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True Blue

I’ve been sat here for I don’t know how long trying to come up with a suitable title for this photo. Sometimes titles just come to mind in a flash and at others they just elude. Or is that just me?

Last Sunday the Zakynthos Walking Group met up for the last walk of the ‘winter’. It was a happy-sad event. The week before we had met up for what we thought was our final walk, with a nice meal at a taverna afterwards, but popular demand meant we managed to fit in one more last walk.

We started off at 10 am and it was hot, very hot. The 6km walk turned out to be 8km, but that’s nothing new. One thing I have learned from being part of our walking group is that never trust the walk leaders distances!

We walked around the Korakonisi area of the island, Korakonisi (meaning crow island) being the name of a tiny island which when the sea is calm is accessible on foot. I did take plenty of photos of Korakonisi, but the photo I wanted to share was one I took at one of the viewpoints

One of the bonuses of walking as part of a group is that walk leaders know all the best viewpoints. Derek knows exactly which bunny track is worth following and which is not. The viewpoint I took the photo from was well hidden and could be easily missed. Which would have been a real shame as you will see.

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This view was literally behind some bushes and we would never have known.

True Blue

True blue, the colour of the sea or a song/ album by Madonna. No offence Madonna, but I know which I prefer!

From the path, you would never know this view was just meters away
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Pumba enjoying a cooling dip in the sea.

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Hello, I’m Debbie (also known as ChirpyDebs) and thank you for stopping by my little corner of the internet. Now the children are all grown up I’m happiest when I’m out with the dogs or hiking a trail with my camera in hand. My blog is where I like to share photographs showing the wild beauty of Zakynthos that most people don’t get to see, recipes and other seemingly random things that come to mind.

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  2. 39

    Plutonium Sox says

    Wow, that really is a stunning view and very blue indeed! Gosh I can't believe your walks are over already, it doesn't seem long since you started them up again. I hope you have a wonderful Summer and not too busy! I will miss your walking group photos. Nat.x Plutonium Sox recently posted...Thursday photo #208My Profile
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    • 40

      Debbie says

      Hi Nat, when we first moved here I thought the blue caves were stained blue, but it's actually the reflection of the sea on the roof of the cave. For some reason some places around the island the sea is bluer than others... We will all miss the walks and I agree the winter has flown by. It is nice to have something to look forward to after the summer when we can all regroup and catch up. We have our first wedding next week which will mark the start of crazy season for me. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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    • 42

      Debbie says

      Hi Carlee, so were we. It helped take our mind off the heat (and it's not even summer, yet). It was stunning and the weather was perfect for a photo. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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  4. 43

    Mary says

    I'm right with you Deb! Definitely prefer your photo over Madonna's song. There is something about that blue that leaves you transfixed and always wanting more.
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    • 44

      Debbie says

      Hi Mary, just don't tell Madonna! It's the blue of the Greek sea (and sky) for sure. Bet you miss it. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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    • 46

      Debbie says

      Hi Jen, it was a terrific view. It's a viewpoint that would be so easy to walk past if it weren't for Derek our walk leader we would have too, even though we have been there before! Thank you for dropping by. xx
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    • 48

      Debbie says

      Hi Jules, it was a good job, Derek our walk leader knows his way around or we'd miss so many of the views. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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  8. 51

    Comedy Plus says

    What a beautiful shot of the ocean. I like the title of your post. It fits. Love the dog. Our Little Bit would do that when it was hot out. Great way to cool off. Have a fabulous day. ♥ Comedy Plus recently posted...Feline FridayMy Profile
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    • 52

      Debbie says

      Hi Sandee, the view was very stunning indeed so getting a nice photo wasn't too difficult. The dog we took on the walk was very hot, but wouldn't get into the water. Out of all our dogs, we only have one water baby. Strange really as it does get hot here. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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    • 54

      Debbie says

      Hi Tamara, so it was a good title choice! The sea in some parts of the island is noticeably bluer than in other parts and that side is totally breathtaking. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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  10. 55

    Anne says

    That looks like a photo from a glossy travel magazine. it really is stunning and what a great viewpoint. I've just finished watching the last episode of the Durrell's set in Corfu and the scenery is always stunning, and I always think of you and how lucky you are to live in such a beautiful Country. Anne recently posted...My Sunday Photo – 6th May 2018My Profile
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    • 56

      Debbie says

      Hi Anne, the view was definitely breathtaking. Even though we've been there before we would have walked past it if it weren't for Derek our walk leader. Greece is a beautiful country, but so is England, the bonus is we have better weather and life always seems better when the sun is shining! Thank you for stopping by. xx
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  11. 57

    Confessions of a New Mummy says

    What a beautiful sight! We went to Zakynthos on holiday (18 years ago, yikes!) and I can still remember how blue and inviting the sea looked. Some beautiful sights and I can imagine perfect for walking and exploring.
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    • 58

      Debbie says

      Hi Kate, the island has changed a lot in eighteen years. It's much busier now. I never realised just how beautiful the island was until we joined the walking group, it's something we only do in winter though. It's far too hot and everyone is busy working in summer. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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    • 60

      Debbie says

      Hi Darren, I'm not sure why it's bluer in some parts of the island than others, but it is beautiful. Than you for stopping by. xx
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  13. 61

    Emma T says

    Gorgeous - that looks so welcoming. I love going places with other people because they always know different places to where we know.
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    • 62

      Debbie says

      Hi Emma, if it weren't for Derek we wouldn't have seen the side of Zakynthos we have despite having lived here so long. It's a wonderful group, made up of all different nationalities, but we all love exploring the island. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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    • 64

      Debbie says

      Hi Fiona, it's a beautiful colour. We used to holiday in Cornwall and I remember the sea being beautiful (and cold) just like in Devon! Thank you for stopping by. xx
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  15. 65

    chickenruby says

    I love coastal walks, great find to see that view, how did you come across it? Great you could get down to the sea also on your walk #mysundayphoto
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    • 66

      Debbie says

      Hi Suzanne, it was on one of our Sunday walks with the walking group. We have walked there before, but the view is so obscured by trees if it weren't for the walk leader we would have walked right past it. It was quite a traipse down to the sea, but well worth it. Thank you for popping by. xx
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  16. 67

    Carol says

    The water surrounding Greece are always so beautiful and blue. This photo is a real winner Deb. I'm so glad you shared it - and I personally have trouble giving a title to photos too. How many ways can you say sunrise or sunset? Carol recently posted...End of Amaryllis SeasonMy Profile
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    • 68

      Debbie says

      Hi Carol, the water is so blue at times it looks unreal. The weather was perfect for this photo too... I totally agree I think the more posts we have the harder a title is as odds-on there is already one similar. The sunset & sunrise titles are probably the hardest. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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    • 72

      Debbie says

      Hi Andrea, thank you. It was a stunning view and the weather perfect for getting the photo. Thank you for dropping by. xx
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    • 76

      Debbie says

      Hi Catie, if it wasn't for the walking group we wouldn't know just how beautiful Zakynthos is. Many of the places we walk are off the beaten track with views that are worth the walking. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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    • 78

      Debbie says

      Hi Jade, I was really pleased with it as I took it in manual mode, which I'm a novice at. The sea could have been a colour chart for Deluxe there were so many different shades of blue. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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  22. 79

    John Adams says

    My title: Sometimes you do need a guide. It's true though, a little local knowledge can go a long way when looking for the best landscapes. I can well imagine Pumba needing to cool down in the heat too.
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    • 80

      Debbie says

      Hi John, I think that would have been a good one! If it weren't for Derek, the walk leader, we wouldn't have seen a quarter of the views we've seen on the island. He has taken us well off the beaten track to places we'd never have found so many times now... Pumba is a huge lump of a dog and he really did feel the heat, I swear his fur sizzled when he sank into the water. Thank you for dropping by. xx
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    • 82

      Debbie says

      Hi Tim, it's become a standing joke that the walks are always longer than stated and easy to moderate doesn't mean a thing, but when we see views like this the hard work is worth it. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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  24. 83

    Sarah Mumofthree World says

    I can't believe how blue the sea was! I'm not great at coming up with titles for posts. I used to be better at thinking of them when I first started blogging, but now my post titles do exactly what it says on the tin - 'My daughter and the parkrun PB' is about my daughter and the parkrun PB.
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    • 84

      Debbie says

      Hi Sarah, that side of the island seems to have really blue sea and I'm not sure why. The blue caves around the island get their colour from the reflection of the sea... If my post titles were what it says on the tin, they'd all be the same!... Ooo that's sad really. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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    • 86

      Debbie says

      Hi Tara, there is nothing like the blue of a Greek sky or sea. Zakynthos is famous for its blue caves and they really do look blue from the reflection of the sea. It's something I never get sick of seeing. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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    • 88

      Debbie says

      Hi James, it was and I would never have looked behind the bushes if we hadn't been told too. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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