Greetings all. Yesterday was a sea day; a time to relax, get in a little reading and of course get ones nails done -- can't be at sea and not visit the spa. Did put some pictures on the computer!!! Will send them!! Last evening was quite interesting -- One of the passengers had a medical emergency and had to be taken off at some small island!!! Hopefully, all will be well! Docked in Mykonos early this morning. Mykonos is one of the Cyclades -- the Cyclades form a circle around the holy island of Delos. Mykonos is believed to have acquired its name from the mythological Greek hero Mykonos who was a descendent of Apollo. Today's tour took us to the sacred island of Delos -- there, according to legend, Lito (Zeus' paramour) gave birth to Artemis (Diana) and Apollo!!! Delos is a windswept whisper of her powerful past. As Apollo's birthplace, believing Greeks made pilgrimages seeking wisdon and miracles in exchange for gifts and gold. Others came here merely to purchase slaves for their armies and fields -- it has been recorded that on a normal day, 10,000 souls would be auctioned into slavery. Today, Delos is considered the "Pompeii of Greece"; we passed the 'Terrace of the Lions' where ancient marble statues once guarded what was called the 'Sacred Lake' (Artemis & Apollo, according to legend, were born in this lake!! There are ruins every where -- from statues to the amphitheater (which dates back to 250 BC); to what is left of homes and shops. Delos is still an active archealogical dig -- other countries besides Greece are working to unearth treasures still buried. There is a wonderful museum that stores the relics that are dug up. Our boat trip back to town was a wild ride -- the seas are rough and a lot of passengers were getting soaked from the spray!!! We took a walk through Mykonos; it is a labyrinth of winding streets which were designed to confuse pirates and invaders!! The present town dates back to the 14th century. They have their own 'Little Venice' where there are tiny houses standing side by side with their backs to the sea. Had lunch at the restaurant Alefkandra in 'Little Venice' -- the food was really delicious!! The pelican is the town's mascot -- however, the only one we saw was painted!!! They also have windmills here; and yes, we did get pictures. Did a little shopping; guide book, sponges, etc. We have now set sail -- will arrive in Istanbul at noon tomorrow; the ship will overnight there!!! Take care.