping and dining in several small Mykonos cities.

Barry Edwards enjoys the sunset at the Irish Pub next to the hotel room. Gazing out at the Aegean sea puts it all in perspective. Who’da thought there would be an Irish pub in Mykonos?
Photo by JT

Our attempt at crashing a mountain side wedding in Mykonos didn’t pan out as planned, but we did have fun at the accompanying restaurant.

Our final evening in Mykonos. What a beautiful island.
Next… on to Athens!

Barry Edwards, JT Krohe and Dan Drees in front of the Partheneon in Athens, Greece.

This one’s framed on my wall

The Acropolis is always under a state of re-construction and can be seen from nearly anywhere in Athens.
And Athens is BIG, I tell you.

I think this is the Agora.. but I forget.

The Ampitheatre – part of the Acropolis.

Anna, Dan, JT and Barry at the top of the Acropolis

Barb and Anna looking beautiful with the very vast and congested Athens in the background.
Athens sprawls out like that in all directions to the horizon.

JT Krohe took this picture of Barry Edwards taking a picture. The Acropolis always looming in the background.

Dan Drees, Anna and JT Krohe in front of the Parthenon.

Barry Edwards around back side of Parthenon

Dan Drees pretending to touch the Parthenon. They are very vigilant about people not touching anything as the acids from our hands eventually take a toll on the ruins.

JT Krohe and Barry Edwards in front of the Parthenon

Dan in front of part of the Acropolis

JT, Dan and Barry sit at one of their favorite restaurants.
We came back for our last dinner here. It has an upper level outdoor dining area where we feasted like ancient Greeks with the Acropolis gorgeously lit up in the background.

JT Krohe and Barry Edwards in a park in Athens.

Archway to the Temple of Zeus

Part of the Temple of Zeus

Our last night in Athens, Greece consisted of several stops for appetizers (and Uzo) that culminated in an authentic Greek dinner and dancing.

JT Krohe, Anna and Dan Drees

I had to get a couple shots of the band’s singer in here. Absolutely gorgeous… and an incredible voice as well.

For the record, Barb took this picture.

Dan busts a move with the entertainers. After dinner, the audience is prompted to participate in the entertainment.
And… unfortunately this is the end for our 2006 trip to Santorini, Myknos and Athens, Greece.

antio