Greek Islands II

Encore Greek Isalnds, as promised....i will write another blog about the Greek Islands....so...as you might know...next up is Mykonos....we tendered so off i went by myself for a stroll and i would meet kim later for some food and of course....cappuccino.....i love Mykonos....i just think it is so pretty....just to walk through and enjoy the views...shop wise, there is not too much...souvenir shops etc....but let me share some random pics of the island....

Random pic from Mykonos island
Church near the waterfront: Agios Nikolakis

Settled on a stretch of cobbles jutting out into the port, this small antique building with a dazzlingly blue dome is one of the most picturesque churches in town. Note the quaint interior: the black and white tiled floor, the ceiling painted like a starry night and the ornate golden chandeliers.

Panagia Paraportiani- Church of the Lady

Chora's most famous church takes its name from its location, right next to the castle's side entrance in the Kastro neighbourhood. Its architectural quirkiness and deep history has made it one of the most photographed churches in Mykonos.

As you can see beautiful scenery.....We had something small to eat at Paradise Sunset....this is a restaurant in Little Venice of Mykonos...overlooking the windmills as well as little Venice...very beautiful setting...we had some Greek salad and some melted cheese....it was ok...not over the moon wow...i think what made it, definitely the view...(no pics, sorry)....so we decided coffee would be at our usual spot called the Stairs Cafe....cool little cafe...and guess what..... the cappuccino....delicious....thick foam, lots of foam...very very strong coffee....a delcicious choc biscuit with wafer..no choc sprinkles....but the rest of the coffee was absoloutely amazing....let me share a pic with you....

Cappuccino at Stairs Cafe
The ending of our outing....Magnum...why...cause there was a Magnum cone...which we have never seen before...so yes...we needed to try...vanilla or chocolate...chocolate it was....it was huge...but very nice.
Chocolate Magnum Cone
And now...to the last port....Katakolon....that was of course where Kim had our first lunch together....and now it was time to go back....octopus, small fried fishes and Greek salad....wow....so damn good....never been dissappointed there....it is just so damn good....cooked to perfection...and the olive oil, wow, just add some salt, dip your bread...yummie.....let me shar a pic...
Greek salad
Octopus and small fried fishes
Afterwards....time for dessert.....Greek yoghurt with some dried fruits in syrup....yummie....and cappuccino...verdict...Thick foam, lots of it and strong coffee...great....no choc sprinkles and no cookie...but...Good cappuccino...much more important...great ending to the last Greek port...loved all of it...thank you to my husband to making it such a special week....you are fabulous.....
Cappuccino in Katakolon
So...Greek Isalnds are finished....what must say is that cappuccino has been very good....strong coffee and thick foam...so yay for the Greek....but all on all.....time just seems to fly away....sooooon another country....well...soon...back in Venice...so for now...cheers...let's see what i write about next.....goodnite from me.
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