Oia

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Being unable to decide whether to stay in Imerovigli of Oia  we settled on both. In Oia we stayed at Zoe Aegeas a collection of apartments and studios around the caldera.  This is the Aegeas group, 1  apartment and 2 studios around a common courtyard.  The steps lead up over the roof of the house and on to the marble path which runs through the town.
The houses in Oia tend to be brighter in colour that elsewhere.  Yannis at Zoe Aegeas tells us there is an official palate of traditional colours to choose from.  At Zoe they choose from the more dramatic end of the range.   As well as the brightest of blue and ochre they have wonderful rust coloured houses.
Fashion Shoot

Many visitors stop along the path to look over the wall and smile at our little enclave.  This morning there were more than the usual number of admirers.
Jean and I enjoy a glass of local wine before going out for a last supper at '1800'

Excellent wine is produce here.  The volcanic soil being ideal even protecting the roots from disease.  Grapes on the  hundred year old vines are protected by baskets from the heat, the dryness and the wind.

 
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