http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Europe , Greece , South Aegean , Mykonos en-us Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:35:17 BST Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:35:17 BST I'm including a few places in this entry because I didn't really do too much there. I actually didn't even get off the ship in Mykonos Greece but I took some great pictures from the ship. A cruise ship is actually and excellent vantage point for landscape or panoramic shots. You're elevated enough and far away enough to get quite a bit. So I have a lot of those kinds of pictures. That's the http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-333215.html Hi everyoneWe boarded the ship yesterdya around 2.00pm. A lot of getting use to the ship so didn't do a blog entry last night. It is now Mon 12 and 8.15am. The ship is rocking very slightly. I was on top deck when the sun when down and was able to photo the sun going down. the wing was great had to lean against the front of the ship to stay upright and hang on to the rail as you walked. I have a g http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-331305.html After working Most of the coast south coast we decided we had better speed up and visit the islands. So planning a route with a few stops on the east coast of the Peleponnese with the finally destination being the Capital Athens. I wonrsquot go deep into details about the other attractions of this journey so as not to bore. So just one I will mention Dira Caves. These were amazing I don't thi http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-328820.html Mykonos i think one of our favourite places. Getting there we decided to camp at paradise beach. here is definately where we realised it was a gay island naked people old and young all on the beach showing their guts i mean packages haha off. and then at 5 going to check out tropicana bar and finding everyone dancing in their cossies men and women all shapes and sizes all having the tim http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-328340.html Today we slept in and after buying Robyn some Greek sandles took a bus to Ornos beach. We had intended on going to Elia Beach but we missed the 2PM bus and the next bus there wasn't until 4PM so Ornos it was. We were plesently surprised with the beach. The sand is nothing like the beaches in Hawaii not quite fine enough but it was excellently equipt with sunbathing beds and wooden umbrella sha http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-323755.html We got up around 10AM and made the last boat over to nearby Delos. This island is famous for being the remains of the once Sacred Greek town which was unspoiled by the Romans as they abandoned the island. Walking around it reminded me of a Greek version of Pompeii. Beautiful mosaics preserved of Dyonises and another of Dolphins. We summated Mt. Kynthos for sweeping views out onto the sea and nearb http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-323753.html Today we slept in late and boarded our ferry for Mykonos around 1030. When we arrived we met a nice lady who offered us a room and really nice as well a ride as we arrived in the New Port which is far away from the center of Mykonos Town. The room is a great price for the location a 5 to 10 minute walk from the center of Mykonos town located by the famous windmills with a sea view and a b http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-323093.html Days 11 12 13 14 15 and 16 Mykonos and Paros.So the title this week describes the sunburn I have and the fact that Mykonos is a party island. Did not get the sunburn from partying though but visiting the island of Delos to see some more ruins and the birthplace of the greek gods Apollo and Artemis. Serves me right for trying to get some culture in the Greek islands what was I thinkingSo http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-322246.html Alright everyone everything you hear about the Greek Islands is pretty much true they are absloutely gorgeous. I left Athens 2 days ago for Mykonos and it's been great. I left reeeeeeally early as I got some bad advice from the tourist office and was told to just show up at the port without a ticket an hour early. When I told that to the guy working at my hostel he said You don't have a tick http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-319350.html Mynokos was a great place to end our holiday. Although our first impression was not so good. The cabins we stayed at at Paradise beach was not really a cabin but a permanent tent consisting of 4 walls 1 window 1 door and 2 little beds. Compared to a beach hut it was awful but compared to camping in a tent it was great It was quite hot and stuff inside but everyone spent all their time outside. http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-291974.html Hey from Mykonos Island Wow. I could easily live here forever. It's absolutely beautiful... The night of my last entry I met up with my Contiki group in Athens and we all went out for a tradtional Greek dinner in the Plaka downtown and it was a good way to meet everyone and hopefuly try to learn everyone's names. After dinner we did a bit of a pub crawl and by the end of the night there was http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-291939.html After being escorted to the port in Athens by a couple of super nice non Enlgish at all speaking Bulgarian's that took us all the way there we got on a VERY long and overnight boat ride to Mykonos. It really wasn't as bad as it seems because we curled up in our cozy sleeping bags on the deck and slept most of the way there. We did end up arriving at 4 am however and contrary to BC ferry's the http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-283174.html A miracleunsolved mystery greeted me this morning the absolute absence of a hangover or any of its sidekick symptoms This considering I mixed about 37 different types of cheap alcohol the night prior and that Irsquove been hungover off a thimble of wine I found quite astonishing. Today was spent much like yesterday only we capped it off with a walk past Paranga Beach to the Westernmost st http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-282890.html I woke up early to hit the Acropolis before the crowds and since Sundays gain free admittance according to Lonely Planet. Well since 12euro is hardly free I skipped the Acropolis and killed my morning in Athens walking around it sipping an exceedingly dear cappuccino 3.80 and talking to travel agents about ferry options to lay out the afternoonrsquos game plan. It was hot as all fuck wit http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-282884.html Wow Mykonos is certainly not what we had expectedWe arrived 3 days ago and were greeted at the port by a handful of people asking if we wanted a room normally there are hundreds We chose one who informed us that we have arrived on one of the busiest weekends of the year the Greeks' version of Spring Break. Bearing in mind Mykonos only has a population of 5000 30000 students have desc http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-280084.html Flying over Athens the city looked beautiful with red tile roofs and small cobble walkways. Upon closer inspection the city is not quite as quaint. Bustling and congested it boasts the worst traffic in Europe. However the lack of charm is quickly made up for in the beauty of its people and the depth of its history. Athens is dripping in history. Some say Greece is the the lost Atlantis. Meeting u http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-279922.html The trip to the coliseum was incredible it was much larger than I had thought. There are many areas where restoration was attempted but failed. The weather has been great a little cool but still no need for a jacket. After we left the coliseum we returned to our hotel to catch the bus to the cruise ship the drive through the country side was very scenic. Check in on the ship went smoothly and w http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-270859.html April 27thToday I went to Adventure Ocean all day. We played games like Gaga Ball and Crazy Tag. At noon we got picked up by mom and went for lunch at the Windjammer Caf. It is a cafeteria style restaurant. The ship was rocking a lot and the food was good.After lunch I went to mini putt with my new friend Hugo. He is from Australia. When we finished about 3 games of mini putt my mom picked http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-270774.html Well itrsquos been a while since I wrote last because our internet has been really spotty. We didnrsquot have it in Tinos and now in Mykonos we have to pay for it. On Thursday we left Crete and got on an overnight ferry to Pireaus Athenrsquos port. That ferry was really rocky because it was so windy. At least we were sleeping for most of it so it wasnrsquot that bad then. We arrived in http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-262216.html From Egypt we were onto a bit more familiar turf and a vacation within this round the world vacation Mykonos. Going into it I had low expectations. We had already had so many excellent unique and extreme experiences that I did think that Mykonos was going to be nothing more than a day on the beach and for better or worse that is what it was. An awesomely exciting and beautiful day on the beac http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-229408.html Yesterday after breakfast and blogging Eric and I walked down to the village Hora and as we approached we noticed there were hundreds of people lined up in two directions at the tiny church on the ferry dock. We soon discovered we had the good fortunate of being at the right place at the right time on a Greek holiday celebrating the nation's independence. Apparently being Sunday it was http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-215182.html Next port of call Mykonos. Unfortunately we arrived at dusk and only had one evening to take it all in. We had great fun none the less. We meandered around the fishing village of Chora watching the fishermanand women clean their catch getting lost in the narrow winding streets. Bella found herself a surrogate Papoo sitting on a porch and climbed right up for a cuddle. We met Petros th http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-212304.html I am very sorry that I have not written in a very very long time SO much has happened in the past three weeks that we have not been able to slow down long enough to document the places that we have seen. I am currently in Mykonos island in the Greece. It is so so so nice I love it and completely understand why the Greeks are so laid back in their life style It is great. We are hanging out on t http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-211149.html PART IThe Captain and I have been into town twice now. Our adventures have led us against a swashbuckling Aussie Infantryman to erotic demon crotch thrusters. The Space Sirens thrusted in rage showing glimpses of glory while never bothering to lighten their brow.Captain Jones Smitherington and I seduced the sexy door guardian only to be disappointed by her lack of punctuality as well as the emp http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-204269.html We arrived into Corfu Greece. Jon went on a mountain biking excursion. Wink Camille and I went into Corfu and did a little train tour and then had lunch at the Imperial hotel in Corfu which was very elegant. The stop was very quick and we had to be back on the ship by 500 to set sail. We also attended a cocktail party in the Captains quarters. His penthouse is very spacious and amazing. It is g http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-203851.html Ha Mykonos... the Greek Island of parties late nights and... gays Yes full of gays and or couples not many singles you'll find here but still an awesome place to check out for a few nights. It was a bit pricy though except for the 2 euro Gyros which is a Greek pita wrap thingy full of tzatziki chicken fries and cabbage.However it did have a great night life with bars and clubs open unti http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-203407.html Ok boys and gals it been wild over here. Sad to report this is our last night on Mykonos. It's been awesome but we are happy to change it up and visit Paros which is where they say I'll get more of the true Greek experience.Last night we headed into town being there is only one main town and went to a fish restaurant called Koulenas. It was recommended by my pals on Trip Advisor and boy w http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-201499.html Hi Everybody It's close to the end of our second day in Mykonos and we're so in love with this place. Last night we discovered Mykonos town and ate at an amazing Greek restaurant. After dinner we headed to Little Venice where we danced to none other than year old American music such as Sexy Back by JT. Kevin dragged me into some local bar where we made friends with the owner who assumed t http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-201165.html Well.... I sit here on the balcony of my suite in Mykonos and just wanted to get a few things down into the web journal. We have been on this island for less than 12 hours and it is so far better than I thought it would be. The prices are cheaper than I had anticipated for example 3.50 EURO for a big Amstel at a high end beach front restaurant this afternoon. A quick note about Amstel Grk Pete http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Mykonos/blog-200799.html