We had hopes that the restoration of the lower part of Orania would be finished early this year, but a full stop in building permits means we have to wait another year. Regrettable yes, but really easy to understand that they put the brakes on. It felt out of control.
The pace of development of Mykonos has threatened to turn this once peaceful farmers and fishermans island paradise into a modern high end tourist machine indistinguishable from others around the world; with barred access to beaches unless through airport-looking restaurant hubs with fashion shops etc.