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MYKONOS TO PIRAEUS

  We are still in Mykonos, and I see only a clear sky... ...and we should be in the path of the dust cloud from Libya that cast an orange hue to Athens where we will be tomorrow. Here is an excellent  link to Mykonos , which has about 1.5 times the area size as Manhattan. Mykonos is that island for superyachts, supermodels and superstars, with an unrivaled nightlife, and island that never sleeps. Named after the grandson of Apollo, Mykonos. It is here that Zeus and Hercules fought the Titans, and these giants are said to be buried at Houlakia Bay.  The beach is so sacred that you can't remove a single pebble. There are 4 nudist beaches. No real rules, but  read this .   From the 1980s has been a gay friendly spot, especially catering to the LGBT community. Only 31 taxis. but 800 churches and 200 bars/restaurants. While Mykonos was discovered by the famous and wealthy in the 20th century, way back in 250 BC, the rich sent their family to stay there during the summer months. The most

TURKEY TO GREECE

But before more from the Regent Seven Seas Voyager, the continued travails of Donald Trump news.   First, that hush money trial in New York is making Trump look bad , indeed. Second, the state of  Arizona indicted eleven Republicans for trying to overturn their election results in November of 2020,  now the fourth state after Georgia, Michigan and Nevada. Perhaps the most important decision, however, will come after the Supreme Court today hears arguments on whether a former president can be prosecuted for a crime.  I think the Supreme Court will say he is NOT immune, and that they will announce their verdict by early summer, if not earlier, allowing for either the 6January2021 Trump coup attempt trial to occur, or the Georgia case, before October of this year. Light lunch of salami sandwich, salad and garlic vegetable soup, with rosé wine and beer. An assortment of dessert items. We departed Istanbul for Mykonos.   Had dinner at the French restaurant Chartreuse.  Ordered a mushroom tr