Five hundred and eighty eight steps!
Yes, count them 588!
Actually, you don't need to count them ......
because there is a sign telling you so.
Not only is it a long way up, but you have to share these steps with donkeys. And you know how donkeys are, they leave a gift for you almost on every step. Then, you not only have to huff and puff while you climb, you have to also watch your steps so that you don't accidently slip on "something" 😉
Welcome to the Medieval times.
Gone are the white washed buildings.
Gone are the Cycladic architecture.
Gone are the churches at every corner.
Gone are the blue and white windmills.
Instead, you are faced with old stone structures, castles, and huge forts.
The primary religion in Mykonos is Greek Orthodox, with over 80% of the population identifying as a member of the church and anyone coming to Mykonos will certainly stumble upon many of these buildings devoted to religious contemplation.
If you recall from previous post, there are approximately 1200 churches and places of worship around the island. However we chose to visit only a couple of them.
The first one was located in the small town of Agios Ioannis. This small church is built on the hill overlooking the beach. It is one of the most privileged places of Mykonos Island because of the stunning view to the sacred island of Delos.
"Once upon a time in an island not so far away, there was a god by the name of Apollo who ruled over light and music. As gods do, Apollo had some offspring which eventually led to the birth of Mykonos. Being a descendant of Apollo, Mykonos was destined for greatness — which he successfully fulfilled as he was the one who hosted the great battle between Zeus and the Titans!"
According to Greek mythology, Zeus annihilated the Titans and imprisoned them under the island’s terrain in a region called Choulakia. If you ever walk near that region, you’re kind of treading on the prison cells of some of the strongest beings in Greek mythology."
Mykonos is Technically a Mythological Graveyard!
Yes! as you can tell, we have arrived at the Island of Mykonos and hopefully our footsteps won't awaken the dead.
Honestly, there is so much to see in Athens, Greece. And like a good "student" I looked up, looked down, looked behind me, and looked ahead.
Prompting me to 📸📸📸.
No traveling is complete for me without having a few drive by shots.
Therefore, between our drive from Olympia to Klio's Honey Farm I tried to capture some of the scenery passing in front of my eyes.
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