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Focus On Life - 9/52 - Knock Knock


This week Sally Russick's prompt for the Focus On Life Photography Series is Knock Knock.  Photos of doors.  In or out.  What's on the other side?  My photo is from Santorini, Greece.  I was there years ago (and by years I mean probably almost 8).  I don't travel as much anymore but I have fond memories of my travels.  I went to Greece with an ex-boyfriend for business (he was an invited speaker at a conference) and before we went to the conference we decided to visit Santorini for a couple of days.  This was the door at the top of the steps that went down to the hotel we were staying in.  At the top of the photo you can see the caldera - a caldera is a sunken volcano that has filled in with water.  Imagine sitting outside on the patio chairs watching the sunset from right here!!!!!  Head on over to Sally's blog to see everyone else's doors!

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Beti Horvath said…
I love the door to your memories!
March 2, 2013 at 10:30 AM
A Polymer Penchant said…
Oh wow Sue, I bet that was amazing! Early evening hours are just about my favourite time to enjoy anywhere, I could certainly picture myself here
March 2, 2013 at 10:34 AM
Shel said…
How absolutely gorgeous is this?!! Lovely photo,...lovely place and awesome door.
March 2, 2013 at 12:05 PM
Claire said…
oh, yes, i can imagine... just gorgeous - both the doorway and the view... :)
March 2, 2013 at 12:08 PM
EB Bead and Metal Works, LLC said…
Oh...I love your door for this week! I seriously want to go to Santorini one day!
March 2, 2013 at 12:38 PM
Becky Pancake said…
A great pic. Thanx for sharing your story and memory with us.
March 2, 2013 at 3:40 PM
Unknown said…
A lovely gate with a splendid view just beyond.
March 2, 2013 at 6:01 PM
Honey from the Bee said…
Reminds me of our trip a few years ago! There aren't many places that have as beautiful a view or photos to be taken!
March 2, 2013 at 7:10 PM
LoriF said…
Gorgeous! Hope I am able to experience that some day.
March 2, 2013 at 7:43 PM
Tanya said…
That is a lovely photo.
March 2, 2013 at 10:35 PM
Annette said…
I would love to visit there! It must have been an incredible experience!
March 2, 2013 at 11:11 PM
Gardanne said…
I went there too in my 20's, hope to return someday.
March 3, 2013 at 6:15 PM
CraftyHope said…
Goodness, this is gorgeous! I can only imagine it was a fabulous trip.
March 3, 2013 at 9:40 PM
Courtney Breul said…
Oh, Greece! *big sigh* Beautiful shots!
March 4, 2013 at 9:36 AM
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