Mykonos - My Last Day

I've had a lovely last day today. Pretty much the same as most of them here ... the beach of the day, was Paradise and as I said, I really quite enjoyed it - especially as it is a pebble sand beach. The wind the last couple of days has been quite extraordinary - there's been almost a coolness in the air which has been lovely. And I'm grateful for it as otherwise, I was told, it would be about 40+ degrees.

Then dinner tonight at the Dublin ... where else? A final Greek Salad for the road - I think I've had one everyday for the last two weeks ... and a beer while I upload my blog.

After these 10 days, I am getting to know people - I have a regular table at the cafe and the conversation with the woman in the little store is going beyond just how was your day. At my hotel, I'm starting to feel like part of the family. It's been really, really lovely.

And at the same time, I'm ready to move on - I'm looking forward to getting more active in Rome and seeing something new. What will I miss most? Likely, the easy, relaxed quality of the life here. What am I looking forward to the most? Other than just the experience of Rome, I have to say, a Caprese salad will be a good change of pace, laundry will be wonderful, I'm stopping for the first pedicure I can find, a lovely chilled glass of white wine in a piazza and after having less success with the ouzo here, maybe try a little grappa :-)

I will be back to Greece - sometime in the winter to see Athens when it is cool - there is a new Parthenon Museum which is meant to be spectacular - and anytime, to the Greek Islands. While Santorini was my my favourite, I don't think you can go wrong with any of them and they are all there to be explored!

Efharisto Greece - it's been so very, very good :-)