Monday 15 July 2013

A never ending adventure.

Although we think we know where we are going the plan always changes.

In the morning we do one last large shop for the rest of the trip.  Then after coffee and Face Time  with mum and dad, thanks to Kym and Ivan we depart Fiscardo this time definitely  for the last time.


We were planning on heading up to Meganisi but as there is a uncomfortable cross swell so we decide to take it easy and just do a short hop over to Sivota on the south end of the Island of Levkas.

We have a very relaxing day / night there with a few swims and we were able to catch a Waratah's game at the Yacht Bar.  It's pretty quite for a Saturday night but think most flotillas are over for the week and the new crews arriving tomorrow.

The weather on Sunday is looking much better for Meganisi so we head for a new anchorage called Port Atheni, we have not been here before and it's only next door to Abelikie. 

Greg finds a great spot to anchor with the winds at our stern.  It's pretty busy in the bay and looks like there are lots of live aboards here long term as they even have their satellite dishes connected on shore.

It's a really beautiful area and the waters a turquoise.


In the afternoon we walk around to the actual Port as there are a few bars and a market.  We enjoy a refreshing cold drink with the local sleepy cat.

I made a big pot of Spag Bol yesterday so we are finishing that off tonight for dinner.

I'm awake early and get to see the sun rising over the bay.
And I take the opportunity to spend the morning preparing one of the cabins for wintering.  I complete most of the repackaging of items we will be leaving on board; most items need to go into vacuum sealed bags to keep the moisture out.   We air out the mattress in the morning sun and one cabin is now  done.

We have changed our final schedule as we want to make the most of our last few days.  The more work we can do on the yacht before we get to Mesolongion the better and less time we need to spend there.

We have also heard of an Aussie Bar on Ithaca Island at Frikes, and rumour has it they may be watching the final SOO, so we are heading over on Wednesday morning.  We send a second night at Port Atheni and in the afternoon paddle over to the beach directly opposite us.   There is a cafe and banana chairs on the beach and the water is just wonderful, about 29 degrees.

First thing Tuesday morning we are heading back to Nidri for a few supplies then looking for another anchorage on Meganisi for the night.

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