Was Odysseus Here?

The great sailing that we had confidently predicted, got under way with a lovely sail over to Ithaca. At the briefing prior to departure, we were pleased to discover that we were going to an old friend, the port of Big Vathi.

We had such a good sail over, and Milia handled so well, that we actually sailed past the entrance to Vathi - it had come upon us so quickly. We had to do a quick turnaround when our GPS told us we had gone too far. I never like to rely too much on the GPS though, and think there is nothing like a visual recce of the land ahead.

After mooring, with the welcome assistance of our very capable lead crew, we still had plenty of time to wander round to the swimming beach and enjoy a beautiful swim in the clear warm waters of the Ionian, before heading into town to do some shopping.

That evening we had a lovely group meal in the local taverna and enjoyed looking at the lights of the town, over at the other end of the harbour.

 

We all felt very relaxed and at peace with the world. We couldn't think of anywhere we would rather be, and with the prospect of more good days of sailing to come, I was in bear heaven.

Lots of love, Eddie, George & Yorkie xxx