When in Oia

Todays day was filled with experiences that cannot be expressed through words or photographs. From hiking the active volcano to riding donkeys on the island of Oia the laughter and feeling of pure excitement could not escape my mind. Oia was the most breathtaking towns in the long list of interesting places in which we have been able to stay and explore. At the end of our day today we sailed to the town of Oia and from the port were taken by donkey ride up to the top of the cliff were the town began. The sites filled my head with beauty so surreal I thought it was something only from movies. Blue domed churches and multicolored buildings etched into the walls of the cliff over looking the sea of the Aegean. I felt as if I had stepped into a picture book walking along the cobble stoned paved walk aways. After treating ourselves to some traditional greek deserts while taking in the gorgeous view of the caldera it was soon time to enjoy the most anticipated sunset we have come across thus far. Travelers from all over gathered on the edges of the cliff, trying to find the perfect seat to watch as the marvelous spectacle took place. The sky changed from yellow to marvelous pinks and oranges filling the sky with delight, illuminating that which was thought to only be a sunset. God’s glorious creation overwhelmed the crowd and once it dipped into the deep blue ocean everyone rejoiced, clapping in unison to the splendor of the world. It was an adventurous day with a speculator close that I will cherish for many many years to come.

-Catherine Crawford