Mykonos is a beautiful little town of about 10,000 people on a Greek island of the same name. Tourism is its major industry, with cruise ships bringing thousands of visitors a day.
It’s also known for its cosmopolitan nightlife. Many international celebrities visit the island every summer. And then, there are celebrities from Tucson, Arizona that also stop by.
With rare exception, Mykonos sports only 3 colors: white (lots and lots of white), deep orangy-red almost maroon (whatever you would call that), and Greek blue (the color of the Greek flag). Most of the following photos need no commentary. They’re just pictures of this very photogenic island.
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- The iconic feature of Mykonos is its windmills. Here 5 old sentinels face the sea.
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- Even chimneys in Mykonos are works of art.
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- The steep route to a high vantage point overlooking Mykonos.
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- Nearing the end of the climb.
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- Our destination: the windmill overlooking Mykonos and the harbor.
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- Leigh stops to talk with a lifelong Mykonos resident who wants to practice her English. Several generations of her family have lived right here. The windmill just above the house was once owned by her grandfather.
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- Crowds visit the windmills by the sea. We are all alone at this high point.
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- Mykonos harbor. Our floating “home” is the one farthest away.
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- The classic Greek.
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- Another Greek.
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- Another Greek.
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- Not a Greek, but enjoying a Greek beer.
