Fournoi, Northeast Aegean Islands, Greece
Saturday, June 25, 2011
We sailed to Patmos from Lipsi - a larger and religiously endowed island with monastaries and ancient caves. For a couple of days we tied up at the town wharf, not many yachts but cruise boats with the hoards looking at the Chora on the hill. Next we sailed back across to a gorgeous little Arki Islands (70 people) just north of Lipsi. Moored at the end of a very narrow dogleg in shallow water amongst 10 locals and three tavernas - Edward fell in. All very special. From there we came north to Fournoi Islands, again islands not connected to tourism and very authentic. Lots of fishermen with their dinky, brightly coloured boats. First night in a remote bay was anchor watch all night but have moved in closer to a dear little bay with a mooring. We are waiting for the strong winds to drop to get thru to Mykonos where its presently blowing 30 knots. Edward has just untangled the mooring line from around the keel - we have been circling. We have spent the days walking a millions steps to bring this news to you, reading books, swimming, playing canasta with the odd beer.
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Hi - I hope that the wind starts to die a little for you soon. I remember how stressful those nights were when it blew hard all night!
So it looks like you are now further north than you have been before? are you going to Kusadasi - Ephesus is amazing to see - but I guess that since it is in Turkey you would have the Crusing permit problem?
Has the prop noise gone now?
Just found your blog site has started up again, great.....Did you find the gorgeous marble stones on Fourno...we made a huge sign saying hello from NZ out of marble stones in a very remote bay...same thing ..waiting for a huge storm to pass over but still went out to Mykonos in big winds the next day....Paradise Beach is not Paradise!!!!! but found a fab beach way on the other side of the island, we hired a car to take a look around....look forward to more blogs.
Winter finally here for chilling hours for fruit trees Bids, bet that gets you beside yourself with excitement. I get beside myself with excitement seeing your photos, boats, warm weather and you guys not wearing woolen underwear and thick socks!! and immediately wanting to be transported to where you are!!! Whakapapa opening tomorrow and also Mount Hutt. You will want to know that Hone Harawira won his electorate, that will keep the Media entertained I imagine plus his Mummy speaking out all the time!!! Really enjoying your blog, more, more, more!!!!
Looks awesome mum, well done on all the long distances. Look forward to skype session this weekend. Lots love xx