So Monday was our 2 year anniversary so we decided to do something really fun and just try to really celebrate the fact that we have been married for two awesome years. We booked a sunset cruise on a wooden sailboat that included a trip to the volcano followed by swimming in the hot springs and watching the sunset while we ate a delicious Greek dinner. I didn't realize that on our relaxing anniversary I would be saving a life.
It was a perfect day for being on the water and we relaxed on the front of the boat and soaked up some rays. The first stop was the volcano hike which takes about 30 minutes to get to the top and because the lava rocks are black and because it was already a hot day, we were tired and sweaty at the top. The view was beautiful, although, we aren't entirely sure if it was worth it. We walked back down to our ship and then departed for the hot springs. This is where it gets interesting.
The captain of the ship made an announcement that there is no port at the hot springs and if you are not a good swimmer that you should stay on the boat because it is around a 100 meter swim each direction to the hot springs. It was also announced that there are no lifegaurds on board. It was stressed that "good swimmers only" should go. Jared and I, because we are both extremely fit, young, and sexy people (joke), decided to take our chances. The swim to the hot springs was pretty easy, I thought. Jared made it as well, but he had to take a break or two along the way. We walked through the hot springs for a moment when I asked Jared if he was ready to go back. He said he was so we walked until it got too deep and then began our swim. I noticed Jared was making his way over to the rocks on the side and then he grabbed on to them and said "I'm not going to make it." His breathing was pretty fast and he said that his arms were completely locked up and that there was no way. We were still about 50 meters from the boat at this point. I started to cheer him on telling him that he could do it. He would venture out from the rocks for a couple of seconds and then swim right back a little panicky. I told him to get on my back and that I could carry him. He hopped on from the rock and we both sank and I came up laughing. I told him to hold onto me and I would keep him up. We did that about half of the way, but I was getting pretty exhausted. I had him lay on his back and I put both hands under him and held him up and used only my legs to keep us both above water for the rest of the way to the boat. The crewman noticed that we were coming so he threw me a life preserver and Jared grabbed on and we made it the rest of the way.
The hot springs are tucked a little ways back behind the white church.We boarded the boat and I asked Jared "Did I save your life? Because it's on my life list to save a life" and then he said "You probably did. I never would have made it." He was feeling a little embarrassed, I think, so we talked about it and what happened and we came to the conclusion that it was because of the cold, deep water and his fear crippled him. Jared also claims that he was stung by multiple jellyfish and Gnargles grabbed his legs and pulled him under.
When we had recovered from the incident the food was ready, which is so good because I was STARVED. I actually filled my plate twice. Don't judge. It was delicious. They served us roast pork with Greek salad and feta cheese along with fresh bread and roast potatoes and rice. Talking about it makes me hungry. Along with dinner we got a beautiful sunset and some awesome picture opportunities.
Other than our awesome anniversary and my heroic moment (gloating, I know) we spent our week completely relaxed with a balanced schedule of work and play. We spent a lot of time on our 4-wheeler going from place to place and we spent some time at beach restaurants enjoying our evenings. On Sunday we went snorkeling by the volcano, which was neat, but in comparison to Belize it wasn't anything too special. Jared had no problem swimming then... ;-)
Now we are preparing to leave Santorini. It is bitter-sweet in some ways, but mostly sweet. We get to go home! We are having ferry problems because a lot of the companies are on strike, but I will include all of that in another blog. For now I have to go and sort those issues out!
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