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We arrived by ferry, when we stepped off the boat we were bombarded by locals trying to sell us the "best deal" on their hotel or car rental service. I looked all around me trying to find a way out of the hustle. We flagged down a taxi and threw our things in back with the exception of our camera equipment which was strapped to us at all times. The taxi driver cruised up the mighty cliff switchbacks and I watched out the window as the giant blue Aegean sea became even more vast as we cruised from the port to the top of the cliff. It was breathtaking in every sense of the word. Chris and I both sat in silence as we looked out of our respective windows in awe at the sight before us. It was a moment of abandonment, freedom and wanderlust. I wanted to take my camera out and shoot out the window, but I knew this was a moment just between God and I. It was was one of those rare moments where my camera wouldn't do the experience any kind of justice. So I just kept it for the small pockets of my heart.
When the driver dropped us at where we were staying I was a bit skeptical. He let us off on a small road in front of a very humble hotel front. Chris and I were doubting our internet find as we walked in to see the front desk. It was an old worn down office with old remnants of Greek history, it smelled musky and dust floated in the air. The man at the front desk offered to walk us to our "apartment" as he called it. As he lead us down the cobblestone pathway and we arrived at the top where the apartements were. As we looked over the cliff my heart started beating fast and my eyes were as big as a kid in a candy shop for the first time. There was a beautiful little community built right into the side of the cliff. It was stunning. The light danced around the stark white buildings that overlooked the ocean. It was incredible. So our "humble" hotel turned out to be an incredible historic home built into the cliff. We could open both of our doors and look out at the ocean. It was unlike anything I have ever experienced. Santorini was magnificent. breathtaking. romantic. charming.
p.s.- Today is the first day of November, where did the summer go?! gone so fast.
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Oh, Santorini!! I love it there! Now, did you have the courage (or insanity) to climb the donkey trail?! The line for the tram was way too long, so we thought we'd hike up the trail...I've never dodged so many crazy donkeys in my life and have never had to step over so much donkey poop! HORRIBLE...but I will never forget it. And the food there is fabulous...Ahhh! Good memories!
"I knew this was a moment just between God and I. It was was one of those rare moments where my camera wouldn't do the experience any kind of justice. So I just kept it for the small pockets of my heart." - I absolutely love this Sarah... Its funny I always have such a difficult time balancing wanting to have my camera at my eye and really EXPERIENCING what is happening around me. I can totally relate and this account of your travels puts it into words.
Oh to travel the world with a camera
Gorgeous pics - as if I needed MORE encouragement to want to go to Greece, these photos just put me over the edge :)
Amazing Sarah & Chris (both you and the photos......)
These images are so freakin' cool! It really takes me back to when Grit and I worked on cruise ships and travelled around. Now I want to travel again so bad! I also love how the two of you never look bad in photos... Chris looks like James Dean in these, and you ALWAYS look like some kind of celebrity.... truly both of you guys annoy me with your good looks and talent. Happy Tuesday! ;)
Sarah, we just left Santorini a couple days ago! I could definitely relate to the way you described the feeling of awe when looking at the cliffs with little houses clustered on top. Yuriy and I were trying to figure out where you stayed... we recognized a few places in your photos like the used bookstore. We'll be posting our Santorini photos on our travel blog in the next week. So awesome to see your perspective of it.
never judge a book by its cover :) looks like a truly magnificent place
I wanna go! I want you to come with me!.. haha! :) :) :) These are magic pictures, and I especially love the bookshelf up on the wall at the bookshop!
I love that phrase "pockets of my heart." That's exactly how I feel sometimes. Sometimes I want to take pictures of everything in sight, and sometimes I know to put the camera down and savor a moment for what it is.
Unbelievably gorgeous photos.
i want to go so so so so so so bad.
This has always been our dream place to visit...and these photos make us want to go even more!!! Lovely as always :)
magical ... i hope my wife and i can go sometime. great photos!
I need to go there one day. For sure. Love every single shot!
I adore the clothesline shot!!! Stunning photos!
I want to go!! Beautiful work as always!
I am so jealous.
JEALOUS! That is my dream vaca spot. Beautiful pictures :)
Sigh..................
The photos are great but I especially like the presentation.
Great work!
STUNNING!
Wow, stunning photos. Makes you feel like you're there too. I love when photographers are so passionate that on their holidays they can't help but continue to take photos and document the world around them.
Gorgeous, thank you for the inspiration. Have always wanted to go!