THE GARDEN OF THE GODS

Despite its seemingly never-ending demands, every time I look at my phone, I feel a sense of calm wash over me; the wallpaper shows a black infinity pool, framed by ancient olive branches, whose glassy surface blends into the sea beyond. People don’t believe me when I say it’s a real, unfiltered image of a place that I, along with nine friends, was lucky enough to call home for a week on the beguiling