You are situated on the side of a cliff, a rocky hillside formed by igneous rocks. The hillside formed from a volcanic eruption thousands of years ago and you can see that the porous rocks rocks have been glued together by nature creating the very place you stand. You look out over the rocks to the bluest of waters, the clearest of skies, the purest sun shine.

Now imagine you are sitting in a wooden folding chair in the sky. Below you, a walkway paved with marble. Above you, huge fluffy clouds. Behind you, a white stucco church topped by a large blue dome with a white cross. In front of you, a waist high wall and a huge volcano in the middle of the sea. You look over the wall and see tiny white, blue, and yellow houses carved into a cliff side. This is heaven on earth; Santorini, Greece. The island of Santorini is famous for it’s breathtaking views, incredible architecture, and vacation hot spots.

Sorry this post took so long, but I’m trying to experience as much as possible!

We arrived in Santorini on Thursday (the 5th of January) afternoon following an 8 hour ferry ride. The ride was more like a cruise, as we stopped at different islands such as Naxos and Paros to pick up and drop off passengers. We arrived at the port of Santorini and were greeted by a van driver who took us to our Villas….VILLAS!!!! We’re staying in Dana Villas just outside the town of Fira, Santorini. http://www.danavillas.net/ In Santorini, winter is the off season, so much of the island is closed. Most restaurants, many stores, and even some attractions are not open. The island is very quiet, but in my opinion, it adds to the beauty and serenity. This is a place I’ve been dreaming of visiting since I first heard about it many years ago. And let me tell you, even in the winter, this island does not disappoint. I cannot aptly describe the gorgeousness of the visions I have beheld here, but, reader, you should know that there cannot be anything more beautiful in the world. Maybe just as beautiful, or differently beautiful, but certainly not more.

The people of the island have offered us incredible hospitality. It seems as though a group of 11 young travelers during the low season is like Christmas again. On our quest for the most authentic Greek food, we came across two brothers. Kostas and Kyriakos Tselios are restauranteurs, master chefs, and the truest Greeks. The offered us free food, friendship, and most importantly love. This long weekend has been the most beautiful of my life.

Here is a video of me saying hello to you!!!

Please check out all the Santorini pics in my album: