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Aegean Blue – Photos from my Summer in Greece

October 7, 2021 by Marilena Leavitt 22 Comments

Milos - Lunch by the sea

Hi friends,

I am finally back from Greece, where I had been for the last six weeks!  Being away from my blog for that long a time was rather unusual for me, but this was a much-needed break that I could spend with my family and friends in Greece.  I cannot wait to share my new recipes and food photography with everyone, and I would like to welcome all the new people who have subscribed to my blog over the last couple of months!

Those of you who follow me on Instagram (@marilenaleavitt), have most probably seen some of the photos I have been sharing during my time in Greece.  Several of you encouraged me to create a post and share a few of them here on the blog as well.  So, here are some photos from my time in Athens and on the islands of Skiathos, Milos, and Serifos. 

After this week’s travel post, which I hope you enjoy, I look forward to getting back to sharing my regular weekly recipe posts on Mediterranean cuisine, every Friday, starting next week!

Aegean Blue – Photos from my Summer in Greece 

Aegean Blue - Photos from my summer in Greece

Blue and White, by the Sea – Skiathos Island

Dinner in Skiathos

A Meal to Share at a Small Taverna on Skiathos

tables by the sea

Morning Light, Milos Island

Aegean Blue - Photos from my summer in Greece

Little Taverna by the Sea, Milos

Beach in Serifos

A Beach on Serifos Island

Blue doors

Blue and White, Chora, Milos Island

Milos house

Village House on Milos

Old man and his boat

Old Man and his Little Fishing Boat, Milos

Blue Boat

Old Boat, Klima, Milos

Blue and Orange Doors

Fishermen’s Village, Klima, Milos

Serifos Town Square

Gorgeous Town Hall Square, Chora, Serifos Island

Church in Milos

Sunset Over the Church, Plaka, Milos

Sunset in Serifos

Chora, Serifos

Room with a view

Room with a View, Serifos

Serifos cats

Two Morning Visitors, Serifos

island door

Green Island Door

Sunset in Skiathos

Sunset on Skiathos

Island house interiors

My Friend’s House on Skiathos

House interiors

Island House Interior, Skiathos

Athens door

Lovely Door, Plaka, Athens

Athens door

Courtyard, Anafiotika, Athens

Athens views

View of Athens, Below Lykavittos

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  1. Joanne Shenk says

    October 8, 2021 at 9:08 AM

    Thanks for transporting us to Greece. So many beautiful pictures.

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    • Marilena Leavitt says

      October 8, 2021 at 12:01 PM

      Thank you so much Joanne!

      Reply
  2. Susan Roehmer says

    October 8, 2021 at 9:15 AM

    These are absolutely beautiful and so glad you posted here as we aren’t on Instagram. Can’t wait to travel again.

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    • Marilena Leavitt says

      October 8, 2021 at 12:03 PM

      Thank you Susan! This is my once a year travel post, glad to know that you liked the photos!

      Reply
  3. John Hipp says

    October 8, 2021 at 9:15 AM

    Your photos bring me back to my days on Cyprus
    Thank you.

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    • Marilena Leavitt says

      October 8, 2021 at 12:04 PM

      Thank you John, so glad to know that my photos reminded you of Cyprus!

      Reply
  4. Ratatouille says

    October 8, 2021 at 9:32 AM

    Welcome back, Marilena!
    Your beautiful pictures of Greece are simply stunning…they fill the soul! Thank you so much for transporting us to your beautiful homeland with these gorgeous images. You really do have a special eye for beauty and a gift for capturing it!
    Αγκαλιές, Ratatouille

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    • Marilena Leavitt says

      October 8, 2021 at 12:06 PM

      You are too kind, my friend! If the subject is as beautiful, then my work as a photographer is so much easier!

      Reply
  5. Eleni says

    October 8, 2021 at 9:37 AM

    Oh, such beautiful, gorgeous photos of our beloved Greece! It made me miss my Ikaria so very much. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the lovely respite!!!

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    • Marilena Leavitt says

      October 8, 2021 at 12:08 PM

      Thank you Eleni, I can only imagine how much you miss your beautiful island! Ikaria is on my long list of islands to visit!

      Reply
      • Eleni says

        October 12, 2021 at 6:28 PM

        You must come to Ikaria! They are very hospitable there. From the seashore to the mountains and forests, each place has its own beauty.

        Reply
        • Marilena Leavitt says

          October 12, 2021 at 8:21 PM

          I know that Ikaria is such a beautiful island, with wonderful culinary traditions! Can’t wait to visit, Eleni!

          Reply
  6. Lonnie Hull DuPont says

    October 8, 2021 at 9:40 AM

    Lovely, vivid photos! I lived outside of Athens for one year and traveled some islands. Thanks for bringing it back for me. I’m subscribing!

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    • Marilena Leavitt says

      October 9, 2021 at 12:28 PM

      You are very welcome, Lonnie! Thank you for joining the “Marilena’s Kitchen” community!

      Reply
  7. Melissa says

    October 8, 2021 at 9:48 AM

    Beautiful pictures, Marilena. Thank you for sharing!

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    • Marilena Leavitt says

      October 9, 2021 at 12:29 PM

      Thank you so much Melissa!

      Reply
  8. Julie says

    October 9, 2021 at 12:16 AM

    Such beautiful photos and so sad we can’t travel from Australia. Is the covid all gone there?

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    • Marilena Leavitt says

      October 9, 2021 at 12:40 PM

      I can only imagine how sad you were not being able to visit this summer…..
      As far as Covid, I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised to witness all the strict measures all around Greece, in an effort to contain the spread of the virus. People are masked everywhere indoors and testing is readily available around the clock……I felt very safe, the whole time! Even to get on the plane for my return, besides showing the vaccination record, I also had to show a negative antigen test!

      Reply
  9. Sara says

    October 9, 2021 at 10:09 AM

    SO enjoyed these stunning photographs, Marilena. Please, will you take all of us WITH you on your next trip to Greece? 🙂

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    • Marilena Leavitt says

      October 9, 2021 at 12:42 PM

      Thank you so much Sara! I will be more than happy to bring you along on my next trip to Greece! How much fun that would be!

      Reply
  10. Shirley says

    March 25, 2022 at 5:14 PM

    Absolutely lovey. Thank you for sharing Greece with us. I wish I was there.

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    • Marilena Leavitt says

      March 28, 2022 at 11:47 AM

      Hopefuly travel will be easier next summer. I hope you get to visit Greece soon, Shirley!

      Reply

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