Greek Island Reads
Ever since I can remember, I have been fascinated with Ancient Greece, and the Greek Islands hold a particular interest for me. I do not know why I have such a pull towards Greece in particular, but I am sure it is partly due to my love of the sea. I dream of living within view of an ocean, and so much of Greece’s history has been shaped by the various bodies of water that surround the Islands and Mainland Greece. The iconic blue and white color palette of Santorini, Mykonos, Corfu, and so many others, is catnip to me. I am grateful to have had the good fortune to see various museum exhibits with Grecian artifacts over the years, and as an adult living in Oregon, for several years running, I would attend the annual Greek Festival put on by a Greek Orthodox church in Portland, immersing myself in the richness of the culture, food, and music of a country I longed to visit. While I have never been to Greece, my enthusiasm and appreciation for it has never dwindled, and I am alw...