Island of Santorini, Vanilia Restaurant
Just one shot today. This has always been one of my favorites. We walked from the town of Oia halfway along the caldera of Santorini toward Thera, the main town. We saw this restaurant, Vanilia, which, by the way is still there in Firostefani. Click on the link to see more enticing photos. (I just noticed that according to their website, they were brand new in 1997 when we were there!)
The decor was stylish, the cliffside view was stunning. I suppose the food was good, but surrounded by so much beauty the meal became secondary. Then this model-like beauty walked out the door.
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Tags: BlogSherpa, Greece, photography, Santorini, Travel, Vanilla-restaurant
Oooh, I LOVE the feel of this photo, Vera! Your timing was perfect, the photo framed perfectly.
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Hope I make it to Santorini and Vanilia one of these days.
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Thanks, but somehow my last week’s photo showed up on the Travel Photo Thursday list, so I hope you’ll also take a look at this week’s photo essay.
Great photo. The girl captures the era perfectly. I have scanned some old prints in the past as well. I wish digital cameras were around back then.
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I’ve never visited Greece but plan on definitely getting there one day. Santorini looks lovely. Ah yes, I remember the days of film cameras. Post-9/11, I would get the film express developed before my flight back in case if the stronger Xray machines ruined film.
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Beautiful photo! I like the vintage feel to it. I went to the restaurant’s website and what great views. Santorini has always fascinated and I hope to enjoy those views soon.
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Mary: Thanks. Glad you liked it. I certainly hope you get to Santorini some time. Although I prefer a less touristy island for a longer stay, everyone should see the stunning views of Santorini once in a lifetime.
I love everything about this photo: the composition, the colors, the way the entrance frames the woman, the plants growing over the top.
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Thanks Margaret. I wish I could say that I carefully planned all those factors, but it was one of those moments that just happened.
And there I was thinking that was you! What a great memory.
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Leigh: Its been a LONG time since I”ve been that slim–and never that stylish! But thanks for the thought.
Beautiful shot! I went to Santorini this Summer and completely fell in love with Oia! Stunning village, and you are right, with gorgeous view all around any meal becomes secondary!
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Aggy: Yes, Oia is a gem, but so are the other small communities. This was in Firostefani, and I think that would be a great place to settle in for a week. Getting out of Thera–the main stopping point for cruises and people getting off the ferry–is definitely to be recommended in Santorini. The other towns have an entirely different vibe.
Isn’t it funny how wonderful scenery can make food secondary? I love it when that happens. Interesting shot, I can see why you like it so much.
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Debbie: I always have said that if anyone has a meal without a scenic location in Greece, they just aren’t trying.
I can see why it’s one of your favourites – it’s a beautiful shot! We visited Santorini last summer and I was blown away by the beauty with the white and the blue of the buildings set against the deep blues of the ocean and the cloudless sky. Thank goodness for digital cameras because I snapped and snapped in an attempt to capture just how beautiful it was.
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Lisa: Your remark made me smile, because I think I took at least 200 pictures as we walked along from Oia to Firostefani, and then had to come home and get them made into slides, and the choice ones into prints. VERY expensive!
You and I have Greece on the mind today. Nice shot!
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I don’t know about you Jackie, but it is a rare day when I don’t have Greece on my mind!