Gallimaufry#101

 Day 4—Mykonos

The day started with a wake-up call at 4.45 AM! With only a simple boxed breakfast provided by the hotel, we had to leave for Port Piraeus to catch the first ferry to Mykonos.

I can't seem to get my fill of this incredible Greek spinach pie!  Yummm! 😋

Breakfast—Spanakopita

Boarding the fastest Guinness world record-holder high-speed vessel.

We reached Mykonos following a three-hour journey across the choppy waters of the Aegean Sea.

 

The sea's vibrant shades of blue and turquoise provide a stunning backdrop to the island's landscape.

Marble bust of Manto Mavrogenous

Manto, a prominent heroine during the Greek War of Independence, ardently supported the cause, using her wealth and influence to fund the revolution. Her dedication extended beyond financial support; she organized hospitals, supplied provisions, and even led troops in battle, defying societal norms.

The island's iconic windmills

Group photo—all 20 of us from Malaysia.

Azure waters meet cerulean skies

I adore the charming, narrow, cobblestone alleys that zig-zag through whitewashed shops and residences. 

Vibrant blue and red railings, shutters, and doors add a splash of colour to the pristine white buildings. It felt as though I was stepping into an another realm.

Cycladic Greek Orthodox Church, Old Town Chora

Lunch @ Paraportiani Taverna

Plucked right out of the azure waters of the Aegean sea!🦐🌊🦀🎣

 Taste of the sea at its finest

PARADISE BEACH

60 euros for a front-line sunbed!

The most memorable aspect of our Mykonos vacation was the time we spent at the Porto Hotel. We had our very own private swimming pool! If heaven were a place on earth, then this could be it! Exploring the hotel grounds was an adventure in itself; there was so much beauty to behold. At every turn and corner, we were greeted by a view more majestic than the last.

Mesmerizing sunset vistas

The evening ended with a buffet dinner in the hotel.