This is a guest post I did for The Things We Find Inside.
Greek Isles
One of my travel dreams was to go and see the Greek Isles. As a lover of History and a reader of the Odyssey I imagined what life would be like thousands of years ago in the Ancient Civilizations of Greece. The history, combined with the magnificent Mediterranean Sea and picture perfect scenery led me to dream of a vacation where I would get to see all that this area of the world had to offer.
Rhodes Harbour
Rhodes
My dream came true when I went on a cruise that took me to Rhodes, Santorini, Mykonos, and Corfu.
Streets of Corfu
Coastline of Corfu
Just as I thought, the whitewashed buildings set against the blue sea nestled on cliffs and within ancient ruins were everything I thought they would be.The seafood, salads and fresh olives were amazing, the shops nestled between alleys designed to confuse pirates were fun, quirky and unique, and the wineries were filled with delicious varieties of wines that flourish in the Mediterranean climate.
Santorini
Santorini
I drank, I ate, I suntanned, and I people watched. I marvelled at the fishing boats that left daily, the many colours of the ocean and the buoyancy of my body in the high salt content water.
My favorite beach in Mykonos
Mykonos
I wish that I had more time. I longed for lazy days on the beach and long nights enjoying the nightlife. But, as a cruise ship passenger my time was limited. I loved every minute, and dream of returning for a vacation that would allow me to really soak in the culture, the environment and the beauty.
The Greek Isles were everything I thought they would be and more. They left me with a collection of memories and a longing to return someday soon.
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I’ve been to Mykonos, Santorini and Rhodes! I was only sixteen, though, so I’d like to go back to properly appreciate it (and legally drink the local wines…)
So lucky to go so young! But, yes I would definitely recommend returning so that you can really enjoy all the area has to offer! :)
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Great shots. Makes me wish I was there. :)
Thanks Leanne! It is a remarkable part of the world!
Awesome pics! My dream trip is Paris! I want to go there for my 45th birthday next year…hopefully I’ll be writing a blog post about my trip there soon! Great blog!
Such beautiful photos! I’ve never been there and it’s nice to see what it’s like. I especially love the photos of Santorini :))
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Paula
I have a dolphine necklace I bought in Athens in College; your top photo reminds me of it. I’d like to go back and see more of the Islands.
I heard Santorini is beautifu and your pictures just confirmed that.l Now I have to convince the hubs a trip to Greece
It looks like a wonderful trip and you captured so many of the great iconic images from the islands.
Beautiful pictures. Greece is one of my dreams too hopefully I will be able to see it soon :)
This is on my travel bucket list!! I work with a friend that has family in Greece. She takes a leave in the summer for 6 weeks and goes to vist! Lucky gal. Her pictures are torture to look at! I.Will.Get.To.Greece. Thanks for sharing!
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The Greek islands had the same effect on me – I really hope to return there some day.
I dream of one day visiting Greece. i am glad to hear that they are just as beautiful and magical as I think of them to be!
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Truly an awesome looking part of the world.