(Lindsey) Mykonos is known for its white washed houses and windmills. Back in the day the windmills served an actual purpose – to grind barley and wheat. The houses are required by law to be white-washed 2 to 3 times a year. Limestone is grinded to make a very fine powder and water is added to it to produce a beautiful white paint. Mykonos is a huge tourist island, especially in the summer. The local shops and buildings on the island are built so that they all connect to each other. The streets are built so that it’s a maze. The purpose of all this was to fool pirates back in the day.
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| I love the white-washed walls and the vibrant colors they used to paint window panes and roofs. Look at the painted walkway! Isn't that just awesome?? |
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| Windmills! |
(Anna) Apparently, there are 444 shrines/churches on Mykonos and they’re typically dome shaped and colored blue or reddish brown.
Wish we had a longer time on the island to squeeze in some more partying nightlife!
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