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.
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.
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!
JEALOUS! That is my dream vaca spot. Beautiful pictures :)
Sigh..................
The photos are great but I especially like the presentation.
Great work!
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!
This came at the very moment i needed it - as most amazing things do.
Haha, oops! Meant my last comment on your Santorini, Greece post. Though I love this post too :)
I, too, am an ENFP! And I struggle with all of the same things that Elle struggles with--WOW. It is nice not to feel alone in that. I am so proud of you, Sarah, and am really, really encouraged by your post. Thanks for breathing life into things I shrink away from.
the best thing I remember from my days of ski racing is that there is no better feeling than doing something you are afraid of. I say, bring it fear.
Oh my lil personality twin, how I feel you! "Areas ENFP's struggle with- initiating too many projects and not beling able to deliver on all of them. Introducing too much change and not leaving workable-routaines alone" At least this is what I struggle with.
Anyway- my tattoo is a quote from Rainier Rilke " Let everything happen to you, beauty and terror, just keep going, no feeling is final"
xo
Sarah... I'm right there with you! Have you ever read Pressfield's, "The War of Art" ?
Excellent read for anyone. Especially for those who create.
Keep fighting!
great thoughts Sarah! i love your blog not only for your stunning images but also for your insightful (and totally relatable) musings. would love to have a mentor session with you someday... much love from singapore :)
I just got a tattoo on my forearm that says, "Fear Not." I got it because I'm a naturally fearful person and I need reminders in my life to step out in faith. Thanks for being another reminder for me.
There are a lot of things I love about this post.
A. her dress.
B. the photo.
C. the message.
Actually C, should be A.
I've been thinking about fear a lot lately and I actually don't think it's a bad thing when I let it DRIVE ME and push me. It's when it paralyzes me that I'm in trouble. But I'm not letting that happen. This is my way of punching fear in the face :)
Love this..I am the same way. I love the sentence you wrote...it is inspiring and resonate with my own personal goals for growth at this moment.
I feel that same way daily. I get scared, even with what I am most confident with. I also constantly try make a conscious effort to fight it, and to push myself far beyond my potential.
needed to hear that today. thanks! beautiful words and photo.
Thank you for the insightful thoughts, you speak to my heart! Oh and I love the image….. I wonder who paints all of that beautiful white grout in Mykonos. (wink)
i love this. great points made and it's something i need to adapt into my own life.
Perfect words and a perfect time for me to hear them. thanks for inspiring and reminding me to let go of fear. Xoxo
well said. what scares you, Sarah? way to be unstoppable!
Awesome words! I can highly relate. Thank you for reinforcing what I know I should do.
- April
Thanks for the lovely photos Sarah! I've never been to Seattle, but am wondering if I may end up there in the next year or so. Fun to see some pics!
I love Seattle and the shots you took. I feel like a tourist in my hometown too sometimes, I miss it there! Can't wait to be back!
Hehe...I love how you, your mom and aunt all look so much alike.
Amazing Sarah. Just a few weeks ago I was in a tourist in my own city when my parents visited. It was so refreshing to see NYC with new eyes...
Fun! I visited Seattle for the first time a few weekends ago with my mom—I am in LOVE with your city! It looks like we explored several of the same places, including the Space Needle and the Ballard Market. You can see my pictures on my blog if you're interested.
Random side note: apparently your mother and my cousin (the wonderful Nancy B.) are old friends. How funny!
You've just pushed Seattle further up my list of places to visit! I'm coming in the fall! :) :) :)
wow - you got a LOT done in 4 days! being a tourist in my own city, toronto, is on my to-do list before i leave for india. seeing your pics and hearing about the amazing time you had in your own city is reminding me i need to get out and see mine! thank you for sharing.
Wow the first couple images blew my mind..I haven't seen color like that in a long time. What an amazing time you had with your family! So happy you got to make these memories with them! =)
i spy with my little eye some sweet shoes! ;)
miss you guys!
Love our city-love the way you see things
these are wonderful! your city looks amazing!
i love the donut shot! it gives me hope that your hope in cooking was restored because i can't stand cooking. and i want to like it!
Great city to get lost in. Definitely top of my list for U.S. cities to live!
wow, Mt. Rainier is exploding with color, it's incredible! It's so empowering to show family where one has planted roots. So happy you were able to have an awesome week with family. :)
I love this city! These pictures made me so happy!
sounds/looks like you took them on one awesome tour! very beautiful city!
weird! I was a tourist in your city last week too. and took some of those same pics, with the fremont troll! except for the hike with views of mt. ranier. next time!
LOVE the rainier photos. Great memories all around
Seattle is such a fun city to roam around in! You couldn't have a better place to be an at-home tourist.
So much fun. Love the pic with you and your mom.
your photos are beautiful. but the heart that you are showing in this post is beautiful as well. i am in a "blooming" process as well. i pray yours turns out positively!
I don't normally comment, just read along :) But this post is so opportune for me right now. It hits the spot of where I am at and to hear it from someone else, no matter how much you know it, is encouraging. Thank you :)
shoot sarah. way to inspire me again! you rock :)
I really needed this. thanks sarah. I miss you guys!
I would love to go into that bookstore and read all those books! Looks like heaven!
okay, this looks like the most amazing place on the planet. i'm in heaven simply looking at the photo.
what an amazing little bookstore! your picture says it all - but it still sounds like something that you have to see for yourself to believe. thanks for sharing!
So true, your writing also reminds me of a quote I found somewhere, but I no longer remember where, "There is no growth in a comfort zone, and no comfort in a growth zone."
I hope that you enjoy your time abroad -- since it isn't technically a vacation.
Where is that?! I think I need to go there... :) You're such a beautiful writer :)