Hydra Town Four days on the Island of Hydra followed our time in Mykonos. The pace of life was totally different. Slow, relaxed, relaxing.

Waiting for the ferry in Mykonos New Port High Speed 4 took us in style back to Piraeus Flying Cat 1 took us onward to Hydra We rented a villa in Hydra. That's it with the red outline A steep flight of steps brought us to our door Looking toward the kitchen from the bedroom Looking toward our bedroom balcony This crazy bath took our fancy The view from our balcony Balcony view no. 2 Balcony view no. 3 No motorised transport on Hydra. Mules act as transport instead. Patient 4-legged transport The same pair again Taking home the evening provisions The busy harbour in Hydra town I took a notion and climbed to the top of that hill behind our villa Increasingly impressive views as I climbed up Another high view Higher still This windmill is available to rent. Magnificent view of the Pelopennesian coast. Almost there ... Hydra town spread out beneath me A quiet Hydraian corner Boats at rest Another harbour scene The tower of Hydra cathedral was a convenient landmark Hydra has a long history of naval prominence Entering the Cathedral courtyard One of many memorials in the courtyard Lazaros Kountouriotis, Greek patriot A colourful religious mosaic Somebody significant, presumably Antonios Oikonomou, 1821 revolutionary The sculptor might have made him look a bit less gruesome! A strange stance! Andreas Miaoulis, Hydraiot admiral A typical sidestreet View across the rooftops A typical piece of architectural detail Looking down one of the many flights of steps in the town The harbour seen from a narrow alleyway Enjoying a late-evening drink at the waterfront Our last sunset in Hydra Perfect weather on our last morning Some of the many yachts which came and went The dreaded luggage moment, ready for the return to Athens