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The Island of Delos

After a short cruise from Mykonos, we arrived at the Island of Delos, the mythological birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Delos was a major religious center and port during the 1st millennium B.C. The island's ruins encompass Doric temples, markets, an amphitheater, houses with mosaics and the iconic Terrace of the Lions statues.
 Approaching the Island of Delos
Approaching the Island of Delos



 The Lions of Delos
The Lions of Delos



 The open mouth of the lion's head is actually a drain spout
The open mouth of the lion's head is actually a drain spout





 The Temple of Isis
The Temple of Isis

 Ferries doing day trips from Mykonos
Ferries doing day trips from Mykonos


 Lichen
Lichen
 A Spanish Snail
A Spanish Snail