My trip to Greece

Some of you may have noticed that I was away from the office last week. I was actually on vacation in Greece for 10 days and what an amazing trip it was.

The Greek islands were certainly way up high on my “bucket list”. From the first time I saw photos of those small white houses built directly on the cliffs (calderas), I was attracted by this destination and knew I had to visit one day.

After 4 flights and over 30 hours of traveling time, we finally arrived on the island of Santorini and this was our destination for the next 3 days. I can’t even begin to explain how amazing the views are on this volcanic island. While the pictures may give you an idea, there is nothing like standing there and seeing it for yourself. During our stay in Santorini, we climbed an “active” volcano, hiked a 3 hour cliff-side journey from Fira to Oia and finally had diner overlooking the famous sunsets of Oia.

After a quick ride on a high speed ferry, the island of Mykonos was our home for the next few days. This island is known for its numerous beaches and busy nightlife – and lots of wind! During our stay we relaxed on a beautiful blue watered beach, visited the Island of Delos and strolled the maze that are the streets of Mykonos Town!

Finally, our last destination was the capital of Greece: Athens. We only had one day here, so we decided to visit the Parthenon at the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. It’s  incredible that this structure has been there since the 4th century B.C. and still stands to this day! The museum holds lots of original pieces from the ancient Greek civilization in a modern building.

From trying new foods, to the breath-taking views and the amazing people we’ve met (hi Leah & Justin!), this trip was an unforgettable experience worth every minute (and penny!).

These are some of the shots I took during our time away. There is no particular order or anything… just some of my favourites! Enjoy!