In early spring not much foliage has begun to turn green. The water still reflects the towering pines on a still afternoon.
Across the pond you can see the watch towers that rest between the pond and the ocean. There are several of these towers along the Delaware coast.
A closer pic of one of the towers directly on the beach.
Even though we weren't allowed to get directly up to the columns you can see how massive they are. These pillars are all that remains from the Temple of Olympian Zues.
Like so many other places of historic importance, you're bound to see scaffolding and maintenance taking place. The Parthenon, built on the Acropolis, has extensive restoration taking place. Even so, it was extremely impressive.
The sun shown a bit warmer, so wearing shorts was the perfect way to go - although a jumper did make it a bit more comfortable than just a t-shirt. Behind me is an area called "Little Venice"; named for the way the buildings are situated directly against the sea.
Speckled throughout the island were small churches similar to this one, yet each one unique in it's own way.
Along the northern edge of Charo (Mykonos Town) five windmills lined the hillside. This pic is taken from the water's edge in front of Little Venice.
A captured sunburst adds so much character to this ancient church that stands along the sea.
The sun continues to fall toward a distant island beyond the harbor. This was the repeated scene each evening in Mykonos. I do love my sunsets!!
The island of choice was Mykonos. This time of year it was quiet and relaxed; which was just fine. It provided an opportunity to enjoy the environment without the typical summer crowds.
A small boy climbs one of many "streets" within the main city on the island, Charo - also called Mykonos Town.
The local people were busy preparing the towns for the upcoming tourist season. The walls were receiving fresh coats of paint as were the streets also. Here I'm standing along a typical passageway through the city (actually many were smaller); very unique in style and decor.
The coastline of Mykonos is a mix of rocky cliffs and sandy beaches. Here is a photo from one of the many beaches. The scene just looks so inviting!! Yes, I'm a beach nut!
Even though the windmills have no canvas, they are still very picturesque as they prominently stand above the city. Here the setting sun brightens the western face of the windmill as it also reflects off the sea.
There were numerous statues in different locations throughout the city of Athens; this one, an athlete posed on a pedestal, was positioned across the street from the Panathenaic Olympic Stadium. The sunny day allowed me to capture it in almost silhouette form.
The Arch of Hadrian towers toward a cloudy sky. The architectural details of this structure built more than 1875 years ago (approx 131 AD) remain very interesting and impressive.
While meandering the streets we happen to turn the corner just as the Changing of the Guard of was taking place. Even though their uniforms are considerably different than those of other countries I've seen, their actions were still performed with professionalism and respect as they orchestrated the very distinct and ceremonious maneuvers.
The front the Odeon of Herodes Atticus (a stone amphitheatre built in 161 AD) shines bright in the evening lights while the Parthenon sits high upon the hill in the background. A wonderful night shot (after the rains slowed a bit).
Another shot of the Parthenon (the main structure of the Acropolis) at night as it stands prominently high above the city of Athens. It was a great first day in Greece!
A colorful sky as viewed from my bedroom window. Fantastic colors!
Each morning I pass this farm and many mornings there's a wonderful sunrise peeking out to start the day. It's a wonderful way to begin the morning.
A few slips from aircraft passing over as well as some clouds made for an intersting morning sky.
The morning sun bursts over the horizon in blazes of vibrant colors!
A bit of distant fog clings near the ground, but the cloud edges show there's a magnificent sun just waiting to climb over and begin the day!
The first six inches were already on the ground when I got up around 5am. I figured I should be up early enough to shovel out before heading to work. 
About an hour and a half later I had my drive and sidewalk cleared as well as my elderly neighbors too. As you can see, by the time I was done enough snow had fallen to afford another clearing.
Another shot from the patio door of the snow covering everything.
The plow truck went through once late in the morning to give a single pass for cars. It was late afternoon by the time any clearing was being done. Since my neighborhood has several cul-de-sacs and circles they just piled the snow in the centers of each and left it there to melt. It only took a few sunny days for the piles to go away.
