On 01 Jul 2023, we hopped from Ithaka to the neighbouring island of Kefalonia, the largest and perhaps the most varied of the Ionian islands. Upon entering the bay of Fiskardo at the Northern tip of the island we passed the now defunct Venetian lighthouse, and its modern replacement. Fiskardo’s Venetian light house to the […]
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On June 28 we left tranquil Missolonghy and set sail for the 46 miles to Ithaka island in the Ionian sea. It took us almost 10 hours to get there in what was a very relaxed trip. We dropped anchor on a shallow bar between Vathi town and the tiny island of Lazareto in Ormos
On June 22, 2023 we left beautiful Galaxidi for the small island of Trizonia, 20 Nm further West, and anchored in the small bay giving us perfect protection against the swell caused by the prevailing Westerlies. The bay of Trizonia looking East. We were anchored at the purple star. The small island with only 64
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Being safely at anchor in Galaxidi we rented a car to visit the ancient site of Delphi, you know, from the Oracle of Delphi? There are three bauxite mines in the area North of the bay and consequently there are ship loaders around Larnakia and the area is covered in a layer of reddish brown
After exploring Athens for more than a week and saturated with impressions and historical information we left on June 8, for a 12 miles leisurely sail towards the Southern cape of Salamis island. Greece operates Europe’s largest fleet of oil tankers and due to the war in Ukraine and resulting sanctions on Russia a part
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Walking from the Acropolis to the Agora we passed the St. Marina church (Byzantine style building to the right) on the Hill of the Nymphs. Saint Marina is a young woman who is also known as the Vanquisher of Demons. She refused to mary a man who wanted her as a bride. He then sent
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What sets Athens apart from other European cities is the influence of the East — in the food, music, and noisy street life — perhaps a left over from the Ottoman period. After living in, and exploring Türkiye for two years, we can clearly “feel” the overlaps. But first……the Acropolis. Athen’s most famous tourist attraction
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When sailing from Cape Sounion to Athens on the 8th of June we saw this schooner under full sail, a rare but beautiful sight. We anchored in front of Edem beach where the water was protected by the breakwater of the marina to the East. Piraeus, to the West, has been the port of Athens
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On the 4th of June we headed for the bay under Cape Sounion at the SE corner of the Attica peninsula. The bay is a popular stopover for yachts heading to or from Athens, now and in ancient times. At anchor in Akra Sounion. The bay is known for the Temple of Poseidon, the “master
On Jun 01, 2023 we set sail for the 21 Nm from Syros to Kythnos. Since we are now on the West side of the Aegean sea, the dreaded Northerly winds, known as Meltemi are not that strong anymore. With only the first reef in the mainsail and a full genoa we had a pleasant