Mykonos Journal
Our
trip to Mykonos was simply a vacation period.
We made no visits to archaeological sites or museums. It was simply a time to relax on one of the
most beautiful islands in the world. It
was also a way to be able to get away from the war which is constantly on TV,
although we did not escape CNN even there.
Our ride on the ferry boat took about 4 hours from the port of Rafina to the port at Mykonos. Along the way, we made stops at Andros and Tinos. The winds were strong making for rough seas
on our journey and several people did get sick.
But once we were on land, things improved. We were set loose to wander about the island,
witnessing the beauty of the landscape whether on a beach away from the town or
in the little city with its maze of streets (built to confuse pirates that once
plagued the island) and many great restaurants and shops.
Each
day of our trip the weather improved. We
had sun and clear skies the entire time, but it was windy and cold the first
day. With less wind, the temperature
improved to very comfortable levels. The
only way it would have been better was if the water had been warm. But on the last morning, we went ahead into
the water for a very brief swim.
Mykonos is known for its whitewashed buildings, blue trim, and narrow
streets. It is the most photographed
Greek island. After you see my pictures,
I’m sure the reason will be obvious.
Those are just 30 or so of the over 200 pictures that I took on the
island. You can see them all when I get
back. There are over 360 churches, many
windmills, and other beautiful buildings such as the “Little Venice” section of
the city to take pictures of. You’ll
definitely run out of film before you finish taking your pictures.
This is
one place you should plan to visit in your life. There is nothing hectic about it. Life is simple. You can get lost in the city, breathe the
clean air, sit on the beach, climb on the rocks, or even enjoy the night
life. Just don’t let the time you spend
there pass you by.