Reflecting on a Year of Riding the Wind
Sitting here at “home” in California I am hard-pressed to believe what has transpired in the past year. Loaded with lessons, new challenges, new sights, and best of all, new…
Read MoreFira, Santorini, Greece: Built on the Caldera’s Edge
On my last day on the island, I head to Fira, Santorini, the caldera’s-edge village where so many of Santorini’s iconic images are captured…
Read MoreVolunteer in Santorini at the Santorini Animal Welfare Association
Witnessing animal neglect led me to the Santorini Animal Welfare Association (SAWA). I volunteered for a few days and can say that it was one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had in 14 months…
Read MoreAnimals in Santorini: An Ongoing Greek Tragedy
Unfortunately, I can’t un-see what I’ve seen. These days I’ve wished I was the typical tourist, cruising into Santorini, spending a day wine tasting and enjoying the views from the caldera, seeing…
Read MorePhoto of the Week: Santorini, Greece
In the ancient town of Fira, white buildings cascade down the mountains to the sea, creating a unique vision. But it’s the mundane things, like the quality of light on these artfully-draped white towels, and the colorful pins, that capture my attention.
Read MoreHiking to Ancient Thera from Perissa: Santorini, Greece
For days, the mountain beside the village of Perissa has been calling to me. Usually, I try to pretend I’m deaf when mountains call to me because my knees hate…
Read MoreEaster Weekend in Santorini, Greece
I work on signs all weekend at the beach in exchange for food and wine. Not a bad deal! Although it’s been surprisingly cold. My temporary boss might be crazy. Or a drug addict. I can’t tell which. He’s…
Read MoreGood Friday in Perissa, Santorini, Greece
Last Easter, I was in Merida, Mexico. This year, after hearing about the enormity of the celebration, I was determined to be in Greece. Sadly, I said goodbye to my…
Read MorePhoto of the Week: Santorini, Greece on Good Friday
In the evening, as I walked to Perissa Beach on the island of Santorini, I saw this beautiful scene laid out for Good Friday.
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