This short story is also set in Greece, “Making an Entrance in Santorini“. As with my other short stories this is from our travels. My short stories differ from my regular posts as they share some of our many mishaps and some of us just experiencing new places and new things. I hope you enjoy!
Steve and I do enjoy a ferry ride while in Greece. It is an inexpensive way to get from one island to another. The hustle and bustle while getting on is complimented by the mindless relaxing once aboard. While aboard I enjoy going outside and gazing at the tranquil blue of the Aegean Sea while feeling the occasional mist waft aboard. The small islands appear and disappear while I scan them to see which one I might want to visit next. I watch in amazement when pulling up to port seeing how quickly cars and people disembark and embark.
Last fall I was feeling pretty comfortable taking a ferry to and from various islands. This was our third trip to Greece and we had about half a dozen ferry trips under our belt so felt comfortable in knowing our way around and what to expect.
This particular day, we were traveling from Naxos to Santorini. It was a beautiful day with clear blue skies and a warm sun. Once close to Santorini, we went to grab our luggage and prepare for disembarking. Expertly the ferry pulled into the port. The ramp was lowered and passengers were on their way.
I grabbed my luggage, ready to go. Steve was still searching for his bag so, as to get out of the way, I got in line and decided to meet him on shore. With my luggage in tow, I confidently stepped onto the metal ramp. To my horror, within two steps, down I went with a thump! My feet slid out from under me and I flipped onto my back. Legs in the air, and thoroughly humiliated, I struggled to get upright. I was silently cursing myself for wearing my cute flat shoes instead of sneakers. Immediately at least four Greek gentleman jumped to my assistance and helped me up. Assuring I was ok, one gentleman pulled my bags and another escorted me down the plank. This type of courtesy I have experienced only in Greece! Red faced with embarrassment I kept repeating “efcharisto, thank you, efcharisto”.
Once my husband caught up with me I explained what had happen. Glad I was okay and knowing how ungraceful I am, he quipped, “it’s just like you to make a grand entrance to Santorini!”
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If you want to read more detail about this trip and read more of my short stories, you can click on the following links!!
What’s Souvlaki?- A Greek Travel Short Story
The Promendade- A Santorini, Greece Short Story
A grand entrance, indeed! Even for the accident, at least you can look back and laugh on it! The Greek men surely helped you out like the gentlemen they were!
It was quite the scene! Greek men certainly are gentlemanly!!
Glad you weren’t hurt. A year ago I was preparing to go to Greece, Mykonos and Santorini after stops in Rome and Athens. Memories are very present, with indeed those ferry transports a bit chaotic, even for islands claiming to be luxury destinations.
To me they appear to be the definition of organized chaos but they always seem to come through!
Oh no! I’m glad you weren’t hurt. Certainly makes for a fun story to tell now that you can look back and laugh at it!
Yes it is! I definitely am not known for my grace!
Grand entrance indeed! You always have such great stories.
I seem to create stories without trying!
That’s a wonderful talent!
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Yes it is!
that is quite an entrance; but on the positive side, the rest of your day could only get better!
That is true!!
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I’m glad to hear you wasn’t hurt with your grand entrance. I guess it could have only got better from here. Look forward to hearing about it.
The only thing hurt was my pride!!
Great story! Great photos. The water really is incredibly blue.
The Aegean Sea is the prettiest blue water I have ever seen!
Glad to hear that you weren’t hurt. It does make for a funny story though!
Only my pride hurt! Hoping I’m. Not on anyones video with my gracefulness!
When traveling unexpected adventures happen. You handled it well and the greek gentleman. Happy to hear you were not injured.
It was quite the surprise!!
Euharisto. Great photos, too.
Thank you!!
Thanks for the story and the photos. Now I’m desperate to do it. Without the slipping over bit, though.
Yea, slipping was not my best momment!