DAY 12 EUROPE TRIP
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE - Mykonos
We arrived early in Mykonos – what is known as a party island. This early in the morning it was a very sleepy town. It was not as pretty as Santorini.
It is a small granite island – about 90 square kilometres. It has two mountains 369m and 392 metres high. The erosive actions of the wind, sea and sun have carved interesting forms into the landscape. We chose to wander around Mykonos rather than take any tours.
It is full of churches,
chapels,
shops and cafes,
white cubic houses with blue doors and windows, beautiful flowery bushes and lots and lots of cats.
We posted some postcards to our grandchildren
then walked through the town looking for the 16th century windmills. We had walked a lot further than we needed to, as the map was not to scale. WE did not feel safe walking as the locals walk in the same direction as the traffic not facing the oncoming traffic as we do back home. We came across a small amphitheatre along the way.
We finally found the windmills
and little Venice with its high Venetian houses built right on the water’s edge and trendy cafes. A glass of wine was 6 euros or $A12.
We saw the beautiful Church of Panaghia Paraportiani that actually consists of four little round churches that form a base for the fifth church that was placed on top as a central dome. It was begun in 1475 and completed in the 1600s.
Petros, the island's pelican mascot
was near the small colourful market.
We had a whole day here wandering in narrow streets with steep narrow staircases to the various apartments.
After walking on the cobblestone paths our feet were tired.
After watching the ship sail away we relaxed at dinner and then saw a fabulous show. Greg Scott, a violinist entertained us with flair. His violin was an extension of him. The Solstice Orchestra provided wonderful backing to his playing. A very enjoyable show.
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