Of Pelicans and Windmills

on the island of Mykonos:

The Famous Mykonos windmill landmarks

and the famous Pelicans Irene and Petros!

The narrowest alley I could find

By the Coo Bar. It’s Cool!

Greek fisherman fixing his net

Hey, it’s real gyros!

Attempting to drive in town? Fergetaboutit!

Street cleaning

Bag lady?

Tailgater

Many varieties of baklava!

Greek bakery

Looking out: The Cyclades

And back in from ‘Little Venice’

On the hill: A private tour of a windmill

1st floor: A little fridge, a drinking glass, a chair and some assorted tools

3rd floor: The main crank

Gear and shaft leading down to the mill on the 2nd floor

Our “guide”

He didn’t speak much English but he obviously was the caretaker of this windmill. We just happened to be in the right place at the right time and he welcomed us in for a short tour of his ‘place’.

The last scene: Little Venice district

Too bad! We have to go back to the ship. Next stop: Istanbul

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