Step into a world where sea and stone whisper the oldest stories on earth. Desert Granite & Sea-Cliff Steps: Island Hikes of the Aegean Archipelago is a first-person journey through Greece's most captivating islands - from the windswept cliffs of Amorgos to the volcanic ridges of Santorini, the olive valleys of Naxos, and the tranquil beaches of Anafi.Told through the eyes of a solo traveler and trekker, this book isn't merely about walking trails - it's about walking into time. Each chapter unfolds as a dialogue between land and soul, where white chapels cling to cliffs, ancient paths shimmer in sunlight, and the rhythm of footsteps merges with the heartbeat of the Aegean Sea.You'll discover trails that few ever walk, learn the secrets of local monks and shepherds, and experience a Greece that breathes beyond postcards and myths. With lyrical storytelling and practical wisdom, the author captures the profound stillness of islands shaped by wind, faith, and fire.From the shimmering caldera of Santorini to the wild solitude of Anafi, Desert Granite & Sea-Cliff Steps celebrates what it means to journey slowly - to hike not for distance, but for depth. It's a book for travelers who seek meaning in motion, for hikers who find home wherever the trail meets the horizon.Whether you're planning your own Aegean adventure or dreaming from afar, this guide will take you beyond the beaches and into the living, breathing landscape of Greece's timeless islands - where every path is a prayer, every climb a story, and every sunset a homecoming.