The local people of Santorini

In touring around Santorini many a times asking when a certain generation passes away will Santorini traditions continue, to be reassured  that as long as tourism enjoys they will continue on their way of life .
As you know I never stop asking questions on this island and concerning the young fishermen on the island it has now been introduced that they can gain a licence to take people fishing in their boats .This is great for them as their life in competing with the big boys was forcing them into giving up fishing and working in other tourist sectors so check this out when you go to the island .
Over the years I hear a lot about the people who own the mules, I can only speak about the few I know in Oia yes they leave the mules for several hours in the sun and it does look cruel but we need to become aware that these men have grown up as farmers living off the land and for sure it was not in their daily program to be educated  as a young child the rights and wrongs of taking care of animals .They mean well and in their own way love and take care of their mules as it is a  very expensive animal which is their main means of income into the family home  .It is sad to say this but some of the local people believe that it should be the local government who should build shelter for the mules  to encourage a better awareness in the welfare of the mules .

This island and it's people are amazing in love of music and bringing communities together and it is handed down from generation to generations as I have been informed starting from learning to clean to peeling the potatoes to finally becoming one of the  cooks at church festivals They are amazing people and try to while on the island just say hello as I always do and you never know you might find out more than I .