Day 9 – Hol’ up…let me go fight that Windmill
October 23 -- Mykonos, Greece
Today was our last day on the ship. We woke up at a normal time, beholding the white painted houses from the balcony. We wore Carole and Ryan out, so we didn’t expect to hear from them for a while. The three of us went to have a nice breakfast and then it was off to see the city. The only place I wanted to see today was extremely uphill, so we figured we’d dip and return before they got up.
First stop – sea bus tickets. Got on and took a short, leisurely mini cruise across the bay. Great views and early morning fog creeping across the surface of the water, while the sun slowly started to wake behind the crowds. When we arrived, we wandered off the main path and up the streets. WOW. I had always seen the white bulidings with blue painted shutters/doors but totally thought that was a Santorini thing This here was just the same with tiny, winding streets, smaller alleys just big enough for two people to walk shoulder to shoulder and full of tiny shops – some fancy boutiques that I can’t even afford to spell, small artisanal shops and plenty with touristy knick-knacks. It would be the Doyle dream.
But first – windmills! We found them after wandering around absolutey lost…with even Google unable to find us, before pouring out in front of them. Got our pictures, chilled and watched the crowd and glanced across the bay to our ship. ONe of them said “private residence” and we wondered how that would be living there. Sure, you’re living on the coast of the mediterreanean in a super adorable house…ut you’re living on the meditereanean in a super adorable house. There were actual tour groups there, wandering around to see the lighthouses. Wondered how old that would get that you wouldn’t be able to chill in your yard until like winter. Very interesting.
We wandered the steps until we found a store where Elijah finally found a hoodie He had spent the whole trip looking for one “just right’ and hadn’t any luck. (Correction – he had luck, but his mean parents wouldn’t let him buy from the likes of Armani and Dolce Gabbana)
But this hoodie was perfect! The guy laughed as Nate thanked him profusely for having the correct hoodie that we wouldn’t have to mortgage our house for. I found some Greek olive oil and lotion.
We headed back to the seabus stop, as Carole and Ryan finally caught up. We met up and led Carole down the winding streets. The streets were just so cute. It was just as much picture taking as it was shopping.
Ryan and Nate ran off, leaving us in the warm (or sweltering) heat. I was doing great, so yeah. Carole was dying. So she, Elijah and I stopped for lemonade. Perfect. Absolutely tart and delicious. Soft music played as we enjoyed outside. The vibes were vibin’.
We found Nate and Ryan in a jewelry store. They were pretty vague about what they just spent money on, so Elijah and I continued to wander down the narrow streets, being sure to check in every do often. Apparently Nate was getting something resized, so the jeweler was taking a bit of time. We found Elijah sunglasses, me – soap, Elijah – a pen and a few other knick-knacks. Finally, the piece was done.
Yup.
We continued to wander down the streets, going into stores that seemed interesting, but mostly enjoying the warm air, cool breeze and beauty. I wandered to get souvlaki – someone told me to get it, so I did and yes, thank you, it was delicious -but it was getting close to lunchtime and I really didn’t want to pay for a full meal for all of us when we had free food on the boat.
Ryan disagreed and ordered from a table we were near, so we left him and Carole to get back on the ship. Most of the buffet was closed (we got there around 3) but we did find a burger joint. Again, just amazing great views of the Mediterranean while we ate. we headed back to the room to put away our things and to nap. I actually began blogging early today and from the balcony. I could see Ryan and Carole returning to port.
Tonight was the last night of things. The last last night for ice cream, last night for pizza, last night for late-night snacks. We sat in an area we hadn’t before and there was some traveling group from Africa present. They sang a little bit, we applauded and then it was time to go pack. Pack. Had to get our stuff out of the room before dinner time. And then it was kind for the last supper…. Or dinner. Fantastic meal as always, but took a little longer since Carol had to take pictures of everything and then forgot to eat. It’s all good. Last night in the hot tub included a movie under the Stars. Met a gal from Australia who had been on the boat like 3 weeks before we got on It’s almost like the trip doesn’t stop. And it was going to continue after tomorrow too. But tonight was our last night and so, it was a great almost end to our trip.
~Dannie
Going places. Making things. Tasting stuff.
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