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Some photos from Santorini

POSTED
Jul, 2010
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Joe Power

Joe Power




Due to a very tight schedule here in Greece, we have taken tons of photos, copious notes, and gathered up literature from as many places as we can, but have really not had the chance to write anything. In the coming weeks, and possibly even months, we will try and write about as much of this trip as we can. It has been a real eye opener with regards to the food and wine of Santorini. And while our eyes were open, here are some of the things we have seen. I wish I could say that these photos captured how beautiful and spectacular it is here, but they don’t even come close. Even so, I hope that you enjoy them.

Click on the smaller images to see them full size, especially the spectacular and legendary sunset. Yiamas!

santorini

     

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