Last full day in Greece

I am a little sad. The islands are absolutly beautiful and today I was caught up in the romance of Santorini. I started out the day at a museum in town of archaeology, it made me feel part of a long human history and I also realized that my drama is quite insignificant in the scheme of things. Then I walked around the town ending up at the post office which is slightly more beurocratic than the US post but a good place to eavesdrop on conversations. The people in front of me were mailing clothes back to the UK and their wedding coordinator came in right behind me. She and her husband live on the island and make a living planning posh weddings for couples looking for the perfect romantic destination wedding. Santorini is the place and I found out why this evening. I met my greek friend Maria around six at the cable car and we rode it down to the old port where we had some greek coffe and discussed the differences/similarities between our cultures. We headed back up by cable car just after the sun went down and saw the beautiful colors of Santorini. Then we met her parents for a snack at a cafe on the Caldera and discussed politics over apple pie. They do a good apple pie in Greece...we must have stolen it from them. After the pie, Maria had to buy tickets for their return trip home and I went to the bakery for some dinner which I still haven't eaten. I figure I will eat when I am hungry as I have already spoiled my dinner with pie:) YUM! Have a wonderful Wednesday. I post again when I am back in Istanbul tomorrow night. good night from here
love
rtk