Hellenic Getaway - lazy island of Mykonos!!

Day 2 We then took a plane to the island of Mykonos. The island of the famous windmills was truly tranquil and blissfully calm. It is the the most idyllic place where time stands absolutely still and there is nothing you can do to speed up it's time or it's people. The white and the turquoise blue houses at the backdrop of the Aegean Sea and small churches, painted red on their domes are just absolutely breathtaking. The narrow cobbled pedestrian only streets and the small boutique shops add so much character to this island. I was there in November 2014 when the weather was very pleasant and you needed a light jacket on. I could not enjoy the water because most beaches were closed and water was too cold. But I can imagine how good the water would be in summer. Summer also attracts so much of crowd in Mykonos, that locals seem more happy and relaxed after a hard few months catering to the tourists. If you are looking for action and things to do, don't go to Mykonos in winter. Also , there is a ferry that takes you to Delos, an island with lots of history and archaeological ruins. But, beware, in winter, the ferry will not go if it doesn't have enough passengers. We, unfortunately, couldn't go due to this. And lastly, of course, the windmills-they are one of the most photographed items in the world, but Greece is still recovering from enormous economic problems and it is barely maintained. They weren't even painted properly and some of the mills seemed to be needing some TLC. Food- much better than Athens. The Greek salad and seafood is quite fresh. The restaurants cook what they buy in the morning. So, the food was quite enjoyable. The wine was a disappointment throughout our stay in Athens and Mykonos. Plus- beautiful, serene island, with amazing views. 10 stars Food- 7 stars out of 10 (Greek food inUS seems better than in Greece!!!!!) Minus-No set timings w regard to ferries and last minute cancellations. Overall worth a visit for sure.