Jacked up thoughts: SJ13 - Night on Mykonos

The weather, according to most people, was not ideal. It has been overcast and rainy. We have not had any huge downpours - just enough rain to keep most passengers inside and off the pool deck. It has been a real damper on the business for the pool bars etc. (pun intended). Anyway, those of you who know me will not be surprised that this was not a sad thing for me. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the sea change and roll with the weather. It never got rough, but the changing sun and clouds caused a change in shades and colors as I stood on deck (in the drizzle with a smile a mile wide) and watched it roll by.

It was a problem, however in getting Mykonos. They never said anything, but we got to the port about an hour later than scheduled. We didn’t get to go ashore until about 7:00. I will post the pics, but you will see that many were hindered by darkness. It was undoubtedly beautiful, but not the bright colors and turquoise water we expected to see reflecting the sun, because even in Greece, the sun sets at night.

Mykonos is famous for it’s ancient windmills, which you can see here by night. It is also famous for it’s white houses and shops with colorful doors. Those were a little more difficult to see in their glory by the flash of a camera. However, I am very thankful to have a good camera. Most of the shots below and which will be posted on FB were taken without a flash. Some are truly remarkable.

We wish we could have visited the Church of Paraportiani. Unfortunately we arrived to the island too late and it was closed. As we walked by, admiring and taking photos, I overheard a guide talking about the interesting construction of this church. He called it the "iceberg church." I am sure that is not an official name of any kind, but the description seemed to fit. This photo here, as I understand, is of the only visible part of this structure. There are actually five chapels here which are all connected. Most of the structure is not visible because it is underground and behind walls, which from the outside seem to house nothing extraordinary or impressive. The Church of Paraportiani was constructed beginning in 1425 and was not completed until into the 17th century..