Our visit to the Greek island of Naxos, was one that we did not plan extensively. A local suggested we take a “leisurely” hike to Theologos Chapel. It was a tiny church built into a mountain, often the source of pilgrimage.

There were no signs, just one deceivingly steep road to lead us. The higher we climbed, the more challenging it was to breathe, and near the top, the roadway ended. The only path to the entrance was over a steep, rocky hill. One foot forward and we stepped directly into a wind tunnel.

Bracing ourselves on the rocks, my husband steamed ahead and reached the steps quickly. I moved more carefully, but when I paused to sit on the bottom step, everything began to spin. I called out but could not be heard over the roar of the wi...

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