Mykonos…it conjures images of wealthy jetsetters arriving on their mega-yachts to party all night long. Maybe in August, but not so much in October, and that was fine by me. Although I did hear a shopkeeper when wished a “good afternoon” at 1 pm, say “This is Mykonos, it is still the morning!” While I didn’t get a chance to sample the famous Mykonos nightlife (I probably wouldn’t have, even if I spent a month on the island), I did very much enjoy my day wandering the narrow streets of the capital town.
This is the one port where you are able to walk off the ship and directly into the main tourist area, so it is not necessary to book a shore excursion. We took a short walking tour to get our bearings, but in retrospect it would not have been necessary. After two full days of touring, it was nice to be able to wander on our own for most of the day.
Mykonos is a study in contrasts – amidst the quaint painted cobblestone alleys (the women of the house keep the stones in front of their home painted regularly), the white washed buildings and the fishing boats, you will find every high end designer clothing or jewelry store you can imagine from Chanel to Chopard.
The famous windmills of Mykonos…
For anyone who loves blue and white, Mykonos was total eye candy…I now know why the Greek flag is blue and white!
As we headed back out to sea, we were treated to this incredible sunset over the Cycladic Islands of Greece…spectacular!
On to our final stop in Greece, Katalakon and Olympia, the site of the ancient Olympics…
Good glory, Sandy….if there is ever a paradise on earth, it's HERE! Blue, white and a bit of pink…this is my earthly heaven. MERCI! Anita
Mykonos is exquisitely beautiful! That sky! The blue-and-white everywhere, including the flag.
What a wonderful cruise you had!
One day.
I've been to Athens and environs, but never to the islands. I know I've missed a lot. Just beautiful.
Wow! These photos and this island is stunning! I love following along on your adventure!
Sandy these pictures are simply BEYOND. I am dying over them and MUST get there soon. How dreamy!! In love…..and need to get busy planning a trip and I know just who to go to to help me plan it:)
I love that they take such pride in keeping the white paint so fresh and clean. Just stunning!
These photos are spectacular, and this place hardly looks real, it's like a dream! Lucky you and thank you for sharing!
xo Nancy