This morning we left Iraklio via the "Flying Cat IV" hydrofoil. After a smooth and pleasant two-hour ride we arrived at Santorini. A driver was waiting for us to take us to the Fotinos Cave House, where we'll stay for the next three and a half days.
Our van driver was what one might describe as a "character". Cursing mainly in Greek, but with a definite mastery of at least three other languages, he shook his fist and made other somewhat rude gestures in the direction of anyone and everyone he perceived to not be moving quickly enough.
Darting through the narrow streets, when stuck behind hesitant left-turning vehicles, he would frequently roar past them on the left, leaving grumbled curses, possibly the evil eye, and astonished other drivers in his wake. When not covering our eyes out of fear as we hurtled around blind corners and passed oncoming vehicles with inches to spare, we were howling with laughter at this man's masterful performance.
We arrived without a scratch.
John
Our van driver was what one might describe as a "character". Cursing mainly in Greek, but with a definite mastery of at least three other languages, he shook his fist and made other somewhat rude gestures in the direction of anyone and everyone he perceived to not be moving quickly enough.
Darting through the narrow streets, when stuck behind hesitant left-turning vehicles, he would frequently roar past them on the left, leaving grumbled curses, possibly the evil eye, and astonished other drivers in his wake. When not covering our eyes out of fear as we hurtled around blind corners and passed oncoming vehicles with inches to spare, we were howling with laughter at this man's masterful performance.
We arrived without a scratch.
John
What a hair-raising ride! Hope you can soothe your shattered nerves with sun, surf, and wine. Enjoy!
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