“It takes a lifetime for someone to discover Greece, but it only takes an instant to fall in love with her.”

-Henry Miller

smells like: ocean, pomegranate, fig, jasmine

The second you step into Santorini’s labyrinth of cobblestone pathways, you’re in awe.  The contrast of whitewashed buildings against the backdrop of the cerulean Aegean Sea sets your heart on fire. Fruits and florals abound, jasmine and bougainvillea adorning the streets, juicy pomegranate ready for picking, ancient fig trees dotting the coastline, standing as silent sentinels. 

As the sun begins to set, the sky transforms into a canvas of fiery hues, casting a mesmerizing glow over the island. The lights from cafes and tavernas shine on the edges of every street,  everything golden and glorious. With a glass of wine in hand, listening to the sound of the sea lapping against docked boats, you decide to extend your stay for another week.

Or, you think, closing your eyes…..maybe forever.