30-Day Solo Travel in Europe | Day 29: Aegean Sunsets and Mykonos Skies

（Previous chapter of my journey: Day 28: Meteora: The Cloud Monasteries That Rejected Game of Thrones Filming）

We started our day with that typical travel rush, checking out of our Athens Airbnb and heading straight for the airport. We were finally on our way to Mykonos. People often say this island is ‘too touristy’ these days, but as it was our first time in Greece, we just had to see that famous world of blue and white for ourselves.

We quickly learned that island life has its own set of rules. The ride sharing apps we usually use didn't work here at all. Even though our hotel was very close to the airport, we had to pay quite a lot for a private car arranged by our host. It was a little expensive, but perhaps that’s just the price you pay for island peace.

The moment we arrived at our stay, it felt like stepping into a postcard. The sun was shining perfectly on the rounded white buildings. It was so beautiful it almost didn't feel real. It was around 3:00 pm and the heat was quite intense, so our host checked us in with a slow, relaxed pace.

My favourite part was the house dog. After giving us a quick, happy welcome, he went straight back to his spot in the air-conditioned room and fell into a deep sleep, snoring loudly. Watching him, I realised that even the dogs here know exactly how to enjoy the ‘slow life’.

I changed into a blue dress I’d specially picked out, and we found a quiet spot to look at the sea. Every white wall and blue window looked like it had a beautiful filter on it. The only thing we didn't expect was the wind—it was so strong it blew our hair everywhere! We decided to head back inside for a quick nap, waiting for the sun to go down and the air to cool.

Later that evening, we walked over to Little Venice and the famous Windmills. We arrived just in time to see the last of the sunset. Watching the sun slowly disappear into the ocean brought such a sense of peace. In that moment, all the stress of the day’s travel just melted away.

For dinner, we noticed that things are definitely more expensive here than in Athens. It’s the price of being in such a famous spot. As we walked through the narrow streets, the island’s nightlife was just starting to wake up. People outside the bars were very friendly, calling us ‘beautiful’ and inviting us in for a drink. But we were quite tired from the journey and not really in the mood for a party.

Instead of the loud music, we chose the comfort of a soft bed. We fell asleep early, feeling very lucky to have seen such a beautiful part of the world.