XIOS 2024 We spent the summer in Volissos, introducing Iris and Atlas to the magical village where we fell in love and Kaity spent every summer growing up. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Wandering the streets, we found pops of color around every corner. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Time slowed down at rocky beaches and quiet harbors. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Atlas created special memories with Pappou. View fullsize We drove up and down mountainsides to explore nearby villages. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize We played, ate, and drank together. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Every day offered a new perspective. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize We enjoyed time with our Greek family, talking, laughing, and reconnecting. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize A day trip to the southern part of the island led us to the Mastiha Museum, the “painted village” of Pyrgi, and a black-pebbled beach. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize We discovered our favorite spots. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize And visited them time and time again. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Iris, the self-proclaimed “princess of Volissos,” hiked to the top of the village castle with her treasure map in hand. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize We visited the church of Aghia Markella, patron saint of Xios. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Goodbye, Volissos! We love you! View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize
