Oia is basically built by the cliffs of the caldera. The scene of a steep cliff dropping into the deep blue sea is not uncommon. Coupled with the scene of buildings built on and/or hewn into the volcanic rock, what I could only do was just twitching my right index finger on the shutter release button.
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My breath was taken away.
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It was really fun to rub shoulders with the passersby on the narrow streets.
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My breath was taken away, twice!
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What kind of life does one have in Oia?
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If this is not heaven, where on earth is it?
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My breath was taken away, thrice!
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This is so surreal!
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A work of art is in progress.
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Tada~~~ A piece of artwork similar to the painting is out, but not as good as the one by the painter though.
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The cutest windmills I have ever seen.
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There are not many windmills left in Oia, I saw only three there.
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You don't need any other reason than this to visit Oia.
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These buildings are gazing at the sea at every moment.
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Why can't I stay in Oia forever?
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A building hewn into the cliff of the caldera.
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If I climb the stairs 10 times everyday, the doctor won't have to advise me to go for brisk walk anymore.
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Look at how steep the cliffs are!
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My breath was taken away for the fourth time!
If you would like to read more of my travelogues on Greece, here are the links:-
1. Athens – The Homeland of the Gods
2. The White Dream in Mykonos
3. Santorini – Almost Heaven
- Roaming Around the Streets of Fira
- Gazing at the Sea in Fira
- The Southern Crosses in Fira
- The Golden Hour at Fira
- Fira Sunset and After Dark
- Strolling the Streets in Oia
- The Cliffs and the Sea in Oia
- The Domes and the Bells in Oia
- The Barriers in Oia
- The Sunset at Oia
- The Volcano at Nea Kameni
- The Black-sand Beach of Kamari
- Ancient Thira
4. Miscellaneous
3 comments:
they are all awesome but I really love the 3rd and 5th photos for the compositions. Lovely place.
Thanks Beth. :) Oia is indeed the most beautiful village I've seen. It's so unforgettable.
hi, CK.
i really enjoyed your blog, with all those breathtaking pictures :)
greece is definitely on top of my "to go" list, and viewing your blog has inspired me even more!
tq :)
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