Just the 2 of us crewing Konstantinos for the next few days, we decide to go back to Big Vathi.
Kayak safari to the west of Ithaka.
Yachts anchored for lunch in the shadow of a huge landslide.
And here is Konstantinos (nearest boat) tied up at Vathi.
Great night out last night, a lovely Thai meal and amazing views over the harbour.
A few drinks on deck.
Today we made the short hop south back to Sami to drop Elaine & Paul off. Thanks guys, you were great crew and brilliant company as usual.
You may have heard the news that Greece has imposed capital controls today. This means that the banks are closed, but the cash machines will keep working until the Greek banks run out of Euros. We have plenty of currency so we are ok.
Up early today, we’re off to Fiscardo. It’s the Greek equivalent of Monaco, and we need to get in early to make sure we get a good spot. The voyage is about 20 miles and we arrive early in the afternoon.
Skipper pilots Konstantinos out of Nidri harbour.
Beers on the quay after we tie up.
Fiscardo is stunning. This is a little alleyway leading to the house where we use the showers.
Super yachts vie for position in the little harbour.
We had a good night out and a few drinks on the boat last night.
This morning we woke to the sound of wind howling through the rigging. We haven’t planned to go anywhere today, so it’s off to the cafe for an extended breakfast.
Despite the weather, Konstantinos lies quietly to her anchor in the harbour
As usual the weather clears up in the afternoon and we enjoy a relaxing afternoon by the pool after doing the shopping and collecting our laundry.
Off to Nidri for a bit of nightlife. Water like a millpond on the way, we switch off the engine and enjoy some music.
Just as we tie up there’s a great commotion as 2 yachts try to disentangle themselves from each other. The pontoon guy looks on, dismayed.
We get showered and changed and head for the champagne bar.
Lovely morning in Sivota.
Really good sail around Meganisi to Little Vathi, winds were perfect all the way.
Passing the old hill village of Spartakhori.
Drinks in the sunshine at the Boom Boom bar.
Up early today, we need to get a long way north and the wind is against us. Paul pilots the boat out of the harbour and off we go.
Val and Elaine contemplating life on the bow.
We arrive in Sivota just after 3 – we’ve made good time. Sivota is as beautiful as ever.
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