This post, of photos taken in and around Greece, is dedicated to you. Opa!
(Athens)
Creativity is one of the most personally helpful gifts a person can possess.
It gets you through all sorts of negative situations, because it pulls you out of yourself, and your individual worries and concerns.
I think the willingness of bloggers to put their creativity out in the universe, consistently, in a blog, is a huge act of individual human courage.
This individual blogging courage and creativity results in a blogsphere replete with fascinating, absorbing and intriguing blog posts, that offer an improved reading and viewing experience, that is a refreshing alternative to mass media.
(Above four photos were taken on the island of Corfu)
Being part of a worldwide community of talented and supportive bloggers broadens our horizons and perspectives, and enhances our lives.
(Stairway Hotel Bretagne Athens)
It enables bloggers to form genuine friendships with like-minded people from all over the world.
(Corfu)
I wanted to take time to let you know how much I admire and respect you, and how grateful I am to be part of your community.
(Santorini)
You make my life, and the lives of so many others, much richer!
(Santorini)
So here’s to you, and to the enjoyment you provide to those who look at your blogs!
(Corfu lizard)
Cheers to you from The Holler (and Opa to you from Greece!)
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Absolutely amazing photos, Cindy! I always look forward to your beautiful posts, my friend! 😀
You are a lovely friend Linda~ <3
Opa! Cindy, what a beautiful post! Fabulous photographs, it looks heavenly.
I love bloggers! Thank you <3
It is so beautifully colourful over there. I think I will have to get out my paint brush and give London a new coat. 😀
I am so sorry I missed this comment Graham. London needs no improvement, as you well know. It is a magical place, that I have visited so many times over my life. It doesn’t need color. It’s London! <3
Nice of you to say so but you still can’t have clearance for landing by broom. Nice try but Mary Poppins has the franchise. 😀 😀 😀
No prob. Hermoine lent me hers:
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Something to potter about in ? 😀
I’ll watch out for the sparks and grooves in the runway. 😀
laughing…….
Thank you Cindy. What a totally inspiring blog post. I’m glad you had such a wonderful vacation and shared it with us in these priceless pictures.
Awww, you are very kind, and I get so much more from bloggers than I am able to give~ <3
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A beautiful expression of the value of blogging.
Thank you for your kind thoughtfulness Margaret and for being an important part of the community! <3
I like that ☺
THank you!
Follow me if you like my blog ☺
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Thanks, Cindy. Beautiful pictures.
You are a lovely friend~
What a beautiful post to wake up to !!! Will look at this many times !!!
I’ll treasure it always !!!
Hugs from Ronee
Your kind comment made my <3 smile. Have a blessed week Ronnee!
Lovely! And that wisteria is a beaut.
It grows all over Europe and I love it too!
Great shots Cindy!
Thanks and hope the sun is shining on you my friend!
Lovely post, Cindy! I am a big fan of the white buildings so typical for the Greek islands – and Corfu is really beautiful through your lens <3
It makes for strikingly unique vistas I agree!
And I admire and respect you and your dedication to bringing a touch of beauty to our lives.
You are such a lovely friend. <3
Cindy!!!!!! Are you ever at home? Or you are constantly moving is my guess. By the way you did say something about blogging being courageous, I agree….. What am I gonna say that I don’t agree and make you mad, no mam.
Also another by the way, since through your blog I have visited pretty much every country in the world what is next? You’re gonna have to take me with you, and yes I will take the pictures no worries.
You are awesome Charly and you are wonderful to travel with too! We never argue! 😉 😉 I have actually been home at The Holler for two months now. These photos are from my last trip. If all goes according to plan, we leave next to travel far up into the northern arctic on a small ice breaker looking for polar bears and other critters. We will be traveling around Iceland, Greenland and Norway.
And actually that does sound quite exciting, would love to be there, in all those places you have been. But good news, I can travel through your blog. Have a great trip, and do not get to near those white polar bears.
I will hopefully post a photo of a big-grinning-polar-bear who I will name Charly~
No polar bear, just a little bulldog
A big Ola! back to you Cindy – your blogging contribution is a wonderfully inspiring addition to this marvellous community. Cheers to you! 🙂 x
Thank you dear one and have a wonderful weekend! <3
Oh, so beautiful, wonderful photos and words. xxx
Merci beaucoup mon ami! <3
De rein mon ami. xxx
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Awesome post Cindy– and so true. I’m thankful to be our blog-buddy! And– love love these colorful photos!! Would love to see more… xo
You are an awesome blogging buddy Rhonda and I am cooking your food! It’s wonderful~ <3
You’re so kind Cindy. xo
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What a beautiful post in every sense of the word Cindy. I agree with you so much. Blogging has totally changed my life, given me such confidence and made me a much happier person. Long may it continue. 🙂 x
Isn’t it wonderful! People making deep connections across continents, countries, and all sorts of artificial divides. I love my blogging friends, like you Marje! <3
Ah, thank you Cindy, how sweet you. Yes, love it and you too! 🙂 x
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Thank you for this wonderful post, Cindy. You inspire me as well, as the kindest blogger I have ‘met’, and as an incredibly talented photographer with photos that are frequently not only beautiful but touching and captivating as well. Cheers to you, my friend!
Awww, you just sincerely touched my <3 Halim. You are a joy to know and it is wonderful to hear from you my friend.
Oh my goodness! What beautiful photos – they are so good and the subjects so beautiful that they don’t look real. The captions are equally good.
You are lovely to say so and I very much appreciate your thoughtfulness. Hugs to you and have a wonderful weekend! <3
You are fabulous. <3 Beautiful and heartfelt post. I love your pictures…especially the wee lizard. 🙂
You love the lizard! This is why we get along so well! You are a light in my life. Hugs to you~ <3
Beautiful, beautiful photos. I should go to Greece some time.
Thank you very much & I hope you do!
🙂 Stunning photos, lovely words, Cindy.
Merci beaucoup mon ami! <3
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And Cheers to you, Cindy, especially for your consistency in posting! Your photos of Greece are spectacular, thank you for sharing them with us! 😍
Thank you more for appreciating them! <3
Beautiful clear and fresh…lovely white and blue ~ smiles hedy
Smiles back to you Hedy & cheers too! <3
Beautiful – the colors are amazing!
Gorgeous Greece with all that Adriatic blue sea!
We really like this post!
That makes me happy! Thanks for letting me know~
Lovely shots, Cindy! And inspiring words. My feelings about our blogging community mirror yours! I am always inspired and grateful by our creative sharing of ideas, images…..
Yes. It is so wonderful to see people sharing and caring, and behaving like people are supposed to, which is considerate and compassionate towards each other. I love being part of this community.
What lovely thoughts Cindy, thanks for your appreciative and encouraging comments.
Thank you just as much for yours!
Such gracious and beautiful photos and message, Cindy. <3
All because my lovely blogging friends, like you, deserve it! <3
What a wonderful post to honor the friendships we make here!! I am so grateful to have a connection with you and I thank you for the beauty you always show us…that comes from your heart. May the light shine on you always, Cindy <3
Ahhhhh, the same to you dear Lorrie! <3
A lovely post to start my week. I agree – blogging has opened the doors to new friends, amazing adventures, and new learning. Thank you for your generous spirit. Many hugs coming your way.
You are a very special blogging friend Rebecca. Hugs to you always!
This is a really lovely posting and I really enjoyed seeing the photos – and how nice that you had the lizard in there, too!
I am so glad you like the lizard! I thought he was very curious and very cute!
Cindy, I agree: I think the willingness of bloggers to put their creativity out in the universe, consistently, in a blog, is a huge act of individual human courage.
And we meet all sorts of people, who may be like-minded in that they value communication and respect for others, but still have very different experiences, perspectives, and talents.
I’ve heard blogging is dying but it’s the most vibrant part of the internet for me.
Yes. I agree with you entirely and no way blogging is dying, it is becoming more and more a primary source of information and online enjoyment for people, which is wonderful.
Opa back atcher! 🇬🇷
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beautiful photographs- love the blue of the jacaranda climbing to the balcony
Jacarandas and old European cities are a gorgeous combination. I am glad you enjoyed!
Thank you Cindy. We all feel same way. Very touching.
Thank you Akeem & cheers to you!
You’re welcome.
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The blogging community is rather wonderful, isn’t it? Lovely photos and first on my travel to-do list thanks to you and the lovely photos of others. 😀
Yes, bloggers rock & so do you!
Aw thanks Cindy. A most beautiful offering. 🙂 x
You deserve it! <3
Aw thanks. <3
We love quiet, charming, simple, and walkable towns like these. They feel very relaxing and scenic. We would definitely enjoy a cup of latte in that street cafe. 🙂
Away from the madding crowds…..It is what I love too!
I loved this Greek post with so many interesting features! I have a Greek restaurant across the street from me, the melted cheese slowly warming into a flame using the liquor to enhance the flames and flavor. They say, “Opa!” When the cheese spread is caught on fire! It is really a treat when you dip pita bread cut into triangles.
The whole set of pictures is impressive! My favorites are the diner in the alley and the arch displaying a golden wall with decorated in color church. xo
Cindy, have a beautiful summer, dear one! xo 🌞💮
I want to eat at your restaurant! That sounds amazing Robin. Thank you for your great eye for detail and the careful way you looked at the photos. You are a wonderful friend~ <3
Wonderful photos, thank you for sharing them and for your thoughts about blogging
I love bloggers, like you! <3
What a warm and embracing tribute, Cindy, thank you so much. You articulate well the joys of blogging, while providing stunning photos and art to us. My heartfelt thanks to you and your many beautiful posts, always an inspiration.
Visa versa 2UX2! I feel just the same about you my friend. Have a wonderful weekend and thank you! <3
Thank you, Cindy, for your lovely words. It warms my heart to be part of such a wonderful community of creative humans.
We are blessed! <3
There’s a great incentive to get my creative head together and come up with something to post! Very inspirational 🙂 Still banging head against brick wall trying to find something to post…it’s getting a bit out of hand now lol no one can have bloggers block for this long!! I’m working on something….creative it maybe…but in the recycling bin it maybe going too!! Either way, this lovely post will shove me in the right direction 🙂
Oh I sympathize. Your posts are so very creative, and detailed, and would require much creative inspiration and talent to create. Don’t push yourself. We are here when you are ready. <3
Such an inspired way to describe this tiresome affliction! lol 😀
Oh, you just made me laugh! 🤣
What a beautiful place is Greece.
Yes. It is quite unique.
Love all the colour in Greece, the sunshine certainly brightens everything up. Beautiful photos.
It is hard to be the sun, sea and colors of Greece. Cheers to you Charlotte and thanks for stopping by~
My first two days off in a long time 😀 yay but the weathers not great in Glasgow, although I did go out yesterday and I’ve an afternoon party today hope the rain stays away ☔️ – you really did capture that and made me wish I was there whilst sat in the cloud ☁️ and grey
Hope the sun shines on you soon Charlotte in gorgeous Scotland. Enjoy a fire and the party and the time off! Hugs to you my friend~ 💐
gorgeous pix!
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I feel like a corfu lizard looking at all this beauty, reading your thoughts. I’m barely moving except for my eyes, drinking in the color. I love your flowers asking us to remember to appreciate the beauty around us, the refugee ducks in Germany, the gratitude to the blogging world. I’m so glad you stopped my blog and let me pop over and catch up on your travels. Santorini looks blinding. A rock concert for the eyes. It might be worth going blind to see it one day.
You understand the watchful, quiet lizard! He is an observer who watches and sees, like you and I. This is why we connect so well my friend. We understand each other. Hugs to you and gratitude for your friendship! 🦎
I do understand, and I’m grateful to catch a glimpse of the world through your filter for making the ordinary extraordinary.
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Yeah,opa!!!Your Greek is better than mine …..Gorgeous post,compelling your shots as always,dear Cindy 🙂
I wish! My Greek is non-existent! Such a beautiful country and amazing culture.
A blanket thankyou,dear Cindy!Glad you enjoyed your visit to Greece,my friend.We’re really honoured when we get visitors like you 🙂
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