Day 8

We had an early morning this morning because we wanted to make it to the World Heritage site of Delos. We had a 30 minutes boat ride in choppy seas to get there, but the visit left an impression that is priceless. The realization that civilization goes so far back, and the size of the homes and the sanitation systems in the first and second centuries makes ones mind marvel. What makes this even more impressive is the buildings where dry stacked, meaning there was no cement or glue holding these structures together. Massive underground cisterns to collect rain water, with arches that supported the structure overhead that are still intact in the 21st century. Mind blowing!

We then visited the site where legend says Apollo and Artemis where born. It is guarded by some lovely lion statues. Then it was back to our boat and back to the hotel for breakfast.

All to soon it was time to leave Mykonos and fly to Milan. I can now add another country to the places I've been!

After collecting our bags we hopped in cars and headed to the town of Cernobbio, on Lake Como. We checked into Villa D'Este and then set off to explore the town and find dinner! Pasta and pizza where on the agenda for the evening. After dinner we found a Gelato stand and then walked down to the lake and enjoyed an evening stroll around the fountain and then back to our rooms.

Since it was Bastille day there were fireworks on the lake. It was a magnificent show, lots of color and even some that where shot into the water, before they would shoot into the sky! I will add the six minutes of video when I get home!

Then it was time to go to bed. Tomorrow will be another full day!

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Location:Mykonos & Cernobbio