This afternoon I took the bus to Akrotiri to see the archeological site of town that was destroyed by volcanic explosion nearly 4,000 years ago, but survived enough to be dug up now. I took photos of the landscape so you can see the height of the ash and pyroclastic fallout from that explosion. Lucky for us, there was a water way that, over time, eroded and exposed this town.
Im going to upload the pictures and put notes on just a few of them for now. Im tired but happy. Ive covered every site on my list. Perhaps the biggest thrill was walking amongst the building of this archeological dig. I sat on a bench and just breathed it all in. And I got away with touching a few walls. *chuckling outloud* I did stop to ask a guard when they continue with the dig (February) and if they take volunteers. At first he said yes but when I said I wanted to do this he explained that only university people from many countries can be part of the dig. I took photo of display that identifies the key university of Athens. When I am home I am going
I think tomorrow Ill hang out on the beach, so this might be last blog for a few days. If I get bored, Ill grab a bus to Fira and upload latest pics. Still from people back home....
