Mykonos, Greece Made Me Smile!

Posted by Michele September 21, 2024

Mykonos, Greece Made Me Smile!

Waking up in Mykonos made me smile! The blue water and the white buildings were so inviting that I could hardly wait to get off the ship. Another great thing about this port is that it is walkable. No need for a taxi, and small enough to enjoy the old town, touristy area without much effort.

The weather was a bit cooler, and there was a lovely ocean breeze making our day out pleasant. Walking through the cobbled streets and cafes we saw many small churches, shops, and friendly kitties.

The Windmills of Chora and Ano Mera were a great boon to the people of those locations and were primarily used for grinding the agricultural products meant to be transported outside Mykonos. Most of them were built by the Venetians in the 16th century.

We enjoyed them from a distance, as there were so many people milling about on the hill, and at the base of them.

From the windmills, we meandered through the cobbled streets, visited a few small churches, shops, and kitties, and stopped at a local restaurant right on the water.

We ordered fried calamari, honey-drizzled feta cheese, Greek yogurt with honey, and of course, a beer. Sitting there enjoying our food, and looking at the blue water, was so relaxing, despite the tour groups walking by in droves, to see the windmills.

Walking back to the ship there was a small beach. I did not have my suit on, as we were told there was not a beach within walking distance, so I had to settle for a knee-deep wade. The water was FABULOUS and all I wanted to do was swim in it!

Once back on board, we relaxed until the early Sid Norman’s Pour house show.

While waiting for the 8 o’clock show, we saw an amazing sunset off of our balcony, perfectly ending our stay in Mykonos. The performers were doing two shows tonight; the entire Rumors album, plus a song that did not make the cut. In my opinion, they are the best talent on the ship!

We had a late dinner, and hit the hay!