After a rolly night we awoke to a glassy sea.
Now I wasn’t complaining as Cape Malea needs to be treated with some caution.
A motor job it was with some fantastic scenery. There are bits that remided us of Sutherland, except that it was 22 degrees at 08:00. It took us 2 hours to round Cape Malea and a further 3 to Yefira , the town next to Monemvasia.
Could be Sutherland
As you transit Cape Malea there is a monks refuge and it is said they look after the ships as they pass and that you should wave your thanks to them, we did. I dont know how they built or get to the refuge unless by boat, you cannot see any obvious paths over the mountain.
Monks Refuge
Cape Malea
After rounding the cape it was ahot motor up to Yefira you can see the lump of Monemvasia in the distance
Monemvasia
Aye well
We arrived in Monemvasia at lunchtime and tied up stern to on the pier. We were just settled when a fishing boat came in trailing a sunk smaller fishing float. We surmise he must’ve taken water aboard the previous night in the heavy seas? Anyhow he was craned out pretty quickly so hopefully he will get fixed soon
A sad sight
Well we have arrived in a very pretty and therefore understandibly more touristy place with touristy prices. We had the most expensive meal out to date, next to a blaring TV. However the Marina itself is dirt cheap and very quiet so no complaints. It will be Louise’s Greek meatballs tonight, they are very good, I say this in the hope of an extra portion !
Yefira town and Monemvasia in the distance
Frango Bay to Monemvasia
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Looking as lovely as the scenery Tallullah. xx
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