Vincenzo Family Hotel Tinos

... 3000 Euros, we were sold an insurance policy. Our original contract did not state such an arrangement, but we were okay with it. While we checked in, Giannis went to inspect the boat. We invited him to meet us in the café when he finished.

After Shirley and I signed all the papers and called down for our beer, we went to the café. Giannis soon met us. We toasted our first island – there ...

... close to the marina that has music coming from it. I ate a lamb dish for dinner and since the Greeks eat dinner very late in the day and will frequently make an evening of it, it wasn't until close to 11 PM that we left the taverna.

I went back to the yacht to dress in my club clothes and to go to one of the few dance clubs that remained open over the winter. Although it wasn’t packed, the club was still a lot of fun and we had a great time.

It’s a little cool outside for a party island that is famous for its nude beaches and all-night dance clubs. This is the first time that I wished we were visiting Greece during the tourist season since the town almost feels empty and the beaches deserted.

This is ...

... and 35 and 40." It very well could be the vacation and the cruise-effect but I really do feel like I'm a little more zen about all things life and stress-related.

Plus I've decided 2012 is legit. Maybe not 2012 exactly, but for sure the idea that we are here and then we're gone. You can't not realize and appreciate that fact walking around all of these antiquities. You don't get to plan for the end, or for the demise of a 'people'. If you could, all these ...

... We've finally arrived on the land of Greek souvlaki! No more imports! This is the 'real deal'!

We decided not to take a tour today, choosing to take our own walking tour! As we walked away from the Port Tender at the marina, it seemed like we were continually walking in a Greek flag as the the colour of choice around the town of Mykonos was white and blue. It seemed, everyone had cube shaped white houses ...

... are not good people and bring crime with them - which we are sure is not the case with all of them. We only spent the day there and we did not take the bikes as during the festival there are so many people and the areas mainly turn into pedestrian streets. KMS Travelled to date: Cycling: 520kms Walked: 400kms Scooter: 275kms Boat: 975kms Bus: 130kms Car: 745kms Grand total: 3045 kms

Nothing really to tell at the moment. Yesterday morning we arrived in Paros - we had a 10 hour ferry ride - Irakleon to Paros (via Santorini, Ios and Naxos) so we were super tired (there was no sleep to be had on the deck of the boat as it was shaking and juddering so much - what do we expect of a 30 year old ship right???) In a few days we will have explored the island and post ...

... and Lance had to practically force feed me. First time really getting sick on this trip... I think my body could take 6 months... but now we´re just pushing it. At least I got my rest and just missed out on some sun and bar dancing. The islands are probably one of the best places I could have gotten sick. We´ll definitely go back at some point (when we actually have a little money).

... from the beach accross the street. There is a refreshing wind that keeps me from getting too hot and there is cold water in my fridge in case I get thirsty. The view out of my window is from a postcard. Not only is my room cool with a ceiling fan, but it is beautifully furnished. I also have my own little kitchen and there were dried roses on the table to welcome me. Leo said he would take me out tonight and show me around town ...

How on Earth did I get to be so lucky?

My family and I went on a cruise of the Greek Islands. We ate a lot, got sea sick once, soaked up the sun, and absorbed the classically beautiful white and blue colours on the islands. There weren't very much ship activities that my sister and I were interested in but Allyson and I did win a bingo game! Mykonos was by far our favorite island because of its beauty.