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Donkey rides through Santorini

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seleanor

seleanor

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This is one of the main tourist attractions on the island! You can take a donkey all the way up or all the way down this long and twisty ledge. This is how the original islanders used to do it in the old days, and still do now!

 
The animals are amazing, the way they keep their grip on the pathway. I had a mild panic attack the first time I ever rode one, but I calmed down once I realized the animal had the situation under control. I was young lol.
 
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