The second stop on our cruise around the Greek islands was Mykonos. Mykonos is an island in the Cyclades group of the Aegean Sea. In the capital town of Hóra, we strolled around its narrow marble streets and admired whitewashed houses with colorful doors and window frames. We wandered around the pedestrian shopping streets of the Hóra which was colorful and busy. The most glamorous of all is Matoyánni Street, lined with brand name stores, charming cafés and stylish restaurants. From Hora we traveled to Korfos beach where we spent the afternoon swimming, sunbathing and taking part in the many water sports offered.
If you find yourself in Mykonos take the opportunity to explore the tiny archaeological gem of Delos, just a short boat trip away. Delos was a sacred island in ancient times, and according to mythology was the birthplace of the twin gods Apollo and Artemis.
And if you visit Mykonos and are out on a stroll, don’t be surprised if you come across the official mascot of Mykonos, a… pelican! Pétros the Pelican was found by a fisherman after a storm in 1954, and eventually became the locals’ companion. When he died, the grief for his loss was so deep that a replacement was soon found. In honor of Pétros, the locals have established a long tradition of pelicans wandering around the waterfront as an essential part of everyday life. Make sure to get a picture!
