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Mykonos, Greece
... would definitely love to come back and spend some time here. Perhaps one day we could stay here for a month or so in a self contained apartment, just out of peak season and experience living here and exploring the islands nearby… another one for the bucket list!! Our ship left Mykonos early in the afternoon and will now make its way to Istanbul, Turkey where we will arrive early tomorrow ...
The so-called party island
The stop in Mykonos was uneventful and pretty relaxing. OK meal in a local joint and the streets are famous for being a maze which has a sort of charm. We didn't have lovely weather but just a bit overcast and windy.
All in all, an OK place but we much preferred Santorini.
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Athens & the Greek Islands
... off the ferry and nearly got swept right back into the water. However we learnt to appreciate the wind as when we were sun baking the breeze cooled us off nicely. One of the things I was surprised about when we drove through Mykonos was how dry and barren it was in certain areas. The ground was all dirt and there weren't many trees. In contrast, the centre of Mykonos where all the shops and bars are is completely different, as is the beach. But it was a bit of ...
Just More and More Wondrous Sights
This island is a pile of granite rocks with a population of
10,000. More in the summer when the
tourists descend on to the island. No
great archaeological digs. It’s the
vacation spot popular with the international jet set. ...
Shirley Valentine waz 'ere
... height of summer this place must be chaotic. We took the bus or taxis to various beaches and settle on one which we went back to a few times. It was one of the ones on the south coast but I can’t recall the name sadly. However, I know exactly how to get to it and when I come back here on the Ryndam next year, I’ll be back for sure.
The Greek islands have captured the hearts of millions of holiday makers over the years and I can see why. You can swim naked ...