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The setting sun kisses the church overlooking the caldera in Oia, Santorini, as it slips into shadow.

Santorini dogs: I snapped this photo in the late afternoon in Oia. I love the way that the setting sun lights up the curved surface on which the dogs are sleeping, utterly oblivious to the dramatic backdrop.

Cafe chairs mid-morning in Oia, Sanrorini, before being set out for the day.

I took this photo around midday. Only when the sun is high in the sky can you capture the contrast between the bluest of blue skies and the whitewashed buildings below.

Volcano tour, Santorini: The walk to the summit of the “volcano” was relatively easy. There were great views back to the main town of Thira past the cruise ships

The final instalment in the Harry Potter series was located, hours after its official release, in Rhodes’ only English-language bookstore.

dominated by whitewashed walls and a characteristic deep blue, Santorini is an aesthete’s paradise and a photographer’s dream

Oia Youth Hostel in Santorini: Clean, roomy and well-run, this place was a real find. The entertaining and thoughtful owner, Manolis, was a great host,