Fira, which you can see disappearing into the distance above, has a handful of vegan options and we visited one of them during our stay. Falafeland is a quick and casual spot with labelled vegan options, just off the main drag.

I did not have my wits about me when it came to photographing this meal – Dr HH’s wrap is barely in the picture above and I completely forgot to snap mine. I must have been hungry!

Anyway, I ordered the original wrap, while Dr HH got the volcano wrap, which was the same but with a bit of spicy sauce (though not enough, he lamented). The falafel was green and herby looking, but not the most flavoursome I’ve had. It was pleasant but not a falafel spot that would stop me in my tracks.

The potato chunks were very good though! They were crispy and well seasoned, and were a real highlight.

Filled up, if not bowled over, we set off for another afternoon of adventuring. This time we joined a boat trip out to the volcano of Santorini. It was a lovely journey out to it, and a bit of an exposed climb to the top, but well worth it. Brace yourself though – this is an active volcano! It hasn’t erupted for a very long time, and it was in no danger at all of erupting when we were there, but nevertheless I enjoyed feeling like a daredevil for hiking up an active volcano and peering in the grassy-looking crater.