On the afternoon that we would be going to Santorini, the director told us that we wanted to make sure we were on the top deck of the boat as we approached the island so that we could see the beautiful views of this most beautiful island. We took his advice.
Santorini is one of four islands in a circular formation, a caldera, formed by a huge volcanic eruption.
Here is what it looks like from a satellite.
Looks like snow on the mountains, but it is the famous Greek white-washed houses.
Getting closer. Santorini was the second island where our ship couldn't sail directly into the port and we had to take tender boats.
Once on Santorini, we would be taking cable cars to the top of Fira, the main town on the island, where we would have Mass at St. John the Baptist.
Getting ready.
Up we go!
Gorgeous Fira.
Going up some more to the church.
Father Michael gave a good homily about missing sheep and how when we're lost we need to surrender to Jesus.
One of the big advantages of this pilgrimage is that we are getting to see a lot. A corresponding disadvantage is that we don't get to stay anywhere for too long and such was the case with Santorini. After Mass, it was dark. We had to hurry down the mountain to catch a tender boat back to the ship. We weren't able to see much of Santorini or take our cruise director's advice to find a spot and sit quietly and just take in all of the beauty. A reason to return!
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