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Past Adventures: Santorini

04/10/14 | Europe, Greece, Past Adventures, photography, Santorini, Travel

Santorini Greece - Blue Domes
Yesterday I saw one of my friends post a picture from Santorini on Instagram and I almost died of jealousy. It also reminded me that I had not done a Past Adventures post since January and I have so many more adventures to share! A few summers ago I spent one day on the gorgeous Greek Isle of Santorini and would go back in a heart beat.  
I visited with my family while on a Mediterranean cruise and approaching the island from the water is absolutely breathtaking.  Once you dock you have two options to get up the hillside to the main town, you can take the gondola lift or you can ride a donkey up the switchbacks.  We obviously chose the donkeys.  Taking a look back at my photos it is not hard to understand why the island, 120 miles SouthEast of Greece’s mainland, is famous for dramatic views, stunning sunsets, and blue domes.  Here are my favorite shots: 
Santorini Greece - Approaching from the Water
Santorini Greece - Donkey
Santorini Greece - Donkeys
Santorini Greece - Brother
Santorini Greece - SwitchBacks
Santorini Greece - Lion Bust Blue Domes
Santorini Greece - Skyline
Santorini Greece - Archways
Santorini Greece - Homes on the Cliff
Santorini Greece - Flowers
Santorini Greece - Vista
Santorini Greece - Dad overlooking the sea
Santorini Greece - Cliff

And while this is far from my favorite photo, I really felt like I had to include one of me,
 just prove I was there! (please ignore the REALLY cool backpack)
Santorini Greece - Horseback
Greece, I miss you and hope to visit again soon!
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Comments

  1. Diva In me says

    April 20, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    I would have to agree with you that Santorini has a breathtaking view. I love the sunset, food and view there. Though, our hotel was kind of crappy for a 5 star but everything else made up the trip =)

  2. Laura Bergin says

    April 16, 2014 at 1:35 am

    It looks so beautiful! On my wish list 🙂

  3. Clever Girl Reviews says

    April 15, 2014 at 11:43 pm

    Those donkeys are so cute!

  4. Cece says

    April 15, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    So beautiful! Greece has been #1 on my list for a while but it hasn’t really worked out just yet. We’ve gone to some awesome places but I won’t be fully satisfied until I make it there.

  5. Janna says

    April 12, 2014 at 11:45 am

    I kinda hate you right now…I kid, I kid, but seriously, Greece is number one on my travel list!

  6. Alyssa Ponticello says

    April 11, 2014 at 10:37 am

    Ah! Santorini! I’m dying to go back! So bummed I didn’t ride the donkeys last time 🙁

    Runway Chef

  7. Jessica - Independent Travel C says

    April 11, 2014 at 3:39 am

    Beautiful pics, love the horses!

  8. BKCsquared says

    April 10, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    So amazing!! I’ve always wanted to go to Greece – especially Santorini! Those donkeys are SO cute!!

    xo, K
    http://www.BKCsquared.com

  9. Maggie says

    April 10, 2014 at 10:32 am

    Such amazing pics! I want to visit Greece so bad!

    Maggie
    http://www.PolishedClosets.com

  10. Amy Breckenridge says

    April 10, 2014 at 10:28 am

    i have always wanted to go to greece, especially the islands! this looks so gorgeous!

  11. mariafelicia says

    April 10, 2014 at 9:54 am

    wow amazing pics

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